AI-Integrated Career Pathways Investigation
Lesson 8: Future of Work | Evolve AI Institute | Grades 10-12
Purpose: Investigate a specific career to understand its current state, how AI is transforming it, and what preparation you'll need. This research helps you make informed decisions about your future.
How to Complete:
What does a professional in this field actually do day-to-day? Describe a typical workday including main tasks, who they interact with, and what problems they solve.
What formal education is typically required (high school diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, graduate degree, certifications)? Are there alternative pathways like apprenticeships, bootcamps, or on-the-job training?
Beyond formal education, what skills are most important for success in this career? List both technical skills (software, tools, techniques) and soft skills (communication, leadership, creativity).
What is the typical salary range (entry-level vs. experienced)? Is this field growing, stable, or declining? What is the employment outlook for the next 5-10 years?
How is AI currently being used in this career? Name specific AI tools, systems, or technologies that professionals use today. Be as specific as possible.
What specific tasks or responsibilities are being automated or handled by AI? Be clear about what AI is taking over.
What tasks or decisions still require human expertise, judgment, or creativity? Why can't AI handle these aspects (yet)?
Rather than replacing workers, how does AI make professionals in this field more effective? What new capabilities does AI enable?
How do experts predict AI will further transform this career in the next 5-10 years? What new tools or capabilities might emerge? How might the role itself evolve?
What level of AI understanding or technical skills are expected in this field? Do professionals need to understand how AI works, or just how to use AI tools effectively?
Looking back at your AI Skills Assessment, which of your strengths align well with this career? Be specific about how your skills match the requirements.
What skills or knowledge do you currently lack for this career? What growth areas from your assessment are most important to address?
What is a realistic pathway from where you are now (high school) to entering this career? Include key milestones: education, internships, entry-level positions, networking, etc.
Find a quote, interview excerpt, or advice from someone actually working in this field. What insights do they share about their career and working with AI?
After this research, how interested are you in pursuing this career? (Rate 1-5 and explain why). What is ONE specific action you could take in the next month to explore this career further?
Based on your research, complete this analysis:
This career is primarily: (Check one and explain your reasoning)
☐ AI-Creating: Focused on developing and maintaining AI systems
☐ AI-Enhanced: Traditional work augmented by AI tools
☐ AI-Adjacent: New role created because AI exists
☐ AI-Independent: Largely unaffected by AI (rare)
Explanation of your classification:
What makes human workers valuable in this career despite AI capabilities? What distinctly human skills or qualities cannot be automated?
What surprised you most in your research? What did you learn that you didn't know before? How has this research changed your understanding of this career?
Instructions: List at least 3-4 credible sources you used for this research. Include website name, article/page title, URL, and date accessed. Use proper citation format.
Career Information Databases:
Professional Networking and Insights:
AI and Technology Integration:
Video and Multimedia:
Research Quality (Depth, Specificity, Source Credibility):
Critical Thinking About AI's Role:
Personal Connection and Career Planning: