Career Pathways

Middle school career studies are a critical component of transition readiness as students explore the connection between education and future career goals. Jessamine County Career and Technical Center (JCTC) offers a wide range of options for students to earn dual credit, articulated credit, industry certificates and gain real-world experience through work-based learning opportunities. However, to make informed decisions, students need opportunities to explore skills, tasks and knowledge related to careers of interest. Providing these opportunities during middle school helps students discover their unique interests, aptitudes and values and make better informed plans for high school.

When do I have a make a decision on a career?

Its complicated and we will discuss this throughout this class. There is no perfect answer because everybody is unique and life can be unpredictable. Some people happen into a job they love just by luck, others put great thought into the decision and end up wishing they went into a different direction.

I do believe it will be to your benefit to be as knowledgeable as possible to what is out there now and imagine careers that haven't even been invented. This is not only for your benefit but to have a better understanding of the people in your community.

All that said, you will have to make a decision about what career pathway you study in high school the second half of your 8th Grade year. It is a graduation requirement. It will creep up on you faster than you realize! However, it isn't something you should stress about. You will learn more about all this from me and your guidance councilor.