6th Grade PEPCareer Exploration

Overview1. Introduce Holland’s Career Types2. Complete College in Colorado Career Keys

interest survey3. Research career interests by educational

requirements and earning potential

Holland Career Types• I am going to read a

description of the type of people you can find at 6 different parties.

• You will find the party descriptions posted throughout the room.

• As I read each description, complete page 1 of your worksheet to keep as a reference.

• After I read through the party choices, go to the party with the type of people you think you would get along with and like the best.

Party A: Realistic

Party B: Conventional

Party C: Enterprising

Party D: Social

Party E: Artistic

Party F: Investigative

1. Go to the party with the type of people you think you would get along with and like the best (1 minute).

2. Within your group, complete page 2 of your worksheet by trying to guess which careers you think best match your group’s Personality Type (5 minutes).

Answer Key

Note: There may be more than one “right” answer. Careers listed represent only a few stereotypical examples.

Mechanic Biologist ActressChef Physician Graphic DesignerConstruction Veterinarian AdvertisingFirefighterResearch analyst ArchitectTruck driver Statistician PhotographerTeacher Hotel Manager AccountantCosmetologist House Keeper Tax ConsultantCounselor Real estate agent Bank tellerTrainer Sales Rep Catalog librarianCruise Director Stock broker Medical secretary

How many did your group get right?

Holland’s Theory• There are 6 different Personality Types

Realistic (Doers)Investigative (Thinkers)

Artistic (Creators)Social (Helpers)

Enterprising (Persuaders)Conventional (Organizers)

• There are 6 basic types of work environmentsRealistic (Doers)

Investigative (Thinkers)Artistic (Creators)Social (Helpers)

Enterprising (Persuaders)Conventional (Organizers)

• By selecting a career or work environment that matches your personality type, you are more likely to be successful and satisfied in your work!

• Go to www.collegeincolorado.org• Sign in using the information below:

Click “Sign In”

(dps + student ID number)(6 digit birthday, mmddyy)

dps482679040900

• Some students may be prompted to answer a few questions before they may begin.

• Examples:o Select your grade (8th Grade)o Answer a security question

(e.g. What is my mother’s name?)o Agree to all terms and conditions

Click “Learn About Yourself”

Click “The Career Key”

Click “Get Started”

Next, click “View Careers” to explore career options that may be a good match for you, given your top 2 personality types.

Record your results in part 1 of your handout

Social like to help & work w/ people 15 pointsArtistic creator, like art, expressive 13 points

Explore Career Options

Select at least 4 careers to record in part 2 of your handout. Record the education level and average annual

earnings

Add to your Portfolio• Click into your

top 4 careers of interest to learn more. Use the tabs on the left to help explore.

• Click “Add to Portfolio” to save this career in your profile to view later.