Discovering Interests and Career Pathways Quiz

Jackson is exploring different career options at his school. His counselor tells him that a 'career cluster' is (a)   .

• A group of related careers

• A single job title

• A type of education

• A job application process

Kai is interested in becoming a skilled carpenter. He decides to work closely with an expert carpenter to learn the craft. What is this type of learning called?

• Training

• Apprenticeship

• Interest

• Job

Match the following steps with their correct descriptions in the career exploration process.

• Selecting an educational institution to attend

• Finding a job

• Securing employment

• Writing a resume

• Understanding your interests, values, and skills

• Knowing yourself

• Creating a document to showcase your qualifications

• Choosing a college

Match each activity to its correct description.

• Students answer questions or solve problems on paper.

• Participating in a career carousel

• Students view short films related to the lesson topic.

• Creating a vision board

• Students design a board to visualize their future goals.

• Watching video clips

• Students rotate to different stations to learn about various careers.

• Completing a worksheet

Lily is participating in a school event called the 'Career Carousel.' What is the purpose of this activity?

• To practice job interviews

• To explore various career clusters

• To learn about different education pathways

• To write a career plan

Maya is applying for a summer camp. She lists (a)   as a 'Skill' on her application form.

• Creative

• Organizing events

• Drawing

• Playing sports

Match each type of goal with its correct description.

• Educational goal

• A goal that can be achieved quickly

• Long-term goal

• A goal that takes many years to achieve

• Short-term goal

• A goal that requires a college degree or other training

• Future-oriented goal

• A goal related to a future interest

Liam is exploring different career paths and wants to know which ones might require him to complete an apprenticeship. Which careers should he consider?

• Nurse

• Teacher

• Chef

• Mechanic

Put these steps in order from first (#1) to last (#4).

• Learning about different industries

• Identifying personal interests

• Mapping education and career goals

Abigail is thinking about her future and wants to become a nurse, while her friend William is interested in becoming a software developer. What is the connection between their education and their career goals?

• All careers require the same level of education

• Different careers require different education paths

• Education is not necessary for any career

• Education only matters for high-paying jobs