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Career Development (Career Exploration)

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Ninth graders identify factors that influence the changing career patterns of women and men. They identify mentors and resources to support career plans and identify volunteer and leisure activities that relate to their career goals.

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careers

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career exploration, college and career readiness
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Grade
9th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Year
1997

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