Research a career and complete each section below.
Example Career: Public Health Nurse
Below, each section shows what to include. The handwritten notes show example answers from the Public Health Nurse career.
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Introduce the career with a strong headline and brief summary.
Career Title
Public Health Nurse
Career Cluster
Health Science & Medical Technology
One-sentence summary
Provide healthcare & education to communities
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How much does this career pay? Is it in demand?
Salary Range
$66,030 – $135,320
Demand Level
High demand – Increasing!
Your State's Demand
California: High demand
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What schooling or training do you need?
Education required
2-yr college or 4-yr college
Certifications or licenses
Registered Nurse (RN) license
Helpful skills to build now
Biology, communication, empathy
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In your own words, what does someone in this career do day-to-day?
Write 3–5 sentences describing the job
Public health nurses promote and protect community health. They teach people about serious health issues, give vaccinations at schools, and visit patients at home. They focus on prevention and help vulnerable populations like seniors and children.
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List 4–6 main tasks this professional performs.
Provide info through seminars & workshops
Monitor health trends & outbreaks
Visit homes to provide care & advice
Provide phone advice in call centers
Track at-risk populations
(Add your own!)
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Where do people in this career work?
Types of employers
Government health agencies, non-profits
Work setting (office, outdoors, etc.)
Community centers, schools, patients' homes
Schedule type
Full-time, some evenings/weekends
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List 3 careers related to your chosen one.
Nurse Practitioner – $97K–$170K
Community Health Worker – $38K–$79K
Mental Health Nurse – $66K–$135K
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Find a quote from someone in this career.
Quote from a professional
"I promote healthy lifestyles via public education, consultation, and social marketing." — Emma
A challenge they face
"Some patients are resistant to change, and we must gain their trust." — Mark
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This is YOUR voice — explain why you chose this career to research.
What excites you about this career?
(Write your personal reflection here)
How does it connect to your skills or interests?
(Write your personal reflection here)
Could you see yourself in this career? Why?
(Write your personal reflection here)
What's one step you could take now toward this path?
(Write your personal reflection here)
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Make your poster pop with a visual!
Draw or paste an image, icon, or symbol that represents this career
Include a demand map or chart if available
Add color and creativity!
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Title & Overview
Salary & Demand
Education & Training
Job Description
Core Tasks
Workplace
Related Careers
Real Voices
Why This Career
Visual Element
Complete all 10 sections for full credit ✨
Ready to create a beautiful, printable poster? Follow these steps to transfer your research into a Canva template:
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Select a Canva Career Poster Template
Go to canva.com → Search "Career Poster" or "Career Exploration" → Choose a template with 10 sections or customize a blank poster.
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Copy Your Research Content
Use the sections above to gather your information. The graphic organizer and notes help organize everything you need.
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Fill in Each Canva Text Box
Click on each section in your Canva template and paste or type your research. Match each section number below.
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Add Your Visual & Customize
Upload an image, draw, or use Canva's icons for section 10. Change colors, fonts, and backgrounds to match your style.
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