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Reaching Your Potential - Personal Development

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How do young people know the potential they possess? Middle schoolers explore their personal potential through two different activities and a class discussion. They examine where their aptitudes lie, and how they can use their gifts to achieve goals in the future. 

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characters, goal setting, identity, life skills, personal growth

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career preparation, character, goal setting, life skills, personal development, personal identity, personal potential, college and career readiness
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6th - 8th
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Career & Technical Education
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