Real Life Challenge Name ____________________ Class _______

Starting to Think About My Career

Career Choice: I might want to be a(n)

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Annual Salary: $____________ Approved by Mr. B: _______________

Salary should be based on actual, entry-level wages!

Education required:

❐ High School * Add Education Costs based on

❐ Technical/Trade Degree * the following estimates:
❐ Associate (2 year) * Associate = $75/month
❐ Bachelor (4 year) * Bachelors = $150/month
❐ Masters * Masters = $225/month
❐ Doctorate * Doctorate = $275/month
❐ Other training* required- describe: Other Training = $50/month
(based on a one-year training program.)

Education Costs:

Write a brief paragraph to describe your job. What will you do? How many hours will you
work? Where will you be working?

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What will you like the most about your job?

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Where could you find more information? (Be specific, don’t just say “the net”)

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On a separate page:
Create an advertisement related to your career. Be sure to include your job title,
annual salary, responsibilities, education/training required, and other important
details.