RIASEC Basics
This RIASEC theme likes building, fixing, and working with tools.
What is Realistic?
I analyze data, look for patterns, and often work with computers. I help companies make decisions based on numbers.
What is Data Analyst?
This skill helps you manage your time, meet deadlines, and keep track of assignments.
What is organization?
These programs in high school allow students to explore career fields like health, IT, or engineering while earning credits.
What are CTE Programs. (Career and Technical Education)
This strategy helps you make better choices by listing pros and cons before deciding.
What is decision-making?
A student with this theme enjoys conducting experiments, analyzing data, and figuring out how things work. They often ask deep questions in science class.
What is Artistic?
I help people recover from injuries and regain movement, but I’m not a doctor. I often work in clinics or hospitals.
What is a Physical Therapist?
You disagree with a teammate on a project. What skill helps you resolve the conflict respectfully and still complete the task?
What is communication and/or conflict resolution?
This opportunity allows students to earn college credit while still in high school, helping save time and money later.
What is Dual Enrollment?
This career exploration model helps you identify your strengths, interests, and values to guide better education and career decisions.
What is RIASEC?
A student with this theme volunteers to tutor classmates, enjoys group work, and wants a future job helping people improve their lives.
What is Social?
I combine creativity with problem-solving to design buildings that are safe, functional, and visually appealing.
What is an Architect?
This skill is important because situations, technology, and expectations change, requiring people to adjust and succeed in new environments.
What is adaptability?
This pathway allows a student to save money, stay close to home, and later transfer to a four-year college.
What is Community College?
This IB trait is shown when a student makes an honest decision about a career path, even when pressured by peers to choose something else.
What is a principled learner?
This IB trait applies to a student who carefully analyzes a problem, evaluates options, and makes thoughtful decisions about their future.
What is Thinkers?
I design and test video games, making sure they are fun, functional, and free of major bugs before players use them.
What is a Game Designer or Video Game Tester?
This skill helps you stay focused and keep trying even when work becomes difficult or frustrating.
What is perseverance?
This type of institution typically offers bachelor’s degrees and may also include graduate programs like master’s or doctoral degrees.
What is a University?
This is a possible consequence of choosing a career based only on salary without considering your interests or strengths.
What is burnout?
A student leads a group project, listens to others’ ideas, and helps the team stay organized. Which TWO RIASEC Themes are they demonstrating?
What are Enterprising and Conventional?
I help people explore their strengths, interests, and values to make informed decisions about jobs and education paths.
What is a Career Coach?
This concept explains how combining different strengths and perspectives can lead to stronger outcomes than working alone.
What is collaboration?
This is one benefit of attending a program like those at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.
What is gaining hands-on experience?
This IB trait is demonstrated when a student reflects on a failed experience (like a bad grade or internship) and uses it to improve future decisions.
What is a reflective learner?