Junior High is not too early to begin thinking about your future. The best way to start preparing for a future career is by thinking about what you're good at and researching careers that interest you.
Here are some ways you can begin exploring your potential:
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Attend CAREERS: The Next Generation information sessions at your school.
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Pay attention to the kind of jobs available in your community.
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Ask people you know about their job and what they like or don't like about it.
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Talk to your teachers or school counselors about different types of careers, and find out what subjects you would need to take in high school to be able to enter into that career.
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Find out if there are work experience or volunteering opportunities through your school.
There is a lot of information available on the Internet about different industries and careers. Check out these websites: