Setting Goals

Driving Questions:

What is career planning and why is it important?          

Most people need some preparation before they’re ready for the workforce, and planning should begin long before it’s time to start a career. This could include taking technical courses during high school or, after graduating, attending a college or university to earn a certificate or a degree. Knowing what type of career preparation you need begins with thinking about what type of career you want. -U.S. Dept. of Labor

Why is it important for high school students to set career goals?

Goal setting is fundamental to long-term success. ... Goals help students to focus upon the journey to a collection of set achievements, meaning they allocate their resources and time more efficiently and can access motivation during times when they may feel like giving up. -armyandnavyacademy.org

Learning Targets:

• Understand the importance of career planning and setting  career goals

• Identify the key elements of a career plan or setting career goals

• Create a career plan or a set of career goals

Online Resources:

•  Career Planning for High Schoolers U.S Dept. Of Labor

• Setting Career Goals-CareerOneStop

• Set Goals -MyMNCareers

• Xello (See Xello Resource Page in MAISD CD Toolkit) 

• Career Planning Checklist-High School-Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency/Onet

• ASVAB Career Exploration Program

Video Resources:

• Career Next Steps-California Career Resource Network

• Matching Interests and Careers/Career Action Plan-California Career Resource Network

• Holland Codes and Personality Styles-Smart Futures (this video can be combined with Personality Style Assessment within Xello)

• Career Planning/Setting Goals-Job Genius

Activities:

• Sample Career Plan--Mapping Your Future

• Sample Career Goals-Minnesota State CareerWise

Assignment:

• Create your own career plan or goals using the samples above.