1. 4.00 SAE (School to Work Plan) Equine Science 2/ Horticulture II

2. Factors to Consider When Selecting a Career Standard of living – Pay, location Personal contact – working more with people or with things Educational requirements Practice experiences or skills required Location of employment

3. Factors to Consider Your interests, likes and dislikes Working conditions Working hours and time for leisure activities Retirement benefits Your health and happiness

4. Steps in Choosing a Career 1. “Consider your interests, abilities, and other characteristics” should be the first step 2. Narrow the field of jobs 3. Study the requirement of the job – get good information

5. Steps to Choosing a Career 4. Plan for alternative occupations – the first choice may not work out 5. Prepare a plan for career preparation – early career planning can help you take the right courses in high school.

6. Steps to Choosing a Career 6. Be willing to pay the price for success – education, dedication 7. Get work experience – SAE, coop., part-time job You must write and implement your plan for it to be effective.

7. Gaining Work Experience Having a SAE is a great way to gain work experience. The primary types of SAE are: –Entrepreneurship –Placement –Research –Improvement

8. Activity Today you will prepare a draft of a career development plan. This plan should include: –Career Objectives –High School Academic and Elective Courses –Work Experiences –Education/ Training after High School –CDP Timeline