Planning for your future:
SEOP
The Student Education/Occupation Plan (SEOP) is an actual education/vocation road map. The SEOP or educational plan is developed by the student, parents and a representative from the school. Graduation requirements are reviewed, career goals are discussed, and then decisions are made as to what classes will be needed to attain these goals. In other words, the SEOP incorporates information about you, and your career/occupation goals in an attempt to prepare you for success in the future.

DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PLANS
Not all students know "exactly" what they want to do when they grow-up. Some find it extremely difficult to decide upon a career. Actually research shows that individuals may change their careers a number of times during their life time. So, it's important to understand how to go about discovering jobs or careers that will meet your needs.

 Planning for your future can be a learning process. To begin you need to learn about yourself. You need to discover your interests, your skills, your abilities, your strengths and weaknesses, and your work-related values.

Next, you need to learn about the world of work. You need to explore jobs and careers to become aware of the many career opportunities. There are a number of resources you can use to learn about specific jobs. As you explore career possibilities it is important to pay close attention to job descriptions, job tasks, education and training requirements, job outlooks, job demands and even starting salary.

Next, match your interests, skills and abilities with different careers. Hopefully, during your career exploration process you have been able to find jobs and career possibilities that fit your interests, skills, and abilities.

The last step in the SEOP process is to select classes that prepare you for your future. Keep in mind, some classes are required and need to be completed to meet graduation requirements. Other classes are electives, and can be selected based on personal educational/occupational goals and preferences. If you plan on going to college, choose classes that will help you get prepared for your college or university work. If you plan on going to work right after high school, choose courses that will help you to develop a skill or vocation. It is important to realize that most jobs or careers require at least some level of training or education that can be started in high school.