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Module 1: Scanning the World of Possibilities

Direct Your Future. Module 1: Scanning the World of Possibilities. Module 1. Objectives At the end of this module, you will be able to: State three reasons why it is important to spend time and energy doing career exploration. List the influences on your career thinking to date.

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Module 1: Scanning the World of Possibilities

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  1. Direct Your Future Module 1: Scanning the World of Possibilities

  2. Module 1 Objectives At the end of this module, you will be able to: • State three reasons why it is important to spend time and energy doing career exploration. • List the influences on your career thinking to date. • List the topics that will be covered in the remainder of the curriculum. 1-2 Direct Your Future

  3. Module 1 Reasons Why Career Planning is Important • A major portion of your life –at least 35-40 percent of your waking time –is spent at work. • Good career planning improves the chances that you will be satisfied with your work. Satisfaction in work affects other parts of your life. • The amount of money earned through work affects your lifestyle. • Work is a way to express your interests, skills, and values. • Work is a way to structure your time. 1-3 Direct Your Future

  4. Module 1 Influences on Career Decisions • Parent(s)/guardians and other relatives. • Counselors, teachers, and coaches. • Friends. • Television and/or the Internet. • Experiences. • School activities and coursework. • Part-time jobs or volunteer work (community service). 1-4 Direct Your Future

  5. Module 1 Course Description • Module 1: Scanning the World of Possibilities • Module 2: Mapping the Future • Module 3: Determining Your Direction • Module 4: Embarking on a Voyage of Self-Discovery • Module 5: Exploring the Destinations • Module 6: Finding Your Personal Compass Points 1-5 Direct Your Future

  6. Module 1 Course Description, Cont’d • Module 7: Using Guideposts to Direct Your Journey • Module 8: Refining the Destinations • Module 9: Charting Your Course • Module 10: Writing Your Personal Logbook • Module 11: Planning for Getting a Job 1-6 Direct Your Future

  7. Module 1 Middle School Homework for Next Session Activity 4: Decision Making in My Life • Record five decisions you have recently made. • Summarize the alternatives, information considered, and results or each decision. • Complete the worksheet for the next session. 1-7 Direct Your Future

  8. Module 1 High School Homework for Next Session Activity 3: The Good Old Days Interview one of your grandparents, or someone over 60 years of age, and ask him or her about work during their early adulthood, including: • Type of job. • Number of hours worked per week. • Dress code at work. • Location of work. • Approximate pay. • Length of time working for the same employer. 1-8 Direct Your Future

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