Title: Explore career pathways and occupations of interest.
Course: Career Investigations (19258-18) > Section: Exploring Career Plan Options and Possible Destinations

Exploration should focus on descriptions of pathways and occupations and related information such as

- available school courses that support each occupation or pathway
- skills needed
- level of education/training required
- sources of education/training needed
- salary range
- related occupations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does a career pathway help meet your goals?
- How can a career pathway help you decide whether you want to switch pathways but stay within the same career cluster?
- What is the relationship between academic interests and career choices, and between personality and career choices?
- What criteria will you use to select a career pathway to study?
- What resources are available for the study of career clusters, pathways, and occupations?

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Career VIEWLinks to an external site.
  - Virginia Career VIEW’s Guide to Career Clusters and Pathways to College and Career Readiness
  - So You Want to Be A… Activity