How Can Career Pathways Be Used?
One use for Career Pathways is as a tool for career exploration. For younger children, the Career Pathways posters can be used as an aid for career exploration. Identifying various occupations within each Career Pathway is a good start to developing career exploration activities. Older children and adults may find that taking the interest inventory (RIASEC) in this booklet helps them explore Career Pathway options. While career exploration is valuable for all students, special needs students such as second language learners or those with disabilities have limited role models and may face stereotyped expectations. Introducing students to broad career pathways, and the numerous career clusters and occupations within, expands the list of career possibilities for all students. At the secondary and postsecondary levels, Career Pathways provide curriculum standards that meet business and industry requirements. Implementing these standards will ensure student attainment of a high level of aca
