preparing students for the workforce
Elhs Career curriculum
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Mr. Marc Maccarini '94, Career Facilitator
East Longmeadow High School Career Center
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Mr. Marc Maccarini '94, Career Facilitator
East Longmeadow High School Career Center
OVERVIEW
High school students are expected to make decisions that will impact their education, families, lifestyles, and life satisfaction for years to come. This career curriculum will provide a comprehensive experience with the career decision-making process and provide a strong foundation for students to make the decisions that await them.
CURRICULUM
Meet 2x's per year for all 4 years
1) Students will meet the GUIDANCE & CAREER CENTER STAFF
Mr. Maccarini, ELHS Career Center
ELHS '94, Construction Sales & Project Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Teaching & Coaching
1st job after HS won't be your last - find the skills you want to use!
ELHS 20+ Years: Coach Golf, Football, Boys Lacrosse, Track & Field, Game Announcing
College Athlete: Football, Track & Field, Kids Play in College, Help with College Recruiting
ELHS Career Center: Career Exploration, Job Shadowing, Military, Trades, Jobs, Applications, Community Service and more...
Google "East Longmeadow High School" >>> Click on "ELHS" >>> Click on "Guidance"
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2) Students will be able to locate information related to the 40 hour COMMUNITY SERVICE graduation requirement
Where have YOU volunteered already?
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3) Students will set up their NAVIANCE account
Naviance is YOUR Career & College Planning Tool
What are YOUR ideas for your future careers?
GOTO: student.naviance.com
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4) Students will demonstrate understanding of the 16 CAREER CLUSTERS and POTENTIAL CAREER MATCHES
STUDENT ACTIVITY: Naviance >>> "Self Discovery" >>> "Career Cluster Finder"
STUDENT DOCUMENTATION:
Favorite at least 1 Career Cluster of interest
Favorite at least 1 Career Pathway of interest
Favorite at least 1 Career of interest
WRAP UP: Share out 1 Cluster, Pathway, or Career of Interest
SESSION #1: PERSONALITY
1) Students will be able to locate information related to the 40 hour COMMUNITY SERVICE graduation requirement
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2) Student will demonstrate knowledge of key employability skills
VIDEO: What are “Soft” skills?
NAVIANCE SELF ASSESSMENT: AchieveWorks Skills
Be sure to "FAVORITE" careers of interest!
Write your “Career / Plan / Thoughts” on the printed sheet.
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3) Student will demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between careers and required post-secondary education
What is 1 career you are interested in AND what is the required post-secondary education or licensing needed?
Career vs. Job vs. Hobby (5)
ACTIVATOR: What is a job vs. a career? What is a hobby?
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Extracurricular Activities (5)
ACTIVATOR: Besides academics, what are you involved with?
LESSON: ELHS Clubs & Activities
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Motivation (10)
ACTIVATOR: What motivates you to do something?
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Learning & Productivity Assessment (30)
LESSON: Learning & Productivity
ACTIVITY: naviance.com…"For Students and Parents"..."01028"..."Self Discovery"…"Learning & Productivity"..."Heart" your favorites!
Review (2)
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"YOUR" 1st life decision! (3)
ACTIVATOR: What are your options after ELHS?
LESSON: Post-Secondary Options
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Skills (15)
VIDEO: Soft skills & Hard Skills
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Skills Assessment (30)
ACTIVITY: naviance.com…"For Students and Parents"..."01028"..."Self Discovery"…"Skills"..."Heart" your favorites!
The Changing Career Landscape (10)
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Interest Profiler Assessment (30)
LESSON: VIDEO: Holland Interest Codes
ACTIVITY: naviance.com…"For Students and Parents"..."01028"..."Self Discovery"…"Interest Profiler"..."Heart" your favorites!
Review (5)
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Topics (15)
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Career Cluster Finder Assessment (30)
ACTIVATOR: What career do you want to pursue? Can't answer that...what cluster are you interested in?
LESSON: Career Clusters (Overview)
ACTIVITY: naviance.com…"For Students and Parents"..."01028"..."Self Discovery"…"Career Cluster Finder"..."Heart" your favorites!
Topics (20)
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Strengths Explorer Assessment (30)
ACTIVATOR: What are you greatest strengths? Weaknesses?
LESSON: Strengths Explorer
ACTIVITY: naviance.com…"For Students and Parents"..."01028"..."Self Discovery"…"Strengths Explorer"..."Heart" your favorites!
Review (2)
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Interviewing (25)
VIDEO: How to ace an interview
Interview basics
Interview types
Interview STAR strategy
Interview follow-up & thank you
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Intelligences Assessment (25)
ACTIVITY: naviance.com…"For Students and Parents"..."01028"..."Self Discovery"…"Intelligences"..."Heart" your favorites!
Career Path (30)
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Resume Update (10)
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Exit Survey (10)