Careers

= Career: = = Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. =


 * ** Careers are Everywhere: [[file:Careers Are Everywhere.pdf]] **
 * Introduction to ONet: [[file:Introduction to ONet.odt]]
 * Career Awareness in Elementary School [[file:Brochure Career Awareness in Elementary School.pdf]]
 * Going Places Activity Book: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * Careers for Me: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * JobSeekers Careers in Demand: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * Career Powerpoint Assignment: [[file:Career Power Point Assignment.odt]]
 * Career Investigations: [[file:Career Investigation.pdf]]
 * Family Living Career Explorations: [[file:Family Living Career Explorations.pdf]][[file:Family Living Curriculums.pdf]]
 * Dictionary of Occupational Titles: [[file:Dictionary of Occupational Titles, etc..pdf]]
 * Occupations Finder: [[file:Occupations FInder I.pdf]] [[file:Occupations Finder II.pdf]]


 * [[file:Non Traditional Jobs.odt]]
 * C:A1.3. Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests and motivations**


 * Career Identification: [[file:Career ID Wrap Up.odt]]
 * Career Styles: [[file:Career Styles.odt]]
 * Aptitudes Checklists: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * Work Activities Checklist: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * ** Interest Inventory: [[file:Interest Inventory.pdf]]**
 * Career Questions:[[file:Career Questions.odt]]
 * Identify Interests: [[file:What You Like.pdf]]
 * Who Am I: [[file:Who Am I.pdf]]
 * Self Assessment: [[file:Self Assessment.pdf]]
 * Getting to Know Myself: [[file:Getting to Know Myself.pdf]]
 * Getting to Know You: [[file:Getting to Know You.pdf]]
 * Brochure: Help Child Identify Interests: [[file:Brochure Help Child Identify Interests.pdf]]


 * Booklet : [[file:Help Child Make Career Decision 2.pdf]]
 * Decision Making Model: [[file:Decision Making Model.pdf]]
 * Draw the Decision Making Model: [[file:Cartoon Drawing.pdf]]

C:A1.6 Learn how to set goals

 * The One Way to Win Syndrome: [[file:The Way to Win Syndrome.pdf]]


 * [[file:Middle School Timeline.odt]]
 * 2008 Pennsylvania Pathways: [[file:2008 PENNSYLVANIA PATHWAYS.pdf]]
 * Decisions, Decisions! A Guide for Students Entering High School: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * PA Workforce: Jobseekers Jobs in Demand
 * Think About the Job That You Want: [[file:Think About the Job You Want.odt]]
 * Career Key Assignment: [[file:Careerkey Assignment.pdf]]
 * PTA Explore the Possibilities: [[file:pta-explorethepossibilities.pdf]][[file:pta-explorethepossibilitiesposter.pdf]]

**C:A1.8 Pursue and develop competency in areas of interest**


 * Careers in Science: [[file:Archive.zip]]


 * Careers in Math: [[file:Archive.zip]]


 * Careers in English: [[file:Archive.zip]]

C:A2.1 Acquire employability skills such as working on a team, problem-solving and organizational skills

 * Employability Skills that can be Learned in school: [[file:Employability Skills.odt]]


 * [[file:Job Interview Questions.odt]]
 * [[file:Mock Interview Rating Scale.pdf]]
 * Interviewing: [[file:Interviewing.odt]]
 * McDowell Interview Project: [[file:McDowell Interview Project.pdf]][[file:McDowell Interview Project II.pdf]]
 * Interview Forms: [[file:Interview Evaluation Form.pdf]][[file:Interview Evaluation Form II.pdf]]

C:A2.3 Demonstrate knowledge about the changing workplace
PA High Priority Occupations: NWPA High Priority Occupations:

C:A2.5 Learn to respect individual uniqueness in the workplace
**C:A2.6 Learn how to write a résumé**


 * Resume: [[file:Resume Information.odt]]


 * C:A2.7 Develop a positive attitude toward work and learning**


 * Work Situations Checklist: [[file:Archive.zip]]

C:A2.9 Utilize time- and task-management skills
Time Management:

= Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. =

C:B1 Acquire Career Information

 * C:B1.1 Apply decision-making skills to career planning, course selection and career transition**

= C:B1.2 Identify personal skills, interests and abilities and relate them to current career choice =
 * Parent Involvement Brochure**: [[file:Brochure Parent Involvement.pdf]]**
 * Helping Your Child Make a Career Decision** : [[file:Brochure Help Child Make Career Decision.pdf]]**
 * Career Cluster Course of Study: [[file:Career Plans of Study I.pdf]][[file:Career Plans of Study II.pdf]][[file:Career Plans of Study III.pdf]]
 * Sample Career Day Materials: [[file:Sample Career Day Materials.pdf]]

= C:B1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the career-planning process =
 * Help Your Child Identify Interests: [[file:Brochure Help Child Identify Interests.pdf]]

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 * Why Should Your Child Explore Careers: [[file:Brochure Why Should Child Explore Career.pdf]]

C:B1.4 Know the various ways in which occupations can be classified

 * The 16 Career Clusters: [[file:The 16 Career Clusters.odt]]
 * The 16 Career Clusters Cut Out: [[file:16 Career Clusters.odt]]
 * ** Career Clusters Logos: [[file:Career Clusters Logos.ppt]]**
 * ** Career Clusters Powerpoint Explanation: [[file:Career Clusters PowerPoint Explanation.ppt]]**
 * ** PA Career Clusters and Pathways Brochure: [[file:PA Career Clusters and Pathways.pdf]]**
 * ** The States' Career Cluster Initiative Report 2002: [[file:Clusters Initiative Intro Sept 2002.doc]]**
 * ** Course of Study for Career Clusters: [[file:Archive.zip]]**
 * ** Career Clusters Questions: [[file:Career Clusters.odt]]**
 * ** Career Clusters and Pathways: [[file:Brochure Career Clusters and Pathway.pdf]]**
 * 16 Career Clusters: [[file:16 Career Cluster System.odt]]

**C:B1.5 Use research and information resources to obtain career information**
 * [[file:Guess vs. Reality.odt]]
 * C:B1.6 Learn to use the Internet to access career-planning information**
 * Career Planning: A Skill for the Future [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * What Everyone Should Know About Career Planning [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * Great Websites for Career Information: [[file:Great Websites for Career.pdf]]
 * C:B1.7 Describe traditional and nontraditional career choices and how they relate to career choic** **e**
 * [[file:Gender Role Quiz.odt]]
 * [[file:High Wage Nontraditional Career Options.pdf]]

C:B2 Identify Career Goals

 * C:B2.1 Demonstrate awareness of the education and training needed to achieve career goals**


 * Going Places: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * ** Moving On to Higher Education: [[file:Archive.zip]]**
 * After High School What?:

C:B2.2 Assess and modify their educational plan to support career
Career Choices and Educational Options: C**:B2.3 Use employability and job readiness skills in internship, mentoring, shadowing and/or other work experience**


 * School to Work: [[file:Archive.zip]]
 * About School to Work: [[file:Archive.zip]]


 * C:B2.4 Select course work that is related to career** **interests**


 * ** Jobs that Matter: [[file:Archive.zip]]**
 * Career Assessments for All Ages: [[file:Career Assessments for All Ages.pdf]]

C:B2.5 Maintain a career-planning portfolio
Writing a Resume: Portfolio Planner: Portfolio Information:

= Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work. =

C:C1.2 Explain how work can help to achieve personal success and satisfaction
How Much Will it Cost to Be Me: Cost of Living vs. Wages Earned:

C:C1.3 Identify personal preferences and interests influencing career choice and success

 * [[file:Choosing a Career.odt]]
 * Strong Interest Inventory Example: [[file:Strong Interest Inventory Report.pdf]]

C:C1.5 Describe the effect of work on lifestyle
Credit Guide: Financial Management:

C:C2.1 Demonstrate how interests, abilities and achievement relate to achieving personal, social, educational and career goals
Bright Future:

C:C2.4 Apply academic and employment readiness skills in work-based learning situations such as internships, shadowing and/or mentoring experiences

 * Getting a Job: [[file:Archive.zip]]

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