Futures 4 Kids (F4K) is an online tool that allows middle and high school students to take a quick assessment of their interests and aptitude, discover the areas that appeal to them, and explore a variety of careers. F4K provides a centralized resource for students to:
• learn about their strengths and interests
• link to information about career opportunities and review job postings
• communicate directly with career coaches to get a “real-life” perspective on jobs
• explore education and training pathways, internships, scholarships and grants.
Many students like to start with salary information, but they can also find education and training requirements for career choices, and find out more about the companies in their communities.
They can connect with real people who are in the jobs that interest them—professionals who volunteer their time to talk with these students. Through a discussion board, students can ask questions and get advice. They have an opportunity to validate their career interests with the people who are in those fields. Or, based on what they find out, they may decide to look at a different career.