High School to Career Connection
11A 2.5
Do Now
Joined a school club
Joined an athletic team
Practiced a musical instrument
Studied a foreign language
Held a formal or informal job
Volunteered
Developed computer skills
Held a leadership position
Collaborated with others
Other: (please explain)
Since I began high school, I have… (check the experiences that apply)
Key Takeaway
I can use my high school activities and experiences to get a better sense of what career path I want to pursue after high school.
The average person changes jobs around 3-7 times in their lifetime!
Video: Discussion Preview
1. What steps did the mentees take to explore their interests?
2. Do any of their actions stand out to you? What advice can you take away from their experiences?
Mentee Moment
Video: Discussion
1. What steps did the mentees take to explore their interests?
2. Do any of their actions stand out to you? What advice can you take away from their experiences?
New Experiences
I think I might want to be a veterinarian.
I want hands-on experience working with animals.
I will research and email the local animal shelter to ask if they are accepting teenage volunteers.
Career Path of Interest
Potential New Experience
Plan of Action
Mentor Connection
1. Respond to your mentor’s message and share one high point and one low point for this week.
My high point is…
My low point is…
2. What new experiences are you interested in and how do they connect to your career interests?
I would like to…
It connects to my career interests because….
Extend
What is one new thing you learned about your mentor?
Which part of your mentor’s response did you really like? Why?