When you think about your future, what careers do you see? Police officer? Nurse? Farmer? Restaurant manager? In Middle School Career Exploration, you’ll explore careers in more than 15 different career areas. From the energy field to sales and from law to transportation, you’ll learn more about what careers are available and what you need to do to be a success. In addition, you’ll examine how to choose the career that is best for you based on your own unique personality and interests. And you can begin developing your leadership skills now. Middle School Career Exploration will help you prepare for your future now! What do want to be?

Course Details

Note
Required course materials: digital camera, a method to back up photos (CD, DVD, hard drive, other storage), lighting tools, computer, editing software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Prerequisites
Know how to use word processing and presentation software. Know how to search the internet. Able to create digital videos.
Course Outline
Careers, Entrepreneurship, and the Economy
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Energy; and Health Science
Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation & Logistics
Education & Training, STEM, and Information Technology
Business Management & Administration; Finance; and Marketing, Sales, & Service
Government & Public Administration; Human Services; and Law, Public Safety & Security
Arts, AV Technology & Communication and Hospitality & Tourism
Your Turn! Choosing a Career Path that Works for You
Syllabus