Students should choose a career path that blends their values, interests and abilities, and which leads to the achievement of personal, educational and career goals. The selection of a career path is a cooperative effort that involves the student, parent, teachers and counselors. Students are not locked into a path or program of study but are encouraged to explore all available opportunities.

A career path outlines the high school courses required for a standard diploma, recommends career and technical studies, electives, and shows related community college and college programs leading to successful career entry and advancement.

The Career Planning Guide (CPG) from the VA Career and Technical Education Resource Center posted on the Web can be used to investigate careers. Go to http://www.cteresource.org/cpg and click on High School.

For more information about the Career Planning, please refer to the following websites:

Virginia Career View and the Kuder Career Planning System:
www.vaview.org

RU Ready:
http://www.vacrn.net/

Guide to Career Prospects in Virginia:
http://www.ccps.virginia.edu/career_prospects/

Other Resources on the Internet include:
http://www.vccs.edu/workforce/techprep/program.htm
http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/career/UsingIndustryCertification.asp