Module 1: The Big Question
 | Think About It |
Ever wondered, What am I going to do with my life?, or How can I get help figuring out what I want to do with my future? If you have, this is the place to start. You'll discover how individual differences, as well as skills you already have, can be sharpened and used in your future career. You'll also be introduced to the various people and resources that can help you in your pursuit of a career. Finally, you will learn how lifestyle, budget, and income relate to your decisions about career choices.
 | Challenge Yourself |
In the Challenge scenario for this module you learn about Shawnda, who gets some real-world advice about preparing for her future. After watching this scenario, and at different times throughout the module, you'll be challenged with Framing Questions like the ones below:
- How can I create my future?
- Where can I find help?
- How does work fit in my life?
 | Discover More |
You'll find documents and videos in this module that will guide you on challenges related to connecting school and work, understanding expenses, budget, and income, and figuring out who to turn to for help. Use the viewing guides listed in the Useful Stuff section to your left to help you take notes on what you discover.
After going through the resources and sharing ideas with your classmates, you'll hopefully find some great information to help you see the Framing Questions a little differently. The most important thing is to see for yourself what new ideas about your future you might have discovered.
 | Go Further |
Finally, you'll go "above and beyond" just thinking to actually trying out what you learned. You might:
- Interview someone you know who has followed a particular interesting career path.
- Talk with a school counselor about available career and educational resources.
- Search the Internet for websites that can help you find or select a job.
- Make a list of things that you would need to buy to set up and live in a home of your own.
It's time to launch the program and get started with Module One! |