
JA Digital Career Book
JA Digital Career Book is an online program that allows students to perform detailed career exploration, with a focus on opportunities in their own community and regional area. Students complete an assessment and are provided with suggestions on careers that best suit their interests, talents, and values; and the opportunity to explore postsecondary education requirements, cost, and regional opportunities.
Student Takeaways
- Comprehensive assessment of student interests, talents, and potential using the Holland codes model
- Define possible pathways in a career cluster that inform student career selection
- Overview of educational opportunities that align to students’ desired career path
- Tips for resume building, postsecondary education and training requirements; guidance on paying for education and training; and up-to-date career information, including salary, career growth, and typical job responsibilities
- Resource guides, plus access to other JA websites and resources, for further career exploration and planning
- Understanding of community and regional career opportunities
- Future functionality to include creation of a student portfolio