Career Exploration:You’re in the Driver’s Seat

Produced

• 1999

Technology, re-engineering, and shifting values have redefined the nature of work, so students will enter a much different work environment than their parents and grandparents know. This two-video series takes students on a journey of career exploration and emphasizes that students are in the driver’s seat.

The Series Includes:

Mapping Your Career Plan
Books...articles...occupational dictionaries...even the Internet...offer a wealth of information about all kinds of careers. But the challenge is discovering how to tap into the various resources. Teens must learn how to set goals. Job shadowing, externships, internships, volunteer work, special classes, and summer jobs are just some of the important stops on the path to career preparation. But most essential: get advice, get experience, and get training! 16-minute video.

Tracking Your Interests and Abilities
No one has all the answers when it comes to figuring out what to do for the rest of their lives...especially teens! But they do need to ask good questions...like What do I like to do? What am I good at? What is important to me? As they create individual profiles, and explore options, students will discover their personal interests, strengths, and values. These will become the basis for pursuing a good career match. 16-minute video.