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High School Career Research and Decision Making

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Suggested Prerequisites

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Description

Have you ever imagined where you'll be in ten years? Picture the exciting journey ahead as you discover your unique skills and talents and see how they can shape your future career. In this course, you'll dive deep into identifying potential careers that align with your passions and strengths. But that's just the beginning. You'll learn how to set goals that pave the way to financial success, no matter which career path you choose. Along the way, you'll master the art of making smart decisions and solving problems effectively. By the time you finish, you'll be fully equipped to navigate the entire process of applying for, preparing, and acing interviews for your dream job. Get ready to embark on an adventure toward your future success!

Module One: You've Got This

-Solving problems

-Making decisions

-Test-taking skills

-Asking strong questions

-Inference and rhetoric

-Creating a personal profile


Module Two: The Future is Yours

-Different career paths

-College vs. trade school

-Earning college credit in high school

-Military options

-Gap year

-Deciding which is best


Module Three: Chart Your Course

-Sources of income

-Calculating interest

-Creating a budget

-Direct vs. indirect taxes

-Changing paths

-Having a healthy mindset

-Setting goals


Module Four: Launch Your Career

-Attitude and managing self

-Communication skills

-Creating résumés and cover letters

-Developing interview skills

-Networking

-Digital citizenship

-Creating and delivering presentations

NCAA-Approved Courses

Our NCAA approved courses are updated often. Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center and use our school code to see all current eligible courses. The FlexPoint Virtual School NCAA High School code is: 850171 

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