Choose one path: either research a career related to programming or explore how programming skills from this merit badge could support a hobby or healthy lifestyle.
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6 Complete either 6a career research or 6b hobby or healthy lifestyle exploration and discuss your findings and goals with your counselorNot complete
Option A: Research a programming-related career
Choose one career related to this merit badge and research it. You may use an internet or library search, an interview, or a visit to a workplace, with parent or guardian permission when needed.
What to research
Find out what training and education are needed for the career.
Research the costs of preparing for that career, such as college, certifications, tools, or other training.
Learn about job prospects, salary, job duties, and opportunities for career advancement.
Ways to research
Search online or in a library with a parent or guardian's permission.
Interview a professional who works in the field.
Visit a place where people in that career work, if that is available to you.
What to discuss with your counselor
Share your findings about the training, costs, duties, job outlook, and advancement opportunities.
Explain what parts of the profession seem interesting to you.
Be ready to say whether this sounds like a career you might want to explore further.
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Option B: Use programming for a hobby or healthy lifestyle
Explore how what you learned in this merit badge could help you pursue a hobby or healthy lifestyle goal through programming.
Ideas to explore
Think about hobbies or activities such as robotics, game design, fitness tracking, music, art, sports statistics, or outdoor planning.
Choose one area where programming could help you create, measure, organize, or improve something meaningful to you.
What to research
Find out what training or learning you would need to get started.
Research likely expenses, such as equipment, software, memberships, or classes.
Look for clubs, teams, community groups, websites, or organizations that support that hobby or lifestyle goal.
What to discuss with your counselor
Explain how programming knowledge from this badge could support the hobby or healthy lifestyle you chose.
Discuss your short-term goals, such as learning a tool or building a small project.
Discuss your long-term goals, such as joining a group, improving your skills, or using programming regularly in that area.
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