Name that job.
What skill is this?
Passion match-up: match the hobby or interest to a potential career
World problems: identify the career that helps address each problem
Career climbers: steps you can take to get closer to your dream careers
100

They help animals stay healthy. 

Veterinarian

100

You help a friend understand homework. What skill are you using?

Communication/teaching

100

You love drawing and doodling →

Artist/illustrator/graphic designer/animator

100

Teenagers dealing with anxiety or depression. 

Therapist/school counselor/social worker

100

Doing this helps you learn more about a career by spending time with someone already working in it.

Job shadowing/mentoring

200

They help people understand and manage their feelings. 

Counselor or therapist

200

Your friend snaps at you during a group project. Instead of snapping back, you take a breath and ask what’s really bothering them. This is an example of using what skill?

Conflict resolution/emotional control

200

You enjoy fixing things and figuring out how they work →

Engineer/mechanic/technician

200

Pets in the neighborhood are abandoned or mistreated.


Veterinarian/animal rescue worker/animal control officer

200

Joining these at school or in your community helps you build skills and meet people in your field of interest.

Clubs/extracurricular activities/volunteering
300

They study weather patterns and predict storms. 

Meteorologist

300

You repair your sibling’s game controller without instructions. What skill are you using?

Problem-solving/technical skill

300

You love nature, being outdoors, and caring for the environment →

Park ranger/environmental scientist/conservation worker

300

Friends with chronic illnesses don’t have access to affordable healthcare.

Doctor/nurse practitioner/public health worker

300

Completing these can show you have knowledge and skills in a specific area, making you more desirable to employers.

Certifications/online courses/training

400

They write code to create apps and websites. 

Software Developer

400

You create a mural that expresses an idea visually. What skill are you using?

Creativity/artistic skill

400

You love solving mysteries & watching crime shows →

Forensic investigator/detective

400

Teenagers in your city are being charged for crimes they didn’t commit due to misunderstandings.


Lawyer/defense attorney/paralegal/youth advocate

400

Writing one of these allows you to reflect on your skills, experiences, and career goals, and share them with future employers.

Resume/portfolio/personal statement

500

This person helps young people who get in trouble with the law by representing them in court and protecting their rights.

Juvenile Defense Attorney

500

Your group receives a confusing set of instructions for a project. Instead of panicking, you break the information down, spot what’s missing, ask the right questions, and figure out the real goal. What skill are you using?

Critical thinking

500

You enjoy helping people feel confident →

Cosmetologist/coach/counselor

500

Many teenagers want to create apps, but some apps can spread harmful content or fail to protect users’ privacy.


Software developer/app designer/UX designer

500

Reaching out to professionals, asking questions, and building relationships in your career field is called this.

Networking/informational interviewing/professional mentorship

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