Practical Activities and Exercises
Practical, engaging activities are essential to helping students explore their personal potential and connect it with real-world career opportunities. These exercises develop self-awareness, motivation, and planning skills through interactive and reflective methods.
Self-Discovery Activities
Activity Title
Description
Interest Mapping
Students complete an interest inventory and create a visual map of careers related to their top interests.
Personality Posters
Using MBTI or Holland Codes, students design a poster showing their type and ideal work environment.
"Who Am I?" Journaling
Weekly reflection journal prompts about strengths, challenges, dreams, and inspirations.
Career Exploration Exercises
Activity Title
Description
Career Collage
Students create a collage (digital or physical) of careers that interest them and present to the class.
Virtual Job Tour
Using websites like "MyFuture" or "Roadtrip Nation," students explore various jobs and write short reports.
Guest Speaker Interviews
Students prepare questions and interview professionals from various fields, then share insights with peers.
Value Clarification Tasks
Activity Title
Description
Values Ranking Cards
Students rank a set of value cards (e.g., creativity, security, teamwork) and discuss their top five.
Career Dilemmas
Role-play ethical or value-based decisions in work settings (e.g., choosing between high income and passion).
My Ideal Workday
Students describe or draw what a perfect workday would look like for them.
Skills and Goal Development Activities
Activity Title
Description
My Skills Inventory
Students list their academic, social, and practical skills and match them to job tasks.
SMART Goals Workshop
Learn to create Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals for career or study.
Vision Board
Create a board (physical or digital) that represents career hopes, life goals, and values.
Future Planning Exercises
Activity Title
Description
Career Path Timeline
Students choose a desired profession and outline the educational path, skills, and steps to get there.
"Me in 10 Years" Presentation
Students prepare and present a future scenario of their life, career, and accomplishments.
Career Portfolio
Compile a folder or digital portfolio with assessments, reflections, certificates, and goal plans.