Career Exploration WebQuest Activity

Title: Career Exploration WebQuest Activity

Grade Levels: 7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Subjects: Career and Technical Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Resource Type: Internet Activities, Webquests, Career Counseling

Product Description

Your students are standing at the crossroads of life, where every decision can impact their future. Empower them with the knowledge to make informed choices about their career paths with this comprehensive Career Exploration WebQuest Activity.

This WebQuest takes students on a journey through five authoritative career-related websites where they will investigate different career options that pique their interest. For each career, they will answer insightful questions that will help them understand the nature of the work, the qualifications needed, projected growth, median pay, workplace culture, job outlook, related occupations, and more.

Finally, students will showcase their findings in a detailed presentation or a visually appealing infographic, providing a platform for them to share their newfound knowledge with their peers.

This resource includes:

1. Detailed instructions for the WebQuest.
2. Specific questions for each website.
3. Guidelines to create a presentation or an infographic.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop research skills through the exploration of various online resources.
• Gain an understanding of different career options and pathways.
• Develop critical thinking skills as students compare and contrast different careers.
• Gain skills in creating effective presentations or infographics.
• Understand the relevance of their interests, skills, and education to potential career paths.

How to Use:

This activity is perfect for career guidance lessons, homeroom periods, advisory classes, life skills classes, or as an enrichment activity for early finishers. It is designed to be self-guided and can be completed independently, making it a great resource for distance learning or homeschooling as well.

Please note: Students will require internet access to complete this activity.

By the end of this WebQuest, students will gain a deeper understanding of various career paths, helping them make informed decisions about their future. Give your students the tools to plan their future with confidence!

Note: All website content is subject to change; it is always best to preview the websites before beginning the activity to ensure the content is appropriate for your students.

Standards Addressed

This resource addresses the following ASCA National Standards for Students:

C:A1.4 - Understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work C:B1.4 - Understand how to make decisions C:B1.5 - Understand the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, integrity, and effort in the workplace C:B2.1 - Employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction C:B2.2 - Apply skills to achieve career success C:C1.2 - Understand the relationship between educational achievement and career success C:C1.4 - Know how to gain information about careers of interest

Terms of Use

The original purchaser of this document is granted permission to reproduce the pages in needed quantities for the purchaser’s classroom only. Minor editing is allowed; the document remains under copyright even when edited. Duplication for other classes or by other teachers or for use in wide distribution as within a school district or on the internet in any form is strictly forbidden.