Middle School Career Postersfor Teachers, Counselors, and Parents

By Dr. Mary Askew http://www.hollandcodes.com

Middle school posters introduce your students to careers and interests. Middle school career postersare age appropriate materials that match the developmental levels of the students. Age appropriateactivities expose students to a variety of –

Different jobs Career information sources The reasons why people work

Middle school posters incorporate academic career pathways into classroom activities. After usingmiddle school career posters, students have –

Higher grades Higher academic achievement Improved school involvement, as well as An increase in career awareness exploration, personal, and interpersonal skills

In addition, the students complete more complex courses and have a higher graduation rate from highschool.

Middle school students sort the career posters according to likes and dislikes.

At the end of the poster sorting exercise, students identify interests, abilities, and skills.

The posters are an excellent way to explore careers.

You can use the middle school career poster chart with groups and individuals.

The total estimated time required for administration middle school career posters is 30 minutes.

Use the career education middle school career posters at -

Schools Boys and Girls Clubs/ YMCA/ YWCA Programs Afterschool Programs Kids Go To Work/ Career Days Summer School Programs

The career posters are for middle school students and for other people -

Who are In ESL/GED programs Who have limited reading ability Who have limited knowledge of English Who are developmentally delayed Who are learning disabled Who have special needs Who have limited access to education Who are chronically unemployed