High school may seem distant, but the choices and opportunities available to you today can change the shape of your future. Step one: pay attention to the courses and activities that bring you joy.

This year you will begin thinking about your plans for high school and life after graduation. You will take a deeper look into what the next five years and beyond might look like.

You officially started your education and career planning journey last year when you filled out the 8th grade pathway plan, mapping out your plan for high school. Work through more activities this year to keep focused on your future.

You are halfway through your Career Pathway Plan. 10th grade is the year when you will start exploring more than just your interests, strengths, and general career options and take a deeper dive into the world of work.

This year is all about preparing for college and a career. You will explore potential careers and make plans to get you started on making your goals a reality.

You have made it to your last year of high school. Congratulations! You’ve used this Career Pathway Plan to get you where you are: on-track to graduate. Before you leave high school there are a few things you should start wrapping up in order to be successful after graduation.