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College and Career Planning Worksheet
Name: _______________________ Date:_______________
Find the right career for you! First, make a list of your job preferences and skills. Think about
what path is best for you to achieve your goals. What job aligns to your skillset and passion?
Then, fill out the worksheet to begin planning your journey. When you are done,
congratulate yourself for becoming FutureSmart!
Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Exploration website as a resource:
https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
Graphic Organizer: Job Skills and Preferences
Job Skills Job Preferences
Plan Your Path to Success
Career
College
What can I do NOW?
What career did you
choose?
Why? What skills and
preferences aligned to this
career?
Salary:
Education Level:
Job Outlook: What is the
demand (job growth) in
coming years?
Check One
In-State Public School
Out-of-state Public
School
2-year college/trade
school
Private/Ivy League
Name of School:
Why did you choose this
school? Consider your
career goal – does this
school have a good
program for your desired
career?
Estimated cost per year:
Two different ways I plan
to fund my education:
!!!Tutoring!
Subjects I need help with:
I will meet with a tutor _____
times per week.
Clubs
What clubs align with the skills
needed to be successful in
college and career?
Leadership opportunities
What interesting leadership
opportunities does my school
offer (i.e. student council)?