The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) has released a Practice Brief, “Career Exploration in Action,” part of their series on “Innovative Strategies Practice Briefs.” Each brief highlights strategies for implementing a specific practice from the Innovative Strategies of NCWD/Youth-identified promising and exemplary programs. This brief describes strategies and resources that youth programs and school systems use to engage all youth in exploring various career options. All youth need career exploration opportunities to identify how their interests and skills relate to various careers, learn what education and training is needed to pursue careers of interest, and make informed decisions about their future. Some types of career exploration activities include career-related guest speakers, workplace visits and tours, job shadowing, career fairs and career days, and career-focused mentoring. (March 2012)
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