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Essay / The Four Stages of Career Development - 1206
Therefore, one activity I would implement as a school counselor would be a “teaching day.” This day would be extremely important for primary school students, as awareness about career development begins in primary school. As a school counselor, I reached out to professionals in different professions to talk or teach students like Sandra, a student with learning disabilities (Iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu), about their professional experiences as well as their college lives. This stage involves students in three skill areas: The first skill area would be basic academic skills. So for middle and high school students, like Sandra, an ESE student with learning disabilities, this stage is where they understand their own abilities, academic strengths, and interests. Career awareness is more important to the student when they are exposed to the job or career of their choice. Additionally, helping students interact with the career they believe is right for them will help