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Read to Learn

How to develop a career plan and set intermediate career goals

How to determine the education and training you need to reach your career goals

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Main Idea

Making a career plan will help you achieve you career goals.

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Key Concepts

Plan How to Reach Your Goal

Steps Along the Way

Education and Training

Commit Yourself in Writing

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Key Terms

individual career plan

online learning

on-the-job training

apprentice

vocational-technical center

trade school

continuing education

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Plan How to Reach Your Goal

Making an individual career plan is the final step in the career decision-making process.

individualcareer plan

planning a course of action for your career

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Steps Along the Way

Intermediate planning goals are the steps you will take to get from where you are now to where you want to be.

Intermediate planning goals break your career plan into manageable steps.

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Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Long-Term Goals

Short-Term Goals

Medium-Term Goals

Long-Term Goals

Goals that you can start now and may accomplish quickly

Goals that take one to five years

Goals that take longer than five years

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Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Long-Term Goals

Having short-, medium-, and long-term goals will allow you to change course if you decide your ultimate goal is not right for you.

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Be Specific

The more specific your intermediate goals are, the more likely you are to achieve them.

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Be Realistic

It is difficult to reach a career goal if you are not honest with yourself about your skills, interests, and personality traits.

Be careful not to confuse the words realistic and traditional.

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Education and Training

One of your first intermediate goals should be to receive the education and training you need.

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Education and Training

Education and Training Options

Online Learning

Apprenticeships

Schools

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Online Learning

Before opting for online learning, remember that interaction with a teacher, discussion, and class participation are strong motivators.

online learning

computer-based training that uses interactive technologies, such as computers, CD-ROMs, and digital television

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On-the-Job Training: Learning by Doing

On-the-job training may consist of a short orientation, or more formal long-term instruction.

on-the-jobtrainingon-site instruction in how to perform a particular job

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On-the-Job Training: Learning by Doing

Many companies offer ongoing employee training, such as courses on the latest software and computer technology.

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Apprenticeships

Being an apprentice allows a person to learn a trade while earning money at the same time.

apprentice

someone who learns how to do a job through hands-on experience under the guidance of a skilled worker

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Vocational-Technical Centers

Most vocational-technical centers have evening classes and are relatively inexpensive.

vocational-technical center

a school that offers a variety of skills-oriented programs, such as courses in automotive or computer technology

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Trade School

Trade schools sometimes offer specialized programs that vocational-technical centers do not.

trade school

a privately run institution that trains students for a particular profession

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Community and Technical College

Community colleges and technical colleges offer two-year and certificate programs.

Credits from these schools can often be transferred to a college or university.

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Four-Year Colleges and Universities

Many jobs require a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

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Four-Year Colleges and Universities

Considerations forChoosing a Four-Year College or

University

Location Size

Cost

QualityEntranceRequirements

FinancialAid

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Continuing Education

Many adults use continuing education courses to complete their education, improve their skills, or change careers.

continuingeducation

formal courses of study designed for adult students

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Military Service

The military offers training in more than 200 different occupations.

Sometimes, you can attend school before or during your service.

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Commit Yourself in Writing

If you are worried about all the career options available to you, write your individual career plan.

You can add this plan to your Personal Academic Career Portfolio.

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Commit Yourself in Writing

Questions to Ask

What is my ultimate career goal?

What is my first step, or my first short-term goal?

How much time is needed to accomplish my first step?

What is one of my medium-term goals?

Which educational programs offer the training I need?

How much will my education cost? How will I get the money?

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Commit Yourself in Writing

Your decisions, choices, and plans are all flexible.

Your educational and career plan will encourage you to move forward until you find the right career.

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Section 5.2 After You Read

1. Explain why establishing intermediate steps or goals can help you reach your ultimate goal.

Having intermediate goals allows you to break your career goal down into manageable steps and keeps your ultimate goal from seeming overwhelming. Intermediate goals can help you feel confidents and focused and prepare you for being successful.

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Section 5.2 After You Read

2. Identify the characteristics of good intermediate planning goals.

Good intermediate planning goals are specific and realistic.

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Section 5.2 After You Read

3. Identify two education and training options for a career that interests you.

Answers will vary but may include four-year colleges, military training, trade schools, or apprenticeships.

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