MCDM 

The Michigan Career Development Model (MCDM) is a framework, guided by legislation, that engages school communities, students, and their support networks in intentional and meaningful career awareness, exploration, and preparation for all students.  
The MCDM Reference Guide is a one-stop resource to assist districts in career development implementation.
Middle school is the perfect time for career exploration, self-discovery, experiential learning opportunities and seeing the relevancy between learning and future careers. Rather than locking in a specific career choice, middle school exploration allows students to consider possible roles for their future selves.​

Middle School Targets:

Michigan's Career Clusters:  

​Middle school students explore a broader view of occupational options in the career clusters which are job groupings with similar skill sets, interests, abilities, and activities. In 6th grade, students transition from career zones to career clusters. They continue to explore the career clusters in 7th & 8th grade.
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