Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for helping a high school student develop career readiness?

1. Participating in take your child to work day

2. Taking a career interest inventory

3. Crafting a project about various jobs to present on career day

4. Engaging in a cooperative work experience

The correct answer is: Engaging in a cooperative work experience

A Participating in take your child to work day This option may provide some benefit to a high school student, but it is not the most appropriate activity for developing career readiness. Take Your Child to Work Day may offer a brief glimpse into a parent or guardian's job, but it does not provide hands-on experience or in-depth knowledge about various career paths. B: Taking a career interest inventory While this option may help a high school student identify their interests and potential career paths, it does not directly involve any real-world experience or skill-building activities. It may be a helpful step in the career readiness process, but it is not the most appropriate activity on its own. C: Crafting a project about various jobs to present on career day This activity could be beneficial for a high school student in terms of researching and learning about different career paths. However, presenting the project on career day would not necessarily provide the same level of hands-on experience and skill-building as option D. D: Engaging in a cooperative work experience This is the most appropriate activity for helping a high school student develop career readiness. A cooperative work experience involves direct interaction with the workforce and hands-on experience in a specific job or industry. It allows the student to gain