Students will explore the different jobs associated with career clusters in elementary school. Then, students will develop an Academic and Career Plan Portfolio (ACPP). This will include information about their interests, values, and skills. A portfolio prepares students to try new things and get ready for future interests and goals.

Elementary students will:

• Understand the concepts of job and career,
• Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper dress, and proper language are essential to current and future success,
• Understand the relationship of individual effort, hard work, and persistence to achievement,
• Understand the importance of teamwork in working towards a common goal,
• Demonstrate the decision making process,
• Demonstrate goal setting,
• Recognize the benefits of both individual initiative and teamwork,
• Recognize that the changing workplace requires lifelong learning,
• Identify hobbies and interests, and
• Identify career choices through exploration.

From Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools (PDF)