Career exploration helps connect your personal interests, values, skills, and strengths to meaningful academic and career goals. You can make informed decisions about your major, understand the education and skills required for your desired profession, and develop a clearer sense of purpose.
Assignments (homework done outside of class) are 35% of the overall class grade.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this project, you will be able to:
Identify your interests, strengths, values, and skills.
Explore careers that match your personal interests and goals.
Research education requirements, salaries, and job outlook for careers you are considering.
Compare different career options and determine which best fits your goals.
Assignment Instructions
This project has 3 parts and all three should be turned in for full credit.
PART ONE
This project will get you started on career exploration and research. There are three parts to this part:
Complete assessments in FOCUS-2
Create a new account using your official ACCmail account and the Focus 2 access code (Riverbat). Use this Quick Start Guide for account set-up assistance.
Save at least five occupations you are interested in FOCUS2.
Create and submit your FOCUS-2 Summary Report
PART TWO
Answer the reflection questions in complete sentences using FOCUS-2 to research the careers and majors. Follow the provided Career Project Instructions.
PART THREE:
Activate your Handshake account with your ACC credentials (eID and password).
Complete your profile setup (see Handshake videos & guides here).
Take a screenshot of your completed profile and submit it as proof of the completed assignment.
TURN IN:
There are three items that need to be submitted for full credit:
FOCUS-2 Summary Report
Career Exploration Reflection Questions
Screenshot of Handshake Profile
Grading
Your assignment will be graded using a 4-point rubric that focuses on:
Depth of reflection
Connection to career exploration learning outcomes
Use of log and tracking sheet
Clarity and completeness
Grading Rubric:
Grading rubrics allow for equitable and consistent grading, and clarifying assignment expectations for students.