Career Exploration

Career Exploration

Worksheet • 30 min of learning

Here's how Career Exploration aligns with curriculum standards in Rhode Island. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Standards
Defined by Jump$tart National Standards in 2022 12th Grade and align with Career Exploration
12-1a: Research potential income and employee benefit packages that are likely to be offered to new employees by various companies, government agencies, or not-for-profit organizations.
12-2a: Give examples of intangible job benefits.
12-4a: Identify different types of jobs and careers where wages and salaries depend on a worker's productivity and skills.
12-1b: Explain why people should evaluate employee benefits in addition to wages and salaries when choosing between job and career opportunities.
12-2b: Describe how intangible benefits can affect a worker's career choices and income.
12-1c: Differentiate between contributory and non-contributory employee benefits.
12-2c: Evaluate the tradeoffs between income and non-income factors when making career or job choices.
12-1d: Examine the benefits of participating in employer-sponsored retirement savings plans and healthcare savings plans.