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What should schools be doing to prepare our students for careers?



Question applies to ages: 6, 7, 8

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avatarbeckyp@montcalm.edu
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Top 5 in: Financial Aid for College, Students' Civil RightsTop 5 in 2 Topics		 I think that one of the greatest needs for our students is financial literacy. Too many children get to and through high school and have no knowledge about how to handle finances. I believe this should begin in the lower grades and continue through high school.

I also think schools should be introducing different careers to students by brining different people from various careers to schools and discussing what it takes to be a doctor...truck driver...waitress..etc. This should be happening in the lower grades not just in high school. There should be very specific attempts to include discussion about how different careers are affected by the use of math, science, english, etc. It is never too young to introduce this type of thing to young students.

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avatarAnonymous I believe Michigan law requires career/job exploration coursework at all levels. Students in grades 7 and 8 must create an educational development plan which involves, in part, taking interest and career inventories to learn about how one's interests can be matched to a future profession. Info about the EDP should be available at careercruising.com. Schools should be offering exposure to lots of different careers through guest speakers, job shadowing experiences, career fairs, trips to the local vocational training center, etc.
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avatarLizInHolt
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Top 5 in: Career Training, Choosing College, Depression and Mental Health, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Health and Wellness, Home Learning and Field Trips, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Manners and Values, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Setting Goals and Getting Motivated, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Students' Civil RightsTop 5 in 18 Topics		 This is just my personal opinion, but I think it's pretty early to start preparing kids for a career at age 6, 7, or 8!! Middle School is usually when some nod to career planning begins and then intensifies as the kids get into high school. I think the important thing is to set reasonable expectations for your child, talk about what he dreams about being when he grows up, and do everything you can to keep him on track for academic success. Getting into college is the most important goal, and figuring out a career can wait til college is closer.
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avatarBrandon
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Students' Civil Rights # of Thumbs Up Received (1)		 The schools should let the students know about what's out in the world. The teaching staff should show students how the lessons they teach is important to real life situations. A lot of students ask why do I need to learn about chemistry, or Why do I need to know about fractions and exponents. I believe that the teaching staff should start addressing these questions, because if the students don't understand why they need the lessons, they won't want to pay attention to the teachers.
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