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Career Pathways Exploration

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🎯 Part 1: Career Interests Discovery

1. What was your dream job as a child?
2. Which subjects do you enjoy most at school? (Select all that apply)

English

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Technology

Arts

Physical Education

Te Reo Māori

3. What type of work environment appeals to you most?

Office setting

Outdoors

Laboratory or workshop

Working with people

Creative studio

Healthcare facility

4. List three personal strengths or skills you have:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

💼 Part 2: Career Research

5. Choose one career that interests you and research it. Fill in the details below:

Career Title: _________________________________

What does this person do daily?

What qualifications are needed?

What skills are important for this career?

6. How well do your current strengths match this career? Explain:

🛤️ Part 3: Pathway Planning

7. What subjects should you focus on in Year 11 to help achieve your career goal?
8. What steps will you take after Year 13? (Select one)

University study

Polytechnic or technical training

Apprenticeship

Enter workforce directly

Gap year/travel

Still exploring options

9. Set one short-term goal (next 6 months) and one long-term goal (next 3 years) related to your career pathway:

Short-term goal:

Long-term goal:

10. Who could help you learn more about this career? (e.g., family member, career adviser, professional in the field)

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