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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling Special Situations Career Planning for Homeschool Teens by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 Resources for assisting them in their career planning efforts. Career Considerations ACT's World-of-Work Map -- a visual look at different kinds of careers US Dept Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook -- training and education needed, earnings expected, job prospects, what workers do on the job, typical working conditions (choose from occupations listed on the menu to the right, or search a particular job) The Career Interests Game from Western Illinois University,based on Dr. John Holland's theory that people and work environments can be loosely classified into six different groups. Typical occupations (both degreed and non-degreed) are linked to each type, and also links to careers associated with each major (under "What can I do with this major?). Also, check with your local college career centers to see what free resources it provides. Career Cruising -- a professional quality interactive career guidance software available by subscription, pricey but a 30 day trial available, also check to see if available at local libraries and college career centers Career Vision -- a consulting service that will assess your student's career aptitudes and help them with career planning Reality Check -- how much will your "dream life" cost you? gives a tally of monthly expenses and examples of kinds of jobs that pay in that range Do What You Love and You'll Starve by Marty Nemko -- stresses that people should be realistic about their chances of succeeding in highly competitive fields Mothers, Don't Let Your Children Grow Up to Be Game Developers -- an inside look at game industry work ethics Low-Risk, High-Payoff Self-Employment Ideas by Marty Nemko -- some business avoid the six major sources of risk Related Issues: Building the Entrepreneurial Spirit Community Service Opportunities Self-Disclosure of Learning Disabilities in the Beyond School Years -- by Paul Gerber, Ph.D. |
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| We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements in life, when all we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about. -- Charles Kingsley (1819-1875) "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." --Howard Thurman |