Develop a Plan for Action

Based on your assessments and new knowledge of career options, you can begin to
develop a career plan. Understanding your decision-making process will assist you.
You can then select an area of study that will lead to your initial career decision.

Researching your major includes:

• Understanding career options related to your major
• Identifying colleges that offer your major and the courses required for transfer
  into that major
• Talking with faculty with experience in your career or major
• Conducting a career interview with people who are working in your career
  field. Find out their career preparation and path
• Exploring options for Internships, part-time or volunteer work to gain
  experience in your career and major. Check out Valencia’s site: valenciacc.edu
  (click on “Student,” and then “Internship Opportunities” under the Degree and
  Program section)
• Learning about professional associations that can enhance your career
  preparation.
• Develop an educational plan using “My Lifemap” on Atlas, which is available in
  the Atlas Access Labs (East, Osceola, West and Winter Park campuses).