In this module, you will research current career trends and learn how to evaluate a field through its job market outlook, areas of demand, salary potential, and entry requirements. You will use these insights to identify and describe the different career tracks available in your chosen field, while also considering how artificial intelligence is changing which skills are valued, how jobs are structured, and what employers expect from new candidates. A major part of the module is connecting with a Bridge Person—a professional already working in the career field you are exploring. You will learn how to identify and contact a bridge person through LinkedIn, alumni networks, or a professional or business association, then schedule a career conversation and prepare thoughtful questions. In today’s job market, these conversations are even more valuable because they help you understand not only traditional entry paths, but also how AI is influencing hiring, workflows, and the skills that set candidates apart. By the end of this module, you will be able to use labor market trends, professional networking, and career conversations to make informed decisions about a college major, training program, or possible career change. You will also be better prepared to judge where your strengths fit in a rapidly changing market, including roles where AI is replacing routine tasks while increasing demand for human judgment, communication, adaptability, and domain expertise.

In this module, you will explore who you are relative to the job search, and your industry of choice. You will examine issues related to career choices and career planning, as well as learn which jobs have the greatest and least employment potential. Research careers and see the growth rate for each, view earnings at different levels of experience, and compare different regions. Research employment rates for people with your skills in different locations.

In this module, you will learn how to think about career planning as both a lifelong and "whole-life" activity. You will learn about whole-life career planning by watching Rachel, a 20-year old college student, discover her unique talents and interests using the RightPathing Your Future approach. At the end of this module, you will learn the importance of assessing and understanding your hard-wired behaviors, work values, skills and passions, and then aligning them with both your personal and professional goals.

In this module, you will learn about the importance of a Career Objective Statement and the elements that it contains. You will differentiate and describe the career field categories and the organizational category with which your interests align. You will reflect on your general and specific skills to create a skills inventory that matches the industry, organization, and/or field that you choose. You will be asked to explain potential careers associated with your interest including requirements, outlook, salary, and benefits. At the end of this module, you will be able to create a Career Objective statement for your unique professional level that does what a career objective is supposed to do while avoiding what it is not supposed to do. You will evaluate your objective statement according to your Career Exploration Infographic to ensure alignment with your strengths and talents.

In this module, you will explore different types of research sources and approaches. You will begin to consider your own research approach on your given career choice. You will share the results of your search and examine any questions unanswered. You will explore personal and workplace values, and align your personal work and cultural values with your research results.

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of "career rock climbing" which has replaced the traditional idea of "climbing the corporate ladder." In today's world, the career ladder has become a rock wall. Career success, no matter how you define it, requires you to be more creative and nimble as you develop and implement your career plan. This module will show you how to be more innovative and creative as you explore and prepare for your career.