Stephen J. Rocco, M.Ed.
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Unit 5 - Career Exploration and Planning

Essential Question(s): 
How do we choose a career that focuses on your values (lifestyle), skills, interests, and personality traits?  //  
¿Cómo elegimos una carrera que se centra en el valor (estilo de vida), habilidades, intereses y rasgos de personalidad?​

Four Important Documents
"My Career Plan" - Checklist  - Insert Due Dates into blank slots.
Career Plan Do-Nows
Career Plan Summary

Google Slides Template Final

Jumpstart Reality Check

​Career Cluster and Pathways Handout
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Career Exploration Notes - Vocabulary
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Lifestyle - Padlet
​Work Values Checklist

Career Jeopardy Game
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O'Net Online

Bureau of Labor and Statistics
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Career Exploration Webquest 

Career Jeopardy Game http://pages.minot.k12.nd.us/votech/File/Jeopardy.htm
Google Translate
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Mr. Rocco Class Survey
QuizStar Instructions
Wendy Ramos Lopez video
Day 39  - Essential Question(s): How do I choose a career based upon my values, future lifestyle, personal interests, personal skills, and personality traits?  //  ¿Cómo elegimos una carrera que se centra en el valor (estilo de vida), habilidades, intereses y rasgos de personalidad?​

​1. Click link below to complete the
   
CAREER PLANNING SELF-ASSESSMENT 1

Objective(s):
       * Students will know what is involved in Career
          Exploration and Planning?


2. Open these documents
    a.  My Career Plan - Checklist - Click File > Print > Save it for          your use.
    b.  
Career Plan Do-Nows - Click File > Make a Copy >
         Delete "Copy of" and "SR", then add your name at the          end.

    c.  Career Plan Summary - Click File > Make a Copy >
​        Delete "Copy of" and "SR", then add your name at the         end.

    d. Career Plan Google Slides Template Final - Delete "Copy
​         of" and "SR", then add your name at the end.

    e. Create a new folder in your Google Drive and move all         four documents into it.
    f. Share the folder with me at stephen.rocco@ppsd.org


3. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #1   

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Tomar decisiones informadas confianza sobre la base de una información completa...
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¿Quién es el director de proyecto?

Jefes de proyecto tienen la responsabilidad final de hacer que las cosas sucedan? Un director de proyecto debe tener una serie de habilidades.

Days 40 & 41
Objective(s):   Students will know what a career is and the steps necessary to explore and choose a career that best fits them.  

4. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #2   

5. Mini Lesson:  Research and/or discuss Careers vs. Job.  What would I like to do everyday for free? Why do I need a Career?  How much money will I need to live after high school?
Career Planning Process
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6. TCE_1 Applied Exercise: 10 pts.  - TCE_1 Assignment:  Jumpstart Reality Check     

7. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #3

8. Watch VIDEO
 - "How to Choose a College Major and Explore Careers"    (Copy and Paste Title into iBoss Search Bar)
Complete TCE_2 Applied Exercise: 10 pts. -  TCE_2 Assignment: How to Choose a College Major and Explore Careers

Day 42
Objectives:  Students will know how to develop a Career Plan.  

9. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #4
10. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #5


11. Mini Lesson:  Research and/or discuss What iis a Career Plan - Why should I have one?   What is Passion?

12. Review:  My Career Plan - Checklist  *copied to your Google Drive in Step 2a above.   
* Complete the checklist as you complete the assignments to keep track of your progress. Mark an "X" in the Done column. 


Applied Exercise below.
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Values and Lifestyle
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Day 44
​Objective(s):
What are some components of Lifestyle?  What type of lifestyle do I want to lead?

​13. Mini Lesson:  
Research and/or discuss "Lifestyle" and how we should strive to attain our perfect lifestyle.


14. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #7  

15. TCE_4 Applied Exercise_Part 1 - 10 pts.  :  TCE_4 Assignment: Lifestyle - Values_PART 1    /   Spanish Version
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16. TCE_4 Applied Exercise_Part 2 - 20 Points:  TCE_4 Assignment:  Lifestyle - Values_PART 2 

Day 45
Objective(s):  
Students will continue to explore careers and build their career plans by knowing about Career Clusters and Pathways and Job Outlook for the future.
17. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #6  ​
18. Click link at right to complete: ​CAREER PLANNING SELF-ASSESSMENT 2
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19. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #8 
20. Mini Lesson: Review and/or discuss Career Clusters and Pathways using:   Career Cluster and Pathways Handout
21. Mini Lesson: Review and/or discuss Career Outlook for RI through 2020 and estimated salaries using  RI Dept. of Labor publications below.

      a. Think You Don't Need an Education?
 
     b. Top 10 Careers based upon Education Level
      c. RI Occupational Outlook until 2020
      d. Getting and Keeping the Job 


Day 46
Objective(s):  
Students will continue to explore careers and build their career plans by knowing about Career Clusters and Pathways and Job Outlook for the future.
23. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #9 
24. Mini Lesson: Research, review, and/or discuss Work Values.  What is important to me at and from my job?

25. Applied Exercise: Download, read, complete the ​Work Values Checklist Assignment .  Save to your career exploration folder in your network drive. 
26. Complete Assignment TCE-5A 20 pts. on your Career Planning Summary document:  T
CE_5A Assignment:  Work Values_PART 1

Day 47
Objective(s):  Students will identify their Personal Skills and Interests

27. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #10 
28. Mini Lesson:  Research, Review and/or discuss "Skills and Interests".
29. TCE_6 Applied Exercise 17 pts. - Assignment 6A & B: My Personal Skills and Interests    -   Spanish Version

Day 48
Objective(s):  Students will better know themselves after completing a Career Assessment.
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30. Mini-Lesson: Review the Planning Process


31. Complete TCE_7A Applied Exercise 10 pts. using the: 
Career Assessment Booklet

32. TCE _7B Applied Exercise 10 pts. :  Transfer Summary Profile from Booklet to Career Assessment Summary on your Career Planning Google Doc

Day 49 & 50
Objective(s):  Students will define and identify their Personality Traits using the Holland Code method.  Students will explore careers that match their own Holland Code (RIASEC).
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33. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #11a - #11e   

34. Mini-Lesson:  Personality and Holland Code   
       a. Watch VIdeo Career Exploration and Holland Code
​       b. Using 
Holland Code Tutorial Handout  research, review                    and/or discuss 6 Personality Traits as identified by John                          Holland.   
              Holland Code_Spanish Version
        c.  Review and Discuss the Graphic Organizer Below.

* Holland Code Graphic Organizer below in English and Spanish
Remember CAREER PLANNING is a PROCESS!
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HOLLAND CODE - PERSONALITY TRAITS - RIASEC
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35. TCE_8A   5 pts. -
      a. Complete the
Holland Code Quiz..  Identify your code in Steps 1-3.  
Spanish_Holland Code Quiz. ​
      b. Open your Google Doc "Career Summary" to TCE_Assignment 8A  then transfer the information as directed
      c.  Using the back of Holland Code Quiz, follow the directions in Step 4 and enter the information as directed.


36. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #12a   
37. TCE_8B 5 pts. -  Complete Assignment 8B Career Comparisons​     Spanish Version
Choose 3 careers, then explain why by comparing the careers as instructed.  All of your information will be obtained be clicking on the Tabs at the Top.


"Summary", "What They Do", "Work Environment", "How to Become One", "Pay", "Job Outlook", "State and Area Data", "Similar Occupations", "More Info"


How to compare your 3 career options:
a. Go to:  
http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
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b. Click on the plus sign next to a cluster to see more career pathways.  If you don't see one you like, then type your career into the Search Window on top right.
c. Choose a career from the options, then using the Tabs click on all the Tabs as listed in the Assignment in your Google Doc 
http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
 ​Day 51
Objective(s):  Students will know after school activities like jobs and volunteering and how they can be used to gain experience in                                 their career path.  
38. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #15a 

39. Mini-Lesson:  Review and/or discuss After School Activities and how they relate to choosing a career.
 
40. TCE_9 - 5 pts. - Applied Exercise:   Assignment 9 - Outside Activities           Assignment 9 - Outside Activities_Spanish

​Day 52

Objective(s):  Students will continue their career exploration by understanding the education needed to pursue their careers. 

41. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #13a, 13b   

42. Mini-Lesson:  Review these publications again to see importance of education and discuss various educational                                                                  institutions
   a. Think You Don't Need an Education?
   b. Top 10 Careers based upon Education Level
   c.  RI Occupational Outlook until 2020
   d. Getting and Keeping the Job

                http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
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43. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #14a - 14d   

44. TCE_10 - 5 pts. - Applied Exercise:   Assignment 10_Education      Assignment 10_Education_Spanish   
List your three careers.  Which type of educational institution would you need to attend to attain your career?  
How to find the education you will need to become one:   
     Go to:  
http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm .  Find your career and click on the "How to Become One" Tab.
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Day 53
Objective(s):  Students will research income levels and job growth potential for particular careers.    

45. Complete Career Plan Do-Now - #16a, 16b 

46. Mini-Lesson:  Discussion of Job Outlook and Income resources using
 http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm

47. TCE_11 - 5 pts. - Applied Exercise:   Assignment 11 - Job Outlook and Income      Assignment 11 - Job Outlook and Income_Spanish


FINAL PROJECT  (3 Parts)  - 25 points

Day 54 & 55  -  Part 2:  5 points  MindMap
Objective(s):  Students will learn to use Mindmup.com for building a graphic organizer for their final project.  

DO NOW:  Socrative.com      Student Log in:  Rocco    What is a Mindmap?  How can it be used to learn?  Answer in complete sentences:  
Create a graphic organizer using: MindMup.com      (Example Template)


Day 56 & 57 - Part 3:  25 points   PowerPoint - Essay - Video
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Objective(s):  Students will culminate their exploration by creating a final project.  Use your checklist, before submitting the document.

​Do Now:   Intro to Computer Survey

Final Presentation Instructions - Google Slides Template

Type a 4 page essay, using 12 font, double spaced, Arial or Times New Roman font.  Compare and Contrast the careers and how they match your lifestyle, personal interests, skills, and personality. Be sure to cover all “Criteria” from your Google Doc Assignments.
OR 
Create a 15 slide Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation with one or more pictures or graphics on each slide with your text.  Compare and Contrast the careers and how they match your lifestyle, personal interests, skills, and personality. Be sure to cover all “Criteria” from your Google Doc Assignments.
OR
Create a 3-5 minute video uploaded to YouTube Compare and Contrast the careers and how they match your lifestyle, personal interests, skills, and personality. Be sure to cover all “Criteria” from your Google Doc Assignments.
 
Beginning Prompt Examples
  • After extensive research into careers…
  • I chose to analyze the following three careers using my personal skills, interests, and personality. 
  • The three careers I chose were…

*ORAL PRESENTATION - 10 extra credit points

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1. Access the Webquest Instructions.     Career Exploration Webquest            Career Exploration Webquest -Spanish 


ESL Students - Final 
​40 CAREER TEST

* Click the link below to type your answers.  Use the paper copy to view the graphics only.
Online 40 Career Test       Test Guide  - for Viewing Graphics Only
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    • Intro to Computer Literacy >
      • Unit 1 - Course Overview
      • Unit 2 - Keyboarding
      • Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals
      • Unit 4 - Presentations
      • Unit 5 - Career Exploration and Planning (Visual Mapping)
      • Unit 6 - Digital Citizenship
      • Unit 7 MS Word Processing
      • Unit 8 MS Excel (Spreadsheets)
      • Unit 10 - E-Portfolio
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