Future Navigator Worksheet FUTURE NAVIGATOR
Career Mapping & Resiliency Worksheet
NAME:
DATE:
My North Star
"A map doesn't just show you where you are; it shows you where you're capable of going. Your experiences have given you a unique set of tools. Let's start by identifying them."
1. Survival Skills = Professional Strengths
Check the skills you've used in your life, then add how they apply to a job.
Resourcefulness
You can find solutions with limited tools or money.
Time Management & Logistics
You know how to handle tight schedules and travel routes.
Adaptability
You can stay calm and switch plans when things change suddenly.
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2. What Sparks Your Interest?
If you had 4 hours of free time and access to a computer, what would you look up or do?
What is a problem in the world or your community you wish you could solve?
3. Career Horizons
Explore different paths. Circle those that interest you.
Skilled Trades
• Electrician / HVAC
• Welding / Construction
• Auto Mechanic
Needs: Apprenticeship
Health Services
• Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Medical Coding
Needs: Certification
Tech & Creative
• IT Support / Help Desk
• Web Development
• Graphic Design
Needs: Certs or Degree
Logistics & Biz
• Warehouse Operations
• Admin Assistant
• Customer Service
Needs: HS Diploma or OJT
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3. More Career Horizons
Human Services
• Community Health Worker
• Childcare Assistant
• Peer Support Specialist
Needs: HS Diploma + Cert
Transportation
• Delivery Driver
• Forklift Operator
• Fleet Maintenance
Needs: Drivers License/CDL
Hospitality
• Line Cook / Prep Cook
• Event Setup Aide
• Hotel Front Desk
Needs: OJT or Culinary Cert
Environmental
• Landscaping Tech
• Solar Installer Aide
• Forestry Support
Needs: High School or OJT
Reflection: My Potential Path
1. Which career path feels like the "best fit" right now?
2. What barrier (transportation, cost, etc.) might you face?
3. What is one thing you already know how to do that would help in this career?
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4. Your Resource Map
Who is on your team? Identify the people or places that can help you move forward.
School Liaison
For bus passes and fees.
Name
Contact
Workforce Center
For job leads and resumes.
Org Name
Contact
Reliable Internet
Library or center.
Where
Hours
Mentor
Trusted adult reference.
Name
Contact
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5. The Roadmap
Break your big goals into small moves.
1
Quick Wins (Next 30 Days)
Example: Create a professional email address.
2
Big Picture (Next 12 Months)
Example: Complete a certification program.
My Commitment
"I am navigating a difficult path, but I am the driver. I will use the resources available to build the future I want."
Signed
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Navigator Facilitator Guide Navigator Facilitator Guide
Future Navigators Lesson Series
Teacher Resource
Resource Overview
This lesson is designed for students experiencing housing instability. It shifts the narrative from "deficit-based" to "asset-based" (the skills they have developed through resilience).
Key Themes
• Asset-Framing Skills
• Resource Mapping
• Trauma-Informed Approach
Trauma-Informed Delivery
Avoid Disclosure Pressure
Do not force students to share their specific living situation. Use inclusive language like "temporary housing."
Focus on Agency
Emphasize that the student is the "driver" of their future. Career planning provides a sense of control.
Acknowledge Survival Stress
Break big goals into immediate "Quick Wins" to build dopamine and momentum.
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Facilitation Key Points
Survival to Strengths
Help students translate:
"Finding a bed" → Logistics
"Watching siblings" → Management
"Navigating buses" → Navigation
McKinney-Vento Awareness
Immediate enrollment without docs.
Transportation support.
Fee waivers for SAT/ACT/Apps.
Discussion & Coaching
Small Group Starters
If a student says... The Facilitator can say... "I don't have any skills." "You are surviving a situation most adults couldn't. That takes major problem-solving." "I can't plan for next year." "I hear you. Let's focus only on the 'Quick Wins'. What can we do by Friday?"
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Navigator Intro Slides The Path Forward
FUTURE NAVIGATOR
Mapping your career and building your future with the tools you already have.
Survival = Professional Strength
The Situation
"I'm just trying to figure out where I'm staying tonight."
"I have to take three buses to get to school."
The Transferable Skill
Logistics & Resourcefulness
Solving complex problems with limited tools.
Punctuality & Grit
Managing tight schedules and showing up.
High-Impact Career Paths
Skilled Trades
HVAC, Welding, Electrician, Mechanics.
FAST START
Health Care
Nursing Aide, Pharmacy Tech, Lab Aide.
HIGH DEMAND
Tech & Design
IT Support, Cyber, Coding, UX Design.
STABILITY
Logistics
Supply Chain, Sales, Admin Support.
GROWTH
More Possibilities
Human Services
Counseling Aide, Childcare, Community Health.
HELPING OTHERS
Transportation
Delivery Logistics, Forklift, Fleet Maintenance.
MOBILE CAREER
Hospitality
Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Event Planning.
FLEXIBLE
Environmental
Solar Installation, Landscaping, Forestry.
OUTDOORS
Building Your Roadmap
1
Identify Your Team
Who at school or in the city has the keys to the doors you want to open?
2
Pick a Quick Win
One action you can complete in 7 days (e.g., professional email).
THE PATH ISN'T EASY, BUT THE DRIVER IS YOU.
Open your Navigator Worksheet. Let's start mapping your first move.
Navigator
Stability
Success
Future Navigator Worksheet FUTURE NAVIGATOR
Career Mapping & Resiliency Worksheet
NAME:
DATE:
My North Star
"A map doesn't just show you where you are; it shows you where you're capable of going. Your experiences have given you a unique set of tools. Let's start by identifying them."
1. Survival Skills = Professional Strengths
Check the skills you've used in your life, then add how they apply to a job.
Resourcefulness
You can find solutions with limited tools or money.
Time Management & Logistics
You know how to handle tight schedules and travel routes.
Adaptability
You can stay calm and switch plans when things change suddenly.
Social Navigation
You know how to talk to different people to get the information you need.
Persistence (Grit)
You keep going and stay focused even when things are difficult.
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2. What Sparks Your Interest?
If you had 4 hours of free time and access to a computer, what would you look up or do?
What is a problem in the world or your community you wish you could solve?
3. Career Horizons
Explore different paths. Circle those that interest you.
Skilled Trades
• Electrician / HVAC
• Welding / Construction
• Auto Mechanic
Needs: Apprenticeship
Health Services
• Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Medical Coding
Needs: Certification
Tech & Creative
• IT Support / Help Desk
• Web Development
• Graphic Design
Needs: Certs or Degree
Logistics & Biz
• Warehouse Operations
• Admin Assistant
• Customer Service
Needs: HS Diploma or OJT
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3. More Career Horizons
Human Services
• Community Health Worker
• Childcare Assistant
• Peer Support Specialist
Needs: HS Diploma + Cert
Transportation
• Delivery Driver
• Forklift Operator
• Fleet Maintenance
Needs: Drivers License/CDL
Hospitality