Overview:
Students will identify general career interests and work together to brainstorm characteristics essential for their hypothetical professions. Students will consider how their own strengths match the skills necessary for their career interests and work in pairs to develop strategies to build on their assets and address any weaknesses.
NBEA Standard(s):
- Career Development, I. Self-Awareness
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