Week 21 Article of the Week Activity

According to Donald Super's theory, what stage are most high school students in?

What percentage of employers say they are unable to fill positions due to a skills gap?

• 90%

• 70%

• 30%

• 50%

Which skill is NOT mentioned as a 'survival skill' by Dr. Tony Wagner?

• Curiosity and imagination

• Initiative and entrepreneurship

• Agility and adaptability

• Mathematical proficiency

What percentage of workers feel they lack the education and training needed to advance at work?

• 45%

• 35%

• 25%

• 15%

What is lifelong learning defined as?

• Learning only through online courses

• Learning only during school years

• The practice of continuing to learn throughout one's life

• Learning only through formal education

What is one way career services professionals can help students?

• By providing them with jobs

• By choosing their college for them

• By discouraging non-traditional education paths

• By helping them understand their aptitudes and interests

What is a benefit of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in high schools?

• They limit students to non-college paths

• They provide opportunities to consider post-high school career options

• They are only for students not interested in college

• They replace traditional high school subjects

What mindset should be instilled in students according to the text?

• A mindset of immediate job placement

• A mindset of avoiding change

• A mindset of lifelong learning

• A mindset focused only on college

What is one method suggested for students to explore their career interests?

• Ignoring part-time jobs

• Focusing only on academic subjects

• Avoiding career fairs

• Engaging in job shadowing

What is the role of career practitioners according to Jarvis (2022)?

• To discourage students from exploring different careers

• To facilitate the development of a proactive, vigilant mindset

• To focus only on current job markets

• To ensure students only pursue traditional education paths