Exploring Technology

communication, manufacturing, medical, and transportation).

●​ Invite guest speakers from different careers to share their experiences, daily tasks, and career paths. Encourage Q&A sessions for students to engage and ask specific questions. ●​ Assign students to research various careers in selected technological areas. They can create presentations or reports detailing job descriptions, typical responsibilities, required skills, and career outlook. ●​ Encourage students to use online resources, industry publications, and interviews with professionals to gather information.

2. ​ Career Research Projects:

Exploring Training and Education Requirements for Each Occupation

1. ​ Education Pathway Workshops:

●​ Conduct workshops on different education pathways for technological careers, including technical schools, community colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs. ●​ Provide information on relevant courses, certifications, and degrees for each career path. ●​ Partner with local colleges, universities, and technical schools to offer information sessions about their programs and entry requirements. ●​ Help students create career pathway maps that outline the steps needed to achieve their career goals, including required education, certifications, and experience. ●​ Encourage students to set short-term and long-term goals and track their progress toward achieving them.

2. ​ Collaboration with Educational Institutions:

3. ​ Career Pathway Mapping:

Extension

Virtual Tours:

●​ Utilize virtual tours of companies, factories, research labs, and construction sites to show students different work environments and career possibilities. ●​ Utilize virtual tours of possible post-secondary education options.