Level 3 Prompts - Reflect & Write: Reflect on the following prompts and write out your responses. You will use them later on in the lesson.
Talents and Unique Abilities – Refining Your Path
This level dives deeper into uncovering talents that have emerged through experience and natural gifts.

1. What tech-related activities or tasks do you excel at, but also enjoy because of the practice and experiences you've had?
2. Reflect on a time when you were able to teach or explain a technical concept to someone else. How did it feel to help them understand?
3. Are there specific tech environments (e.g., startups, large corporations, research labs) where you thrive due to your talents?
4. What comes naturally to you in the tech world, without much effort? How do others recognize this about you?

Talents and Unique Abilities – Refining Your Path in Non-Tech Areas
This level dives deeper into uncovering natural talents and gifts outside of the tech space that complement their personal and professional path.

1. What non-tech activities or skills have you mastered through practice and experience? How do these strengths show up in your everyday life?
2. Reflect on a time you were able to guide, mentor, or teach someone in a non-tech capacity. How did it feel to support someone’s growth?
3. What environments (e.g., community organizations, creative spaces, sports teams) bring out your best qualities outside of tech?
4. What natural talents do you possess in non-tech areas that seem effortless to you? How do others recognize and appreciate these qualities in you?

Lesson 3: Refining Career Path Using Talents and Gifts
Objective: Dig deeper into your natural talents and gifts to refine your career direction.
Step 1: Respond to Prompts
Reflect on your natural talents and personal gifts:

• What activities or tasks come naturally to you without much effort, either in tech or non-tech areas?
• How do others recognize and appreciate your talents in non-tech or tech-related activities?
• In which environments (work, creative spaces, community) do you thrive the most, and why?

Step 2: Match Responses with Career Fields
After reflecting on your talents, review the traditional and emerging fields list again. Pick fields where you believe your natural talents will allow you to excel. For example:

• If you have a natural talent for teaching or mentoring, explore careers in Educational Technology or Professional Coaching.
• If you’re gifted in organizing complex projects, consider Project Management in Software Development or Sustainable Development.

Step 3: ChatGPT Career Exploration
Generate potential career ideas using this prompt:
"Based on my natural talent for [insert gift or talent], can you suggest career roles or industries where I can make the most of these abilities?"
For example:
"Based on my natural talent for mentoring and communication, can you suggest careers where I can thrive in both traditional and emerging fields?"
Step 4: LinkedIn Research
Explore LinkedIn to find people who are using similar talents in their careers. Look at their roles and how they describe their work. Ask yourself:

• What skills or experiences helped them leverage their natural talents in their current role?
• How might I chart a similar path or develop my talents further?

Step 5: In-Depth Career Path Search
Using the careers generated by ChatGPT based on your talents and natural abilities, conduct a search on LinkedIn to find people currently working in those fields. Pay attention to the career paths they’ve taken, the skills they highlight, and any education or certifications they’ve acquired. Then, use Google to search for common career progression in these roles. How do the results compare between LinkedIn and Google in terms of how people advance in their careers?

Level 2 Prompts - Reflect & Write: Reflect on the following prompts and write out your responses. You will use them later on in the lesson.
Skills and Passions – Identifying Strengths
This level encourages more reflection on personal skills and developing interests into career possibilities.

1. What are some technical or creative skills you’ve gained from school, work, or hobbies that you really enjoy using?
2. Can you describe a tech-related project or challenge you've worked on, and how you felt about the outcome?
3. Which aspects of technology align with your passions? (e.g., solving real-world problems, innovation, teamwork, helping others)
4. Are there any areas in tech where you’ve already developed some expertise or confidence? Share a moment where you felt “in the zone.”

Skills and Passions – Identifying Strengths Beyond Tech
This level encourages reflection on non-tech skills, personal growth, and how those could intersect with a tech career.

1. What are some skills or talents you’ve developed in non-tech areas of your life (e.g., communication, leadership, creativity, problem-solving)?
2. Can you share a project or event you’ve participated in (outside of tech) that made you feel proud or accomplished? What role did you play?
3. In which non-tech activities do you feel most connected to your passions? (e.g., helping others, creating something new, leading a team)
4. Are there any activities outside of technology where you’ve built confidence? How do you bring that confidence into other areas of your life?

Lesson 2: Identifying Strengths and Skills for Career Growth
Objective: Explore your strengths and passions to identify careers where you can thrive.
Step 1: Respond to Prompts
Use these prompts to reflect on your skills and passions:

• What technical or creative skills have you gained from school, work, or hobbies that you enjoy using?
• What non-tech skills or talents do you excel at in everyday life? (e.g., communication, leadership, problem-solving)
• Are there any areas where you’ve built confidence or expertise, either in tech or non-tech fields?

Step 2: Match Responses with Career Fields
Using your responses, revisit the traditional and emerging fields list. Identify fields or industries where you can leverage your skills. For instance:

• If you excel at problem-solving and creativity, you may explore Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Social Innovation.
• If you have leadership experience in non-tech areas, consider Management Consulting or Project Management.

Step 3: ChatGPT Career Exploration
Once you’ve identified some potential fields, use ChatGPT to explore deeper opportunities:
"Based on my skills in [insert skill] and my experience in [insert non-tech skill], can you suggest job roles where I can use these skills in both traditional and emerging fields?"
For example:
"Based on my skills in data analysis and my leadership experience in community projects, can you suggest potential job roles?"
Step 4: LinkedIn Research
Search for people on LinkedIn working in fields that match your skills. Identify professionals who have a career path similar to what you’re interested in:

• What type of work are they involved in?
• How did they build their career, and what are the milestones along the way?

Step 5: Skills and Salary Search
​Take the careers identified in your ChatGPT search and find the average salary ranges for each. Start by searching on Glassdoor or Indeed, and then use a second source like Payscale or Salary.com. Compare how the salary information differs between these platforms. Do the ranges match, or do you notice significant differences? What factors might influence these variations (location, industry, experience)?

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Level 1 Prompts - Reflect & Write: Reflect on the following prompts and write out your responses. You will use them later on in the lesson.
Exploration – Discovering Interests
At this stage, the focus is on uncovering general interests in tech and exposure to inspiring women in the field.

1. What are some areas of technology that you find exciting or intriguing? (e.g., coding, cybersecurity, data science, design, AI)
2. Can you name a woman in tech who has inspired you or whom you would like to learn more about?
3. Do you enjoy problem-solving or creative tasks? Give an example of a situation where you found this enjoyable.
4. How do you like to learn new skills? (e.g., hands-on projects, reading, online courses, collaborating with others)

Exploration – Discovering Non-Tech Interests
At this stage, the focus is on uncovering general non-tech interests and personal inspirations outside of technology.

1. What activities or hobbies do you enjoy outside of technology? (e.g., sports, arts, volunteering, cooking)
2. Who is a woman in a non-tech field who inspires you, and why?
3. What kinds of challenges or activities in your everyday life make you feel energized or excited?
4. When learning something new outside of tech, how do you prefer to engage? (e.g., trying it hands-on, watching tutorials, learning from others)

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