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Career Learning Continuum of Experiences for students in PPS
Career Awareness
- Provide basic awareness to a variety of careers by interacting with industry professionals
- Understanding of education/skills requirements
- Typically, one-time experience
- 6th - 10th grade experience
“I understand what’s out there and am discovering the kinds of things I might want to do.”
Examples of Career Awareness Activities:
- Guest Speaker or Industry Panel
- Worksite/Company Tour
- Career Fair
- Future You 2 Go
Career Exploration
- Deeper understanding of specific careers, skills and post-secondary readiness
- May include hands-on experiences
- 9th - 12th grade experience
“I'm interested in this field and am beginning to understand what it's all about and what I need to do to pursue a career in the industry."
Examples of Career Exploration Activities:
- Career Focus Event (CFE)
Job Shadow - Informational Interview
- Mock Interview
Work- Based Learning
- Sustained interactions with industry professionals as individuals or in small groups
- Aligned with curriculum and instruction
- Can be facilitated via the workplace or simulated in the classroom, lab, or other site
- Students earn credit or are aligned to verified credentials/outcomes
- 11th – 12th grade experience
"I know the kinds of things I want to do and am getting the chance to learn new skills and practice applying those skills.”
Examples of Work- Based Learning Activities:
- Internships
- Clinical
- Practicum
- Service Learning
- School-Based Enterprise
- Technology-Based Learning
- Workplace Simulation
- Cooperative Work Experience
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PPS Career Learning Program Framework.
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PPS Career Learning Continuum Guide.
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Guest Speakers
Career Focus Event (CFE)
Job Shadow
School-Based Enterprise
Clinical