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There are four basic steps to planning a career.
The first step is to know about yourself and the things you like to do and what you do not want to do.  You will spend an average of 2,080 hours in your job.  Therefore, it is essential to make a
well- informed decision about your career choice. 

                      1. Self-Inventory
                      2. Options
                      3. Match
                      4. Action

The next step is to look at your options for career choices.  The Occupational Outlook Handbook is one resource to look up many careers.  There are  thousands of career options in various fields.  It is up to you to research the one that best fits your interest and skills.  Take a Career Educational course while still in high school.  This can be a sure way to find out if you have what it takes!
Gathering information may seem easy, but experience is one tool that can prove to be invaluable when making a career choice.  Job Shadowing or Volunteering is a great way to get the experience in the field of your choice.
Talk to your Guidance Counselor or Career Specialist to help you find an area that will best fit your personality and career goals. 
Take courses  while still in high school to help you further your education.   Dual Enroll and take FREE college courses at DBCC, FCTI, SFCC, and SJRCC. 
Check out the colleges to see which ones offer the courses you will need to get your certificate, license or degree.
            Now is the time to put all this into action. 
Write down your short term goals (what you can do today) and long term goals (where you see yourself in the next 5-10 years).  This does not mean you can't change your mind, but it helps to put you on track to reaching a successful goal that you can enjoy and profit from in the future.
Be sure to keep these written goals, and check them often to see just how you are doing in meeting your career goals.
 
   
   

This web site is provided to give you information and resources to
assist you in charting a course in the right direction to meet your goals.
This web site created and maintained by
Janet Cauble, Career Specialist
Department of Career Education
Putnam County School District
info@putnamschools.org