By the 10th grade, students will have participated in career exploration activities to identify potential career pathways. In 11th and 12th grades, students will engage in activities to verify their choices and develop postsecondary plans. While parents may be ambivalent about career guidance, teens prefer hands-on activities like job shadowing and internships to explore options. Promoting career pathways can help more students graduate and pursue further education or careers aligned with labor market needs.