What does it take to be a great self-advocate? Check out this video about teens who’ve learned how to be a self-advocate.Video Transcript | View Described VideoReturn to Topic
Video: Work Experiences Top 5 Reasons
Watch this video to find out the top 5 reasons for getting some work experiences while still in high school!| Download Transcript |Return to Topic
Video: Apprenticeships
As an apprentice, you can get on the job training while getting paid. Get training and hands-on experience in a job. Find out more by watching the video. | Download Transcript |
Video: Service Learning
Put what you’re learning in school to use in your community. Service learning can help you get involved in solving problems or meeting a need in your community. Learn about what you value while connecting with others. | Download Transcript |
Video: Job Shadowing
Job Shadowing is a way to find out more about a job. You can hang out with someone at their job and see what it’s like to do that job. Find out more by watching the video. | Download Transcript |
Video: My Future Is Wide Open
Now, let’s get back to thinking about your future! Get ready, because we’re going to explore what educational or training opportunities are available to help you achieve your work goals.| Download Transcript |Return to Topic
Exploring Independent Living Skills
Independent living skills are what you need to take charge of and direct your own life. You need these skills to be successful in your job and in your personal life. Pick a skill below to find out more and try a challenge!Communication Time Management Managing Money Getting Around Keeping It Clean Job Seeking Community Resources Communication Good communication skills …
Next Steps: Self-Reflection Activity
Hopefully you’ve learned lot about yourself during this training. Did you learn some new things about what jobs or careers might be a good fit for you? Did some of your ideas about yourself change? This last activity in this course will ask you to think about the same questions you answered in the first activity.My Journal: Self-Reflection Activity CommentsThis …
Career Scavenger Hunt
Once you have an idea of about what types of jobs or careers may be a good fit for your abilities and talents, it’s time to find out more about a job you are interested in. Visit My Next Move to explore a job or career in 3 different ways: Search by key words Browse by industry Download the Scavenger …
Career Photo Quiz Activity
Here’s another survey to help you find your unique talents and strengths. Will you get similar results as the Career Clusters and Career One-Stop activities? Are you starting to narrow down a career path or job interests? Step 1: Activity: Complete the Career Photo Quiz. (note: Link opens into a new tab) Step 2: Learning Journal: Once you complete activity, take some …