Grade 11 Career Planning Worksheet
This worksheet helps Grade 11 students explore career options, understand skills and education requirements, and begin developing a personal career plan.
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Grade 11 Career Planning Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet is designed to help you think about your future career path and the steps needed to achieve your goals.
1. List three of your greatest strengths and explain how they might be beneficial in a professional setting.
2. What are two subjects or activities you genuinely enjoy and are good at? How could these interests relate to a potential career?
3. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary factor in career choice?
Personal interests and passions
Job market demand and salary potential
The color of your favorite shirt
Required education and training
4. A four-year degree typically earned after high school at a college or university is called a degree.
5. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction, often leading to a trade.
6. Networking, or building connections with professionals in your desired field, is an important part of career development.
True
False
7. It is wise to have only one career path in mind and never consider alternatives.
True
False
8. Identify one career you are currently interested in. What are the general education requirements (e.g., high school diploma, bachelor's degree, certification)?
9. What is one specific action you can take in the next six months to explore this career further (e.g., informational interview, volunteer work, research)?