In this project, you have the chance to answer this question and much more! Using Level All and other resources, you will explore your interests and skills, and learn about the many opportunities available when you plan for your future. In the end, you will present a career to the class!
To begin, follow the directions on this page.
Go to FUTURESCAPE, take the quiz and choose a Top 5 (see assignment). 25 POINTS
Take the INTEREST ASSESSMENT on careeronestop.org. 25 POINTS
Take the INTERESTS MATCHER on Pathway2Careers 25 POINTS JOIN MY CLASS IN P2C, CODE = NYFZKQ2G
Get to know different careers - find out what they do, how much they page, requirements, growth rate, etc.
Dive in and explore all the CLUSTERS! Use Pathways2Careers (P2C) Futurescape, CareerOneStop. We will take our time to explore, so make sure to read about lots of careers. You can even watch videos on P2C about each career. BOOKMARK 20 CAREERS IN P2C. 50 POINTS
Using CANVA, create three infographics about your TOP 3 CLUSTERS (Presentation size).
Use info you gathered from exploring the clusters - you should have spent lots of time EXPLORING
SEE MR. V's EXAMPLE below - yours will have similar titles, but your own creative style
INCLUDE:
SUMMARY, 3 CAREERS I LIKE IN THIS CLUSTER, WHAT THEY DO, FUTURE OUTLOOK, MEDIAN WAGE, and WHAT I LIKE ABOUT JOBS IN THIS CLUSTER
ORGANIZE INFO using SHAPES, FONTS, COLORS, GRAPHICS, EFFECTS - be creative - each slide has its own style/theme
TO FINALIZE this assignment, CONFERENCE with Mr. V - 100 POINTS
Mr. V's Example
Create a POSTER in CANVA - CUSTOM SIZE 11x17 inch - about your Top 5 CAREERS!
include YOUR OWN SUMMARY of what you would be doing in each job
include EDUCATION and SKILLS required
include MEDIAN SALARY and OUTLOOK
add a QR CODE that links to the YOUTUBE video from Pathways2Careers for each career
MAKE IT LOOK AWESOME Choose FONTS, COLORS, GRAPHICS, PHOTOS, EFFECTS as always
ORGANIZE AND DESIGN IT IN YOUR OWN STYLE - TRY NOT TO MAKE IT TOO SIMILAR TO MR. V's EXAMPLE
Reflect on the time you spent EXPLORING CLUSTERS!
Google Form - Journal #2
The Career Ready Practices component of the CCTC (Common Career Technical Core) provides a framework for the developmental experiences necessary to becoming career ready.
Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.
The Career Ready Practices are intended to establish goals for CTE programs, yet the practices are relevant for all students. Learn more about Career Ready Practices or share information with our brief overview sheet.
Most of these are Tech jobs or involve technology!