Exploration could include
- the similarities and differences among work, job, and career
- work—the physical or mental effort spent to overcome obstacles or to meet an objective
- job—situation in which a person performs tasks or duties for compensation
- career—a chosen pursuit, such as military enlistment, skilled trades, transportation, educators
- definition of terms related to education and career (e.g., work-based learning, degree, certification).
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why do people work?
- How can work provide satisfaction?
- How can the work you do and the income you earn affect your lifestyle?
- What training or education do some jobs require?
- How is a career different from a job?
- How can a job lead to a career?
- What are some benefits of choosing a career that you enjoy?
- How do people prepare for careers (e.g. through apprenticeships, internships, mentorships, certifications, college degrees, licensure, military service)?
- Why do people change careers?