National Career Development Month
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Change the Question. Imagine more futures.
November is National Career Development Month, a time to help people explore their strengths, interests, and career possibilities.
For generations, we’ve asked young people, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But today’s careers aren’t linear.
This November, Change the Question.
Let’s help young people imagine more possibilities, build their career literacy, and explore more futures. Start a conversation or activity that builds confidence to navigate a changing world of work.
Find your way to Change the Question
For Educators
Give students an opportunity to explore their strengths, interests, and career possibilities with one career literacy activity during National Career Development Month.
For Families
This Thanksgiving, start a conversation that helps young people explore what they’re good at, what they’re curious about, and what they might want to try next with our free conversation guide.
Why Change the Question?
Careers are changing.
The average person may hold 18 jobs across six careers over a lifetime. Preparing people for that reality means exploring possibilities, not asking them to settle on one future.
Exploration builds confidence.
Young people who see more career possibilities make stronger career decisions and consider more possible careers for their future.
Career literacy matters.
The DeBruce Foundation’s research shows career literacy helps people discover more career options and achieve stronger employment outcomes with higher wages.
Change the Question does not mean simply replacing one question with another.
It means asking questions that invite curiosity, exploration, and multiple possibilities rather than pushing young people toward one answer. Our goal is simple: help young people imagine more futures.
Explore The Research Behind the Movement
Our work is grounded in years of national research on Career Literacy, Employment Empowerment, and how young people think about careers. Research shows that individuals with both career literacy and strong networks are more likely to be employed, explore more career possibilities, and earn significantly higher incomes
Anyone can Change the Question
Whether you’re an educator, parent, family member, mentor, coach, employer, or another trusted adult, you can create opportunities for a young person to explore what’s possible.
Explore Your Career Pathways
Discover yourself and learn more about your strengths and interests.
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