Elementary Career Awareness
Ms. Bradford, Mrs. Jenkines, and Ms. Standley
Student's Corner
For some of us, finishing that sentence is super easy, but some of us need extra help. Did you know there are millions of careers out there? I'm sure you all have heard of doctors, lawyers, firefighters, teachers and nurses. But what about the all of the other jobs? Watch the video below to learn about other careers!
Realistic Careers
- Carpet Installers $15-$20
- Etchers and Engravers $15-$20
- Electrical Engineers $25 or more
- Roofers $15-$20
- Veterinarians $25 or more
Investigative Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientist $20-$25
- Chiropractor $25 or more
- Computer Science Analyst $25 or more
- Dietician and Nutritionist $20-$25
- Forensic Science Technician $25 or more
Artistic Careers
- Writers and Authors $25 or more
- Floral Designers $10-$15
- Graphic Designers $15-$20
- Interior Designers $20-$25
- Artists $20-$25
You come into contact with careers each day. Imagine the careers available at the local grocery store, post office, restaurant and school. Want to play a game to learn more about possible career? If so click here for fun!
Click Here to explore more careers!
What do I need to do in order to one day have a career?
Want to be a beauty specialist when you grow up? This is what you will need once completing high school. here
What about a farmer or agriculturist? This is the place for you. here
Do you love to cook with your mom and dad? Maybe you want to be a chef in your future? This is the school for you. here
Do you want to be the next weatherman or weather woman? This is what you will need to do. here
The opportunities are endless. Click here to explore other types of schools that will fit your career goals!!
Parent's Corner
Career Expectations for Your Child:
- Encourage your children to follow their dreams, regardless of what society traditionally dictates.
- Your support is doubly important when your child chooses a non-traditional occupation. A person's gender should not matter. It is the ability and interest that count.
- Career development is a lifelong process that involves progressing through stages. The stages include career awareness, career exploration, and career planning and preparation. Each stages builds on the other.
Click Here to watch a video about guiding your child towards career choices.
Start preparing today for your child's college tuition. Click here for more information about a pre-paid tuition fund.
These videos are for you to learn more about careers. Take a look!
Great Children Books Focused on Careers:
All Through My Town By: Jean Reidy
Bug Patrol By: Denise Dowling Mortensen
Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian By: Jessica Spanyol
Community Helpers from A to Z By: Bobbie Kalman
I Want To Be A Police Officer By: Dan Liebman
When I Grow Up By: AL Yankovic
Field Trip Ideas!
Locally you may plan a trip to the:
-Fire Station
-Hospital
-Police Station
-Library
-Grocery Store
-Farm Patch
The choices are endless!!
Click here for some great tips on how to help these trips be successful for you and your child!
There are also great places to take your child to explore outside of your hometown. Click here to explore some great options!