2026-2027 School Year
Career Exploration Independent Study CP GVL
This class is not a traditional 2 day a week course. Students meet several times in person, but the rest is done through video calls, emails, and independent study.
Spring 2026 Dates:
Class will meet on the following Wednesdays from 2:40 – 4:00:
Jan 14
Feb 11
March 4
April 8
Spring 2027 Dates: TBD
Course Description
This class will NOT meet on the regular Monday/Wednesday schedule, but will instead meet once per month on the dates listed above. The intent of this class is to
introduce students to the process of exploring future career paths. Using information from the students’ Career Test results, personality tests, experience and interest, family relations, and various other resources, students are to research 4 potential career opportunities to shadow. Short assignments will be given with a due date for completion in order to keep students progressing at a rate to complete the course objectives. Students will learn business skills needed to enable them to locate job shadowing opportunities, such as professional email writing, phone and voicemail etiquette, career research skills, and other soft skills. This course is offered Spring semester.
To be successful in this class:
Students must be self-motivated and have a desire to be in the class. Students must be able to speak with superiors at job shadows, ask relevant questions, dress appropriately for the job, and maintain professional relations throughout a business day. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Grades: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Course Tuition and Enrollment Fees can be found HERE. If applicable, see below for additional course fees (supply, lab, textbook, etc.)
Course Credit: 0.5 CP Elective Credit.
Meet Stuart Floyd
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (American Studies); Master’s degree in Business Administration
Teaching experience: Various college and high school career seminars, frequent guest lecturer for college classes. Successfully coached hundreds of college students through career search process.
UHC courses taught:
- Career Exploration
Began teaching at UHC in 2023
