The student will create a Personal Profile reflecting their personal strengths and needs in the personal, social, and intellectual domains. The creation of a Personal Profile will help students to create a résumé and to design personalized interview questions.

The student will work with Advisors and other adults to learn how to create a professional résumé.

Interviews give the  student the opportunity to learn more about their field of interest from people who have experience in that career. The student will prepare a questionnaire that includes inquiries into necessary skills, attitudes, and personal characteristics necessary for the chosen career. The student may also ask about preparation needed and  the rewards and challenges of the chosen career.

The Hands-on Experience allows the student to participate in an internship, an apprenticeship, a shadowing, on-the-job training, or another opportunity to gain actual experience in the career field. This experience helps the student to determine whether their skills and interests are suited for the career they are exploring.

The student will learn more about education or training required in order to further pursue their identified career field. This can be a time for the student to explore possible career-readiness and college options.