In this activity, students use the Quick Assessment interactive tool provided by California Career Zone to choose and explore occupational fields that interest them, including educational/training requirements and programs, and create a timeline identifying the steps required for entering this career/profession. This website has information and activities to assist self-awareness, exploring occupations, exploring colleges, finding a job and budgeting.
Preparation
Read the User's Guide This will give you information about the site, online portfolio, journal, exploring occupations, exploring colleges, finding a job, and budgeting. This guide can be printed.
Prepare a worksheet with the information you would like your students to gather in their exploration of various careers.
Students should have basic computer and Web site navigation skills.
Teacher Tips
Estimated Time: 90–120 minutes (can be split into two sessions) Skill Areas: Career awareness, digital literacy, goal setting, reading informational text
More Ways
Have students create PowerPoint presentations to share their information. Use other aspects of the website including exploring college and budgeting.
Program Areas
ABE: Adult Basic Education
Levels
Intermediate
High
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Warm-up
Engagement
Purpose: Activate prior knowledge and build relevance.
Think–Pair–Share (Career Reflection)
Ask students:
What job or career interests you right now?
What skills do you think are needed for that career?
Students discuss briefly with a partner, then share one idea with the class.
2. Whole-Class Discussion
Display the California Career Zone homepage.
Ask guiding questions:
What types of information do you think this site offers?
How might a website like this help someone plan a career or training path?
Instructor Tip: Emphasize that career planning is a process and interests can change over time.
Introduction
Extension
Purpose: Set the learning goals and introduce the tool.
1. Explain that students will:
Identify career interests using an online assessment
Explore real occupations
Research education or training requirements
Create a realistic career timeline
2. Introduce the Quick Assessment tool:
Navigate to the Quick Assessment on-screen.
Hover over each interest area and read descriptions aloud.
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