Title: Describe the value of individual interests, aptitudes, abilities, and goals in making career choices.
Course: Education for Employment I (Development) (22901-II) > Section: Acquiring Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy Skills

Description should include completing inventories that identify individual interests, aptitudes, abilities, and goals and considering how these relate to career planning and local labor market opportunities.

Teacher Resource: Elements, I’m Determined Project, Virginia Department of Education (https://imdetermined.org/resource/elements-of-im-determined/)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to identify one’s interests, aptitudes, abilities, and goals? What resources are available to accomplish this?
- Why is it important to have both long-term and short-term goals?
- Why should you consider your interests when searching for a career?
- How can aptitudes lead to job success?