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The Career Development Process |
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| Who Am I? | What Are My Options? | Where Am I Going? | What Are My Resources? | ||||||||||
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Get to know myself: What are my interests, passions, strengths, challenges? Identify aptitudes and natural abilities. What do I have to offer my community? What soft skills do I need? How can I learn them?
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Explore career opportunities: Expand options and explore possibilities through hands-on experiences like service projects and entrepreneurship. Research the job market. What types of careers are in demand? What careers will support my financial needs? |
Take charge of my life through personal leadership: What are my future goals? What is my plan to get there? What hard (technical) skills do I need? What are my educational needs? Develop leadership, self-advocacy, goal-setting, and planning skills. |
Get the help I need: Do I have a network of support? How do I create one? What are the resources in my community that could help me reach my goals (education, technical training, and employment assistance)? How do I connect?
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Guideposts for Success |
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Research-based activities that lead to improved outcomes for youth |
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| I. Preparatory Experiences | II. Work-Based Learning Experiences | III. Youth Development & Leadership | IV. Connecting Activities | ||||||||||
| Learning | Working | Thriving & Leading | Connecting | ||||||||||
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Assessment Formal and informal, hands-on and activity-based, Internet-based
Opportunity Awareness Career research, speakers, informational interviews, community mapping, workforce trends
Work Readiness SkillsSoft skills development, computer competency, job search skills, interviewing
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Industry Site Visits and Tours Job ShadowingIndividual or groups
InternshipsPaid or unpaid
EntrepreneurshipSchool-based enterprise, small business development, small business information centers, entrepreneurial resources
OtherCommunity-based instruction, co-ops, part-time & summer jobs
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Supportive Adults Formal and informal, role models, mentors, family members, youth organization leaders
Peer MentorsSupportive peer group, pen pal, peer role models
Opportunities for Personal Growth Self-determination, self-advocacy, conflict resolution, planning
Goal Setting
Leadership Opportunities Leadership training and experiences, service learning
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Academic Tutoring Peer tutors, community organizations, adult, individual, group Mentoring Adult/individual/group, E-mentoring Transportation Driver’s education, public transportation, and alternatives Workforce Training and Postsecondary Education Vocational rehabilitation services, Michigan Works! One-Stop Centers, college visits, employment Accommodations/ Assistive Technology Consultation, awareness, devices Other Independent living services, housing, physical & mental health services, recreation, benefits planning, etc. |
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V. Family Involvement & Supports |
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Parents, families and other caring adults who have:
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