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The following contains links to learning activities to complement the modules.
Career Prospects in Virginia
http://www3.ccps.virginia.edu/career_prospects/default.shtml
Career Prospects exists to help students have a better understanding of the work world. You can find three kinds
of information on the website:
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A summary that includes education requirements, skills, earnings, and job outlooks for specific careers.
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Statistical tables showing employment projections, numbers of graduates, earnings, percentage of male and
female employment, and other facts.
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Articles on getting an education, looking for and finding a job, various career trends, as well as links
to career advice, self-tests, salary, surveys, and internships.
GoVenture
http://www.goventure.net/home.cfm
GoVenture has several simulations: Lemonade Stand, Micro Business, and Entrepreneur which are designed for adults
and youth. These student activities teach the basics of running a small business. They also offer the opportunity to
apply concepts from subjects such as math, finance, career, or general life skills in a fun business setting.
Hot Shot Business
http://www.hotshotbusiness.com
An internet simulation game that gives youth the chance to run a business in Opportunity City at Disney.com. Hot Shot
Business blends fun game play with real-world lessons to teach kids entrepreneurial concepts and skills.
Know How Virginia
http://www.knowhowvirginia.org/
Know How Virginia helps you explore different careers and gives important facts about most any career. This site
provides you with information about regional activities, links to self-assessments, as well as other useful
resources.
Transition Trek Game
www.pacer.org
An innovative and fun board game that helps youth and young adults plan for life after high school.
Virginia View
http://www.vaview.org/career/menu.htm
Virginia VIEW is the Career Information System for the Commonwealth of Virginia. It provides information about
educational and career opportunities. If you want to explore your interests and find out about cool careers, search
the VIEW Career Search on this site. VIEW is fun to use, informative, and free for every student in Virginia.
Y& E
http://www.kidsway.com/
The website offers a magazine, a library of resources, and quizzes for potential entrepreneurs. The website takes
students through the exciting world of owning their own business.
Youthhood.org
http://www.youthhood.org/
Youthhood is a free, dynamic, web-based curriculum and tool to help youth plan for the future and includes
information, interactive activities, and a wealth of other opportunities for youth to connect their future
goals to their academic learning.
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