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This first unit of Teaching Career Exploration help students expand their self-knowledge in order to explore careers that fit their learning style, interests, strengths, and abilities. It is imperative that students begin exploring careers by increasing their self-awareness.
Assignment A is a Career Map Report. Introduce and review Assignment A at the beginning of the unit, but do not have students complete it until after Lessons 1-7. All the lessons in Unit A build toward the completion of Assignment A. A Career Map Report asks students to summarize and reflect on the results of a series of
assessments, meant to guide them toward deeper self-understanding. By the end of the unit, they will have completed their Career Map Report and presented it to their parent or guardian. This is an important step because students do not journey through education or careers alone.
There are several smaller assignments within this unit, each appearing before the lesson that addresses the assignment. In addition to learning more about themselves through career, personality, and learning style assessments, students will learn how to create a PowerPoint slide show, give an oral presentation, learn to create tables in Microsoft Word, learn to track data, and create graphs in Microsoft Word—all important business and technology skills for their futures.
 
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UNIT A - Career Exploration
Career Mapping- Summative Assessment
Career Assessments
Researching Jobs - Summative Assessment
Career research slide show and PowerPoint presentation
Career Research Graphing - Summative Assessment
High School Learning Plan - Summative Assessment
Summative Paddle Game Review
Career Map Parent presentation Role-Play - Summative Assessment
Career Map Presentations
Final Exam with Answer Key
 
UNIT B - Job Applications
Job Application Packet and Interview - Summative Assessment
Researching Job Opportunities
Resume Writing - Summative Assessment
Cover Letter Writing - Summative Assessment
Job Application Follow-up Email
Job Interview Questions and Answers - Summative Assessment
Job Interview Preparation
Company Profile PowerPoint Slide Show - Summative Assessment
Company Profile Presentation
Mock Interview - Summative Assessment
Final Exam with Answer Key
 
UNIT C - Personal Finance
Personal Finance Reflection - Summative Assessment
Understanding Income
Understanding Expenses
Creating a Balanced Budge
Final Exam with Answer Key
Course Conclusion
 
It’s important to keep students focused on exploring careers during this unit. It is not imperative for them to find their one right or perfect career at this time. They should be asked to question their previous assumptions about themselves, their imagined careers, and their yet undiscovered abilities and talents. They should also be encouraged to conduct research and talk to experts to gain insight into real careers.
The ultimate purpose of this unit is to expose students to career resources and encourage them to explore careers through their unique set of likes, strengths, abilities, styles, and desires.
 
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