Timeline for Career Planning

Grade 9

Ø     Talk with parents, teachers, and friends about your likes and dislikes and your personal characteristics.

Ø     Discuss career and course planning with your counselor.

Ø     Review requirements for certain career/colleges/specialized schools or the military.

Ø     Visit your school career center.

Ø     Become involved in school and community organizations.

Ø     Discuss job information with people who are already in a field that is of interest to you.

Ø     Talk with college students who are currently taking courses in a field that is of interest to you.

Ø     Begin the process of filling our your career plan in your Career Exploration Class.

Ø     Take an interest inventory to learn more about yourself and make appropriate career decisions.

Ø     Consider career goals in selecting classes and in completing your career plan.