• Increased focus on a planning tool that makes Career Choices and Changes unique—the Skills-Based Education Plan
• Refreshed names and pronouns to champion diversity and ensure every student feels acknowledged and authentically represented within the text
• Updated all data related to the budget activities and earnings—so students’ understanding of the financial implications of their choices is based on the best information available
• Updated statistics throughout the text, including all data featured in the Startling Statement Quiz, one of the many eye-opening experiences designed to astound and surprise students
• Expanded information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) options, ensuring broader representation of career paths that lead to high-demand/higher-wage jobs but that don’t require a four-year degree
• New case studies that highlight issues impacting the workforce—such as artificial intelligence, emerging technological trends, and pressing concerns about climate and the environment
• Significant updates incorporating the latest trends, technologies, and strategies related to the job search process
• Updated and expanded information shining a spotlight on both traditional and nontraditional means of acquiring the education and training essential for long-term success

At its core, Career Choices and Changes, 7th Edition, delivers the same PROVEN process for self-discovery, goal identification, and strategic planning.

This dynamic resource features compelling anecdotes, insightful questionnaires, and empowering self-evaluation quizzes. Learners will unlock the potential within themselves as they assess their skills, desires, and values and then seamlessly integrate that newfound self-awareness into a strategic plan for realizing their dreams.