Deciding on a path to follow after high school can bring a mix of emotions for teens. Some may feel excited at the prospect of stepping into adulthood, while others might be stressed or overwhelmed.

“Planning My Next Steps,” is a new resource from the Family and Youth Services Bureau designed to supplement your programming for high school-aged youth. With this resource, teens are encouraged to embrace their future, set goals, and make plans to achieve them.

The interactive lesson includes:

• Problem-solving activities involving hypothetical “post–high school” scenarios;
• Information on education and career paths;
• An introduction to budgeting and financial literacy; and
• A mind mapping activity to help youth plan for their future.