Pathways to Your Future

The world is evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities along the way. Some careers exist today that did not 10 years ago, and some traditional jobs are being updated with new processes and technologies. You have the opportunity to imagine your own vision of personal and professional success. Start by identifying the things that you are passionate about. Explore a variety of jobs and career pathways to discover if that kind of work aligns with your interests and vision. Finally, select a path to research and develop your personalized road map. The collection of activities in each of the modules is designed to empower and guide you as you create your Pathways to Your Future.

Acknowledgments:
This collection was developed in partnership with JASON Learning and Alexandria City Public Schools, supported by a GO Virginia Region 7 Enhanced Capacity Building Grant. School divisions in Northern Virginia can access this content for free. If you are in Region 7, please scroll down to complete the request form for access.

STEM Career Role Models

Dr. Melanie Kay-Watt, Superintendent, ACPS

Thomas Avant III, Director, AWS Security

Dr. Shalmica Jackson, Drug Development Scientist

Andy Grimm, CEO, Apple Federal Credit Union

Jason D'Silva, Senior Core Systems Analyst, Apple Federal Credit Union

Rebecca Browne, VP of Marketing and Communications, Apple Federal Credit Union

Cindy Ochoa, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Apple Federal Credit Union

Eddie Alvarado Guzman, Card Services Team Lead, Apple Federal Credit Union

Kevin Sharp, Cybersecurity Engineer, Apple Federal Credit Union

Aubrianna Coleman, Digital Product Lead, Apple Federal Credit Union

Module 1 - Getting Started: Imagine YOUR Future!

In this module, students will explore the career pathways of someone they find interesting or admirable. They will begin to create a vision of your life at age 24, including what features does the community they will live in possess? How do they want to spend your free time? How would they know if they have a fun and rewarding job? Students will then be challenged to create a monthly budget that aligns with their vision for themselves at age 24.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8

Module 2 - CyberHealth: Digital Data Check-Up

In this module, students will explore and evaluate how digital data is stored, transferred, and secured. Students will learn strategies individuals, organizations and businesses use to manage their digital data while being introduced to career fields that support organizations and businesses in managing their Digital Thread effectively and securely.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8

Module 3 - Biotechnology: Improving Health, Learning from Nature

In this module, you will explore career fields in research designed to advance physical and mental health. You will discover careers that involve investigating and researching how the brain and human behavior affect the whole body’s health. You will also delve into how scientists are learning from nature to create new medicines and inventions.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8

Module 4 - Financial Freedom: Making Banking Working for You

From careers in the financial field to practical skills that are a fundamental part of our financial lives, explore the world of money management and discover the key habits that will create the building blocks of financial freedom.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8

Module 5 - Tech of Tomorrow: Emerging Technologies

In this module, you will explore the exciting career field of emerging technologies. You will get a glimpse into some of the latest developments in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), semiconductors, and more. You will have the opportunity to apply this new knowledge to designing a product to solve a problem related to sustainability.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8

Module 6 - Academic & Career Plan: Pursuing Opportunities

In this module, you will investigate and research a career pathway that aligns with your interests, passions, and goals. To launch you on a pathway to success, you will develop a personalized Academic & Career Plan.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8

Included Materials

Each module in Pathways to Your Future is facilitated by specially designed educator support materials:

  • An “Educator Prep” section complete with directions and supplemental resources
  • Interdisciplinary Connections
  • Relevant and engaging videos and web links
  • Rubrics for students content

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