My Future?

Subject:  Career Portfolio
Topic: Career Search
Grade: Level: 9 - 12
Student Lesson Name and URL: http://ctap295.ctaponline/~choltz/student 

California Draft Business Education Standards

1.0 BUSINESS CORE

1.1.Business Communications (C): Students will understand communications as applied to personal and professional situations.  They will demonstrate competency by selecting and using appropriate forms of communications in a variety of situations. 

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Career development is an ongoing process through which learners integrate their personal, family, school, work, and community experiences to facilitate career and lifestyle choices.

Students will develop: 
1. an open attitude toward a variety of occupations and types of work 
2. an understanding of the relationship between work and leisure, work and the family, and work and one's interests and abilities 
3. an understanding of the role of technology in the workplace and in daily life 
4. an understanding of the relationship between work and learning 
5. an understanding of the changes taking place in the economy, society, and the job market 
6. an ability to set goals and reflect on the importance of lifelong learning 
7. an ability to prepare for multiple roles throughout life. 

1. interest surveys, aptitude surveys, and possible future goals 
2. technology in the workplace and in our daily lives 
3. social, family, and economic changes 
4. future education options 
5. career clusters 
6. lifestyles 
7. external influences on decision making

1. entrepreneurial education 
2. employability skills (e.g., how to find and keep a job) 
3. the importance of lifelong education and career planning 
4. involvement in the community 
5. the many different roles that an individual can play throughout life 
6. the dynamics of the working world (e.g., unions, unemployment, supply and demand, Pacific Rim, free trade)

1. dynamics of the changing work force and changing influences on the job market (e.g., developing technology and economic trends) 
2. job keeping and advancement skills (interpersonal skills needed in the workplace, employment standards) 
occupational health issues and accessing health support services 
ways to get funding for further education

1. connect what they learn in school with the skills and knowledge needed in the workplace and society in general 
2. experience both theoretical and applied learning 
3. explore identified career directions 

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Introductory Activity

Students will print a copy of the graduation requirements for the Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter School.  Students will then do a self assessment.

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Culminating Activity

Students will prepare and give a 10 minute multimedia presentation  illustrating their career exploration and goal setting activities before a panel of community members and educators. They will have a well-designed career portfolio ready to show prospective employers.

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5  - Well Above Standard - Extra information is included, all words correctly spelled, correct punctuation is used, added graphics or enhancements, takes pride in quality of presentation of material, extra effort is evident
4  - Exceeds Standard - All information is complete, correct spelling and punctuation is used, formatting is correct, meets minimum length requirements, answers all questions fully, typewritten, binder is organized, more than one type of visual is used in presentation (video or pictures incorporated in PowerPoint 
3  - Meets Standard - All information is complete, limited number of spelling or punctuation errors, formatting is correct, meets minimum length requirements, all questions fully answered, typewritten, materials placed in a binder
-1 - Below Standard - Information missing or incomplete,  many spelling and punctuation errors,  incorrect  format, does not meet minimum length requirements, does not fully answer questions
- 3  - Well Below Standard Assignments incomplete or missing, numerous errors in spelling or punctuation, handwritten

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Power Point

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Introductory Activity

High School Graduation Requirements

http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/PSInventory.html

http://www.eecs.umich.edu/mathscience/exploringsci/nextstop/4.htm
This is a great collection of career exploration, planning, and job search activities.  A great collection of links to help in many different areas in order to develop a career goal and then attain that goal

.http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/index.htmLifetime career planning cycle – covers self assessment, exploring options, analyzing information, developing objectives, preparing for the job, locating a job

http://www.ncsu.edu/careerkey/  Learn about the Career Key measure; how Holland's types are related to career choice; and why the Occupational Outlook Handbook is such a great resource. Measure how similar you are to six personality types. Based on the results, you will create a personal list of jobs -- those you will want to explore. Information is given about each one from the best source, the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Based on years of research, we now know best how to make important decisions. You will learn how to apply the four steps: Alternatives, Consequences, Information, and Plans. Which training programs or college majors match your Career Key results? We will suggest ones for you to explore. These steps are recommended by experts in career counseling -- practical steps you can take to learn more about yourself and the world of work. There is also advice on career counseling and getting help on the Internet.

http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocecs/CRC/manual-home.html
University of Waterloo Career development Manual 

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/index.htm
Lifetime career planning cycle – covers self assessment, exploring options, analyzing information, developing objectives, preparing for the job, locating a job

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/index.htm

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/skills.htm  - a skills assessment worksheet to print out and complete

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/interests.htm -  an interest assessment worksheet to print out and complete

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/motivators.htm  - a motivators assessment worksheet to print out and complete

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/workvalues.htm  - a work related assessment worksheet to print out and complete

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/whoami.htm  - a self assessment summary sheet to print out and complete

http://www.nwc.edu/career/planning/phase1/educational.htm - blue arrows lifetime career planning cycle - covers self assessment, exploring options, analyzing information, developing objectives, preparing for the job, looking for a job 

http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/csom/GCS/Guide/Cover_Letter/cover_letter.html
Cover letter format, sample cover letters, sample thank you letters, sample reference request letters, and sample reference sheets are all included in this site maintained by Boston College 

http://jobsmart.org/tools/resume/
Includes What Is a Resume?, What Is the Right Resume for Me?, Resume Tips and Samples, and Electronic Resume Banks 

http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/csom/GCS/Guide/Resumes/resume.html  Guidelines for preparing an electronic resume, sample chronological and functional resumes, and a list of action verbs are all included in this site maintained by Boston College. 

http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/csom/GCS/Guide/Interview/Interviews.html
Interview preparation tips, examples of typical interview questions, an interview checklist, and possible questions to ask an interviewer have been prepared by Boston College in this informative site. 

http://www.myboss.com/newbossit.html
Tips to help you pre-interview, during the interview, and post-interview. 

http://www.jobweb.com/Resources/Library/Interviews__Resumes/default.htm

http://www.jobweb.org   From here go to the site map for all kinds of information

 http://www.jobweb.com/search/sitemap.htm
Now that you've interviewed for the position, it's time to send a thank you letter.  Traditional versus creative thank-you and sample letters are included here. 

http://www.bsu.edu/careers/thanxltr.html
includes components of the letter and samples. 

http://careers.wsj.com/?content-cwc-salaries.htm
How much should you earn?  Choose the occupation you're considering, and read median salaries for the job.  You'll also get a list of recent Wall Street Journal articles about the profession 

http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco2003.htm
This site contains highlights from the Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of industry and occupational employment and the labor force. 

http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20043.htm
Once you have received a job offer, the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides a list of issues to consider when assessing the job offer 

Motivational Appraisal of Person Potential (MAPP) http://www.assessment.com/MAPPMembers/takeMAPP.asp
It's worth your time to answer the 71 questions in this assessment.  You'll be provided with 10 areas of career interest that match our profile.  You'll  also be able to read a synopsis of your profile. 

http://mois.org/moistest.html
Michigan Occupational Information System-Self-Assessment Career survey - this site provides a brief survey to you to find out what your career interests are.  The survey is divided into three survey areas (interests, aptitudes, and experiences) to narrow your interests.  Once you submit the survey, three job categories are displayed.  each category has a list of positions that can be clicked to find further information about the career. 

http://services.review.com/registration/index.asp?body=login
Have to log in , but it does have some helpful places to visit about careers  You'll have to register to take this test.  Answer 24 questions and get a profile of your interests and your usual style.  You can choose to read more about any of the occupations that match your profile.  For each job, you get a day in the life, average salaries, major employers, and more. 

http://collegeboard.org
Go to site directory and then go to Career Search. There is a comprehensive questionnaire there:

 http://cbweb9p.collegeboard.org/career/html/searchQues.html   After answering 34 questions about your personality, your preferred working environment, and your salary requirements, you'll get a list of job matches.  For each job, you can read a detailed profile. 

http://www.keirsey.com/    Keirsey Temperament Sorter http://www.keirsey.com/cgi-bin/keirsey/newkts.cgi
This personality test scores results according to the Myers-Briggs system.  Once you have taken the test, you will receive your Jungian Personality type.  A summary of personality types presence in the general population and their characteristics is also provided.  Possible job paths and work environment preferences are included 

Cover Letters 
http://www.smartbiz.com/sbs/arts/cla2.htm
Cover letter blunders to avoid 

http://www.smartbiz.com
search for resources on specific topics 

try this http://www.bsu.edu/careers/
ball state university career center has information but you must scout around for it. Career Planning and Job-Search Information 

http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/webquest/webquest.html
links to information about webquests and lists of webquests. 

http://www.careerlab.com/letters/
samples of all kinds of letters that might prove useful when looking for a job 

webquest taskonomy http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/taskonomy.html
some fun web quests for students at all levels 

Choice College Website

http://www.ulinks.com/
Links to Universities 

http://www.collegenet.com
Information about colleges and scholarships, and financial aid as well as online applications 

http://www.2h.com/Tests/personality.phtml
a list of different personality tests 

http://www.coach.net/personal.htm
Lists of tests and assessments great list of all kinds of tests 

http://www.jobweb.org/catapult/catapult.htm
Links to different places to visit about careers 

http://www.jobweb.org/catapult/Assess.htm
Career Assessment tools link to Career development manual at university of waterloo 

http://www.claitors.com/ooh/ooh00015.htm
Tomorrow's Jobs - Bureau of Labor - statistics projections of the labor force, economic growth, industry output and employment, and occupational employment over a 10 to 15 year period. 

http://www.myfuture.com/career.html   career toolbox includes personality and interest quizzes, how jobs how to write a resume and cover letter, interview tips, and military opportunities
 

http://www.myfuture.com/beyond.html
beyond high school help with finding a job, how to use your volunteer work, and link to help with cover letters resume and inventories - career toolbox has hot jobs and how to ace the interview, build a cover letter, create your resume and work quizzes 

http://stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_tch.htm
Teachers guide to BLS Career Information 

http://stats.bls.gov/blshome.htm
Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Occupational Outlook Handbook, K-12 educational resources, economy at a Glance, surveys and Programs, data, Publicaitons and research papers 

http://www.dol.gov/dol/asp/public/fibre/main.htm
Department of labor educational Resources" has section on career exploration and finding a job and "Jobs for Kids who Like.  . and facts for "So You Are Thinking about Dropping Out of School" 

http://www.dol.gov
Americas career Tool kit 

http://www.acinet.org/acinet
America's Career Infonet - Outlook, wages and trends, employer search, state profile, resource library, and career exploration 

http://www.eiu.edu/~mediasrv/welcome.html
Media Services Instructional Technology  Multimedia Projects, classrooms, webct workshops and a list of the top 40 educational links 

http://www.meridian.wednet.edu/mms/8th/mla.htm
MLA parenthetical reference guide

http://www.mla.org/style/style_index.htm
Official MLA Guide to citing web sites

http://www.khsd.k12.ca.us/vepage
California Network of Virtual Enterprises, International Web 

http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2000-01 Edition

http://library.thinkquest.org/13344/search/jobs.html
A list of jobs to research and links for teachers from main page

www.ipl.org/teen/pathways/
Career paths Internet Public library
Has Keirsey Temperament sorter and other inventories.  Can look at career biographies and see samples of questions that were asked.  The career preparation section has many links to cover letters resumes, etc.

http://jobsmart.org/tools/resume/cletters.htm
Cover Letters

http://www.jobweb.org/jconline/resumes/letters/default.shtml
read cover letter tips from human resources professionals and check out four sample letters
 

Search engines

Yahoo http://www.yahoo.com/

Google http://www.google.com/

AltaVista http://altavista.com/

http://ctap295.ctaponline.org/~Degan/index.html
choosing application software has links and explanations for different search engines 

Culminating Activity
Students will compose a power point presentation in order to present their plan to a panel of business people.
Tutorials Media services http://www.eiu.edu/~mediasrv/ppoint9/powerpoint.html

PRETEST

POSTTEST

CAREER RESEARCH ASSESSMENT

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