This session introduces students and families to career and college planning and helps students begin thinking about their interests, strengths, and future goals. Students learn how the choices they make in middle school and high school can impact their future career and education opportunities. The goal of this session is to build awareness, encourage exploration, and help families understand how to support their student as they begin planning for the future.

Topics:

• What is career and college planning?
• Exploring interests, strengths, and career clusters
• Different education and training pathways after high school
• How middle school and high school choices connect to future options
• The importance of grades, attendance, and involvement
• How families can support career and college planning