Career Prep (Period 5 ) Assignments
- Instructor
- Janice Luke
- Term
- 2018 - 2019 School Year
- Department
- Career and Technology Education
- Description
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Career Prep/Work Program is a course that is focused on preparing students to be Career Ready as they pursue their post-secondary goals. Students will have the opportunity to take the necessary steps towards their goals by following a career path as they learn basic skills of job search, resume writing, job interviewing techniques, and following up with potential employers. The student will be required to maintain employment in the community of which they will be evaluated. This course will also allow students the opportunity to research the specifics of potential Colleges/Technical Schools and various branches of the Military depending on their particular individual post-secondary goals.
Bell Schedule
Class Period Time 1st 7:45-8:31 2nd 8:35-9:21 3rd 9:25-10:11 4th 10:15-11:01 5th 11:05-11:51 Wings/Lunches 11:55-12:56 6th 1:00-1:46 7th 1:50-2:36 8th 2:40-3:25
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Past Assignments
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3-5-19
Choices 360: Go here - www.choices360.com and follow worksheet to create an account. We are going to begin using this program for career search. The goal is to eventually make it a school wide tool.
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2-26-19
Explore career videos: Career One stop
Pick 2 different careers that interest you, watch the video for each one, read the information about each one
Answer the following for each one:
1. What career did you choose?
2. Describe the career.
3. What is the average pay?
4. What is the career outlook?
5. What type of training is needed?
6. Is this career something you would seriously consider for your future? Why/why not? Explain.
Due at the end of class.
2-27-19
What's Right For Me?
Go to this website: Find Training
Find the training option that best meets your needs. For the career of your choice
Click on the training type that's right for you and write down a plan or goal set on the things you need to do to get that training type completed.
Due at the end of class.
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2-18-19
Complete Work Logs: should be on # 7.
I will do a binder check for a major grade.
Be sure you write down your employer's name and phone number if you haven't already done so. I will be calling them sometime this week for an evaluation.
Assignment: Do a search on what it takes to succeed on the job. Write down your top 5 and explain to me why you feel the 5 things you chose are the most important. (1 page complete sentences)
Due at the end of class today.
2-19-19
Tomorrow we will have a guest speaker from Universal Technical Institute. Do some research on UTI in preparation for tomorrow. Write down information about the school: locations, tuition, programs, admissions requirements, etc. In addition, write down 5 questions to ask the representative tomorrow during the presentation.
Due at the end of class today.
2-20-19
Guest speaker from Universal Technical Institute. Listen respectively and ask questions.
2-21-19
After listening to the presentation from UTI yesterday, write about what you learned about what they have to offer. You may critique the presentation and include any of the general information he presented as well. Write in complete sentences; paragraph form.
Due at the end of class today.
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2-6-19
This week is National Counselors Appreciation Week. Your assignment for today is to show appreciation to our Counselor, Mrs. Dillon. Be creative and take time to really show your appreciation. Suggestions: write a nice note; make a personalized card that is thought out and colorful; draw a nice picture showing appreciation for all she does for us. Or anything else you may think of. Be sure to sign your name and turn in to the tray.
Take your time and do a good job! I know you will - Yes it is a participation grade
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1-22-19
MEET IN in the COMPUTER LAB NEAR LIBRARY.
Assignment: Think about the day you were first hired at your job; either it was during the interview, maybe during the time you were in training, or sometime early as you started working. What were your Employer's expectations of you? Answer completely in at least 3-5 complete sentences.
After you complete that, do a google search on "employer expectations" and compare what you find to how you answered the question above. Write another 3-5 complete sentences comparing what you wrote with what you found in your search.
Turn it in to Mrs. Lozano by the end of class today.
1-24-19
Be sure your binder/notebook is in order: you should have 3 work logs with the most recent one at the front. I will be taking a major grade on them today for progress reports.
Please write down your employer's name and phone number and turn it into the tray by the end of class today. I will be calling to do an evaluation on your job.
Complete Revising assignment: due at end of class today.
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1-16-18 - Interest Assessment
Job Hunter's Guide pg. 8-9. Read the directions on pg 8. When you get finished counting your interest group with the most checks, search for a different career based on that interest. Make sure it is different from your previous searches. You may use any of the websites we have used in class to conduct your search. (you will be answering the questions below) Below is the grading rubric:
Different Career than previously researched - 20 points
Answer the following questions on your paper from your research (in your own words!) - 35 points
- Will there be a strong demand for that career in the future?
- What are the trends that could influence the demand in the future?
- Will there be local jobs in that field, or will you have to relocate?
- What skills, education, languages and experience are required in that field?
- Will the job pay enough?
- Will you find satisfaction in that career and will it be fulfilling?
- Do you have what it takes to be successful in that field?
Write the questions and answers - 20 points
Name, Date, Title: Interest Assessment: (write in the career you chose and website/s you used - 25 points
Due at the end of class
1-16-19
Job Hunter's Guide pg. 16
Develop your "Blurb" - at least 5 sentences in paragraph form (20 points each)
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1-7-19 Monday:
Clean out notebooks and turn in last semester's work logs.
Fill out a new work log - this will be week 1
Choose 1 of the KLST Concho Careers and watch video/article; Then write a summary of what it takes to enter into the Career you chose.
Include name, date, Title: Concho Career, at least 1/2 a page of complete sentences summarizing the career you chose, Due at the end of class. (Each category is worth 20 points)
1-8-19 Tuesday:
Take the Career you chose from Yesterday's Concho Careers list and use the following websites to help you further research the Career.
Include job outlook, Education needed, salary/wage ranges, and also include a statement/summary of why you chose the particular Concho Career. Due at the end of class. (Each category is worth 20 points)
1-10-19 Thursday:
Classroom discussion/participation: We are going to work in the Job Hunter's Guide on pg. 6 and 7 as a class.
Individual Assignment: pg. 7 Exercise 5: Financial Needs Assessment: Do a Google search on each of the Expenses in the first column to find out the average cost for that item per month for the San Angelo area. Once you fill out the cost of each monthly expense, calculate the total monthly expenses and the taxes. Due at the end of class.
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11-26-18
Welcome Back: Study/Catch up
11-27-18
We need to back track to the last 3 days of class before Thanksgiving Break. Go back and complete the assignment for Wed. Nov. 14. Due at end of class.
11-28-18 (Sub)
Go back to the assignment for Thursday Nov. 15 and complete it. Due at the end of class.
There will be an additional assignment as determined by the Sub.
11-29-18
Go back to the assignment for Friday Nov. 16 and complete it. Due at the end of class.
11-30-18
Work log for the week; place it at the front of your notebooks. Make sure notebooks are organized. I will do a notebook check for a major grade.
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Military Week
11-12-18:
Marines - SSGT Arenas will be speaking to the class today. Write about what you have learned about the Marines and what he focused on his presentation (1 page). You may use the following website to add facts about the Marines to your paper: https://www.military.com/marine-corps.
You must include specifics of what SSGT Arenas said in is presentation. Use proper grammar and complete sentences. Due at the end of class Wednesday, 11-14-18.
11-13-18:
Navy/Coast Guard - Jesse Hart, representing the Navy, will be speaking to the class today. Write about what you have learned about the Navy and what he focused on his presentation (1 page). You may use the following website to add facts about the Navy/Coast Guard to your paper:
You must include specifics of what Hart said in his presentation. Use proper grammar and complete sentences. Due at the end of class Wednesday, 11-14-18.
11-14-18
New Mexico Military Institute Junior College (NMMI) - You will be pulled out of your 6th period today to hear a presentation from the representatives from NMMI.
During class today: New work log and place it in your notebooks; finish the papers from Monday and Tuesday and turn them in by the end of class!
Homework: Write about what you have learned about the NMMI and what they focused on during the presentation (1 page). You may use the following website to add facts about the NMMI to your paper:
You must include specifics of what was said in the presentation. Use proper grammar and complete sentences. Due at the beginning of class Friday, 11-16-18 before the presentation of the day.
11-15-18
Army/National Guard: SSGT Ortiz will be speaking to the class today. Write about what you have learned about the Army and what he focused on his presentation (1 page). You may use the following website to add facts about the Army/National Guard to your paper:
You must include specifics of what was said in the presentation. Use proper grammar and complete sentences. Due at the beginning of class Friday, 11-16-18 before the presentation of the day.
11-16-18
Air Force/Cadet Civil Air Patrol: Bruhn of the Air Force will be speaking to the class today. Write about what you have learned about the Air Force and what he focused on her presentation (1 page). You may use the following website to add facts about the Air Force to your paper:
Cadet Civil Air Patrol:
You must include specifics of what was said in the presentation. Use proper grammar and complete sentences. Due at the beginning of class Monday, after Thanksgiving Break.
We have much to be Thankful For: Have a very safe and enjoyable break with your families!
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11-5-18
New work hours log; put the most recent log at the front of notebook
If you were absent Friday you need to make up the Mock Interview 6 weeks test.
Today's topic is Following up after the interview. Write a thank you letter or statement of thanks to Mrs. Hodges for the interview. You may go to this website and read the section on writing a statement of thanks for tips: https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/career-resources/letters/
You may also visit: https://www.myfuture.com/career/applying/job-interview-tips under the Follow up tab for additional tips on how to write your thank you letter to Mrs. Hodges. Make sure you write the letter in a professional manner using date, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Each element will be 20 points.
The Letters will be due TODAY - 11-5-18. If they are not turned in today it will go in as Missing which is a zero.
11-6-18
Congratulations! You gave an awesome interview and the potential employer has just offered you a position in the company. However, you have had second thoughts for whatever reason or reasons. Write a letter to Mrs. Hodges declining the job offer. You may go to this website and review declining the job offer for tips: https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/career-resources/letters/
Make sure you write the letter in a professional manner using date, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Each element will be 20 points.
The Letters will be due TODAY - 11-6-18. If they are not turned in today, it will go in as Missing which is a zero.
11-7-18
Building a Career Network - go here: https://www.myfuture.com/career/looking/building-a-career-network and take a page of notes over the topic. Be sure to date your paper, include title, and use roman numerals to separate the subtitles (Growing your network, Impressing Potential Contacts, and Helping Potential Contacts Remember You)
The notes will be due TODAY - 11-7-18. If they are not turned in today, it will go in as Missing which is a zero.
11-8-18
References vs. Recommendations - go here: https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/career-resources/letters/ and read the section on references and recommendatios. Write a least half a page paragraph explaining the differences of the two. Include how they are similar if applicable.
The paragraphs will be due TODAY - 11-8-18. If they are not turned in today, it will go in as Missing which is a zero.
11-9-18
Use today as a study/classwork for other classes day. Next week is Military Week!
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10-29-18
Get a new work hours log: should be on week 9. Place it in your notebook with the most recent log at the front.
This week you will be preparing for your mock interview which will count as your six weeks test on Friday Nov. 2. Below are the questions you will be asked along with the grading rubric on the areas in which you will be graded during the mock interview.
You will need to provide a written answer to each question that will be turned in (for a grade) prior to your interview on Nov. 2. This will also be used during the week as a guide to help you prepare.
Mock Interview Questions:
1. Tell me about yourself
2. What are your short term career goals? What are your long term career goals (5 years after graduation)?
3. What are your strongest skills that you can offer a future employer? What are your weaknesses and what steps are you taking to improve them?
4. Tell me about a time in which things weren't going very well on your job. How did you handle it?
5. What is the most important thing you learned (or are learning) in high school?
Mock Interview Grading Rubric: Total points available - 100
20 points - Dress professionally - Nice jeans, kaki pants, slacks; ladies may wear a skirt (stay in dress code)
Nice button down shirt or polo type shirt; ladies may wear a nice blouse
Close toed shoes
Make sure you don't wear anything distracting and/or wear strong smelling perfumes/colognes etc
20 points - Give the interviewer a firm hand shake (beginning and ending) make eye contact and introduce yourself
20 points- Speak slowly and clearly during interview; maintain eye contact and good posture
20 points- Avoid touching your face/hair; avoid tapping fingers, playing with hands or any objects in hands
20 points - Answer all questions in complete sentences and use proper English (no slang)
10-30-18
1. Big Mac Article - read and complete the questions
2. Complete EXERCISE 1: CHARACTERISTICS INVENTORY in your Job Hunter's Guide page 4
3. Continue working on written responses on your interview questions; you may practice answering with a partner (quietly)
10-31-18
1. Complete EXERCISE 2: JOB VALUES INVENTORY in your Job Hunter's Guide page 5
2. Continue working on written responses on your interview questions; you may practice answering with a partner (quietly)
11-1-18
Continue working on written responses on your interview questions; you may practice answering with a partner (quietly)
Catch up/Study etc.
11-2-18
6 weeks test - Mock Interviews: you will be called out for your interview individually.
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10-22-18
We will be studying about all of the details of how to interview for a job. Go to:
Read through the first 5 categories and take a page of notes; we will discuss it during class.
The categories you will focus on today are:
1. Know your target
2. Know yourself
3. Practice
4. Dress the Part
5. Arrive Early
There will be an extra assignment if needed. (to be determined by the sub)
10-23-18
Get new work log and keep in notebooks;
Class discussion on yesterdays categories. (Dress the part - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_oGKceD-j0)
Continue on interviewing for a job. Go to:
Read through the next 5 categories and take a page of notes; we will discuss it during class.
The categories you will focus on today are:
6. Make a good first impression
7. Answer honestly and well
8. Be yourself
9. Ask Questions
10. Follow up
10-24-18
Juniors will be taking ASVAB today: https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab/asvab-test-explained.html
Class discussion on yesterday's categories
Hand out Job Hunter's Guide - we will be reading through this guide together in class a little at a time and discuss as we go. You will be graded on participation and if there are places in the guide that will need to be filled out. Make sure you put your name on it and you will have the option to take it with you or leave it in the classroom. Do NOT lose it.
10-25-18
Continue in Job Hunter's Guide
10-26-18
Catch up/Study
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10-15-18
New work log and keep in notebook - There will be a notebook check on Friday for a major grade.
Take care of any missing work! No excuses!
I will hand back your rough draft cover letters and resumes for you to type for a major grade. Begin typing them today.
10-16-18
Continue and finish up typing your cover letters/resumes.
Begin reading/working through the Job Hunters Guide (I will hand out a copy to everyone)
10-17-18
College/Career Day: Guest speakers: Wendy Weber will present Life after Graduation; Followed by Angelo State University's Dr. Salisbury.
Write a 1 page summary on what you learned from today's guest speakers.
10-18-18
Continue in Job Hunters Guide
10-19-18
Notebooks will be check for a major grade: this should be an easy 100 for everyone! They should be filled out completely, holes punched with the most recent work log in the front.
Catch up/Study; This weeks assignments are due today.
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10-9-18
Get a new work hour log sheet, fill it out and keep it in your notebook. Make sure your notebooks are up to date, should have 7 logs. Punch holes in the logs and keep them organized. Unorganized notebooks, incomplete logs will result in lost points when I have notebook check.
Review Cover Letter Guidelines
We will begin the process of putting together a Resume. Go to https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/career-resources/letters/ under the Help with your Resume and CV tab. Read through; take notes this will be a daily grade (some of you didn't turn in your notes last week)
10-10-18
Continue on Resume work: Go to https://www.myfuture.com/career/applying/creating-your-resume
take notes on the steps for a daily grade
Extra Credit: 30 points - mark it on your notes for credit: What are 3 types of resumes used? Describe them.
10-11-18
Begin writing your own resume: you may not have much to put on it at this point; include job history, grades, clubs/organizations, volunteer work, etc. use your brag sheet if needed. You need to know how to write a resume. You may use the Resume builders on either one of the websites from Tuesday or Wednesday if that will help you. This is a rough draft. You will be typing your cover letters and resumes next week for a final copy and major grade.
10-12-18
Finish Resume Rough Draft; Catch up day/study etc.
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10-1-18
New work log and keep in notebook
We will be starting a new unit on building a Cover Letter and Resume. This is a very important skill to know and build upon as you advance in your own professional Career Path.
Class discussion on the "Brag Sheet"; begin filling out your own "Brag Sheet"
Discuss Professional Email Guidelines; develop your own professional email
10-2-18
Class discussion: https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/career-resources/letters/#cover
Read Cover Letter Guide as a class and take notes in class
Review example cover letters
10-3-18
Class discussion: https://www.myfuture.com/career/applying/creating-your-cover-letter
Review example cover letters and take notes in class
10-4-18
Handout: Cover Letter Guide
Choose a career that you will consider for your future. Begin writing a rough draft cover letter for your future career
10-5-18
Finish writing your cover letter rough draft and turn in. You will eventually type your cover letter as we progress through this unit.
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Complete weekly work hours log
Career Prep: Homecoming Week at GCHS (9-24-18 to 9-28-18)
We will be researching the history of Homecoming this week. You will research a different topic each day. In order to receive full credit on each assignment you will have to meet all requirements of the following grading rubic:
Total points - 100
1. You must use websites other than Wikipedia (Do Not use Wikipedia) - 20 points
2. You must include your name, date, title of the topic of the day - 20 points
3. You must cite the title of the article you use, the url/website, and the author - 20 points
4. You must write in complete sentences and it must be at least 1/2 a page - 1 page as indicated - 20 points
5. You must write in your own words and utilize class time wisely to complete your work - 20 points
9-24-18: Research the origins/history of Homecoming - minimum 1/2 page (refer to the grading rubic)
Extra Credit: 5 points: What is today's designated dress up day at GCHS?
9-25-18: Research the traditions of Homecoming: 1. Homecoming Court
2. Homecoming Parade - minimum 1/2 page (see grading rubric)
Extra Credit: 5 points: What is today's designated dress up day at GCHS?
(There will be an extra assignment today if needed)
9-26-18: Research the traditions of football: 1. tailgate 2. pep rallies - minimum 1/2 page (see rubric)
Extra Credit: 5 points: What is today's designated dress up day at GCHS?
9-27-18: Research the traditions/history of 1. Spirit Week 2. Mums and Garters 3. Homecoming Dance - minimum 1 page (see rubric)
Extra Credit: 5 points: What is today's designated dress up day at GCHS?
9-28-18: Be sure to complete your weekly work hours log. Catch up/Study/Apply/Research etc.
Extra Credit: 5 points on a major grade: What is today's designated dress up day at GCHS?
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9-17-18
Fill out a new job hour log for your work week. Keep syllabus and all weekly work logs in your notebooks/binders. Turn notebooks/binders in on Friday 9-21-18. (Major grade)
I will call your job supervisor this week (Major grade) for job evaluation.
Go to:
Watch Building Employability Skills for school jobs life video
Write: Under each Employability Skills category:
1. Applied Knowledge
2.Effective Relationships
3. Workplace Skills
a. Write the definition of each category
b. Under the Applied Knowledge and Effective Relationship categories - choose one that you use most on your job and explain how and why giving specific examples
c. Under the Workplace Skills category - choose 2 that you think you have to use the most at your job, explain and give specific examples
9-18-18
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Watch Employability Skills through Contextualized CTE
Write: What are your thoughts about the direction education is moving: From a traditional core subject curriculum to the connection of classroom learning to jobs and careers? Is it good or bad? Why/why not? Will graduation rates increase, decrease? Explain. Do you think Grape Creek should follow in these steps?
Extra Credit: 25 points
Explain what 60X30Tx is. (Texas Higer Education Coordinating Board)
9-19-18
College/Career Day - guest speaker
9-20-18
From yesterday's speaker:
Write about something specific that you learned, found interesting, and/or would like to get more information about. (1 page)
9-21-18
Notebooks/Binders due
Catch up/Study/Research/Apply etc.
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Class assignments for the Week of 9-4-18