Career Readiness: Career Exploration & Research (+ The Minimum Wage Project)
Students will explore career goals to include jobs versus careers, the reality of living on minimum wage, college and career opportunities, job outlook for different jobs, and will complete a high-interest career research project.
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. In-class team collaboration on daily activities. Out of class homework: career assessment, minimum wage project presentation, career choice research and presentation.Assessment
Student will receive personalized written feedback throughout class to guide projects. Final assessment will be presented in written feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Advanced Level
In this fast-paced, 8-meeting career readiness class, students will explore the differences between direct school-to-work jobs, careers, and the role college may have in achieving their future goals. They will complete a “living on minimum wage” project; analyze career choices to include military service, apprenticeships, state and national service, career schools, community college, and university degrees; and prepare and complete a job-related research project. Class format will include class discussion, working with a team to investigate and gather facts about different job options, and individual sharing and presentations. Please note, this is a vigorous class which requires students to be responsible for completing all assignments. The course will follow this schedule: Day 1: Introduction, interest inventories/career assessments, students discussion and feedback. Day 2: The Minimum Wage Project Part 1 - Students compile information on basic living expenses to include housing, transportation, insurance, utilities, groceries, clothing, pets, and entertainment. They present their findings in the next class. Day 3: The Minimum Wage Project Part 2 – Students present their minimum wage project findings using power point presentations, charts/graphs, or other teacher approved visual aids. Day 4: Activities and discussion of career paths that do not require additional education (military, apprenticeships, state and national service, etc.). Day 5: Activities and discussion of career options that require additional education (trade schools, community college, university degrees, etc.). Day 6: Career Cluster Inventory Part 2 – Students three (3) careers from the career clusters from Day 2. Day 7: Students discuss career compatibility and select one (1) career choice for their final project to be presented in class on day 8. Day 8: Students present their final projects. And complete a final reflection summary in class. Learners are encouraged to follow this class with "Career Readiness: Resumés, Interviews, and Soft Skills."
Learning Goals
Identify future life goals.
Understand own interests, skills, and aptitudes as factors in future job choice.
Understand career options to include degree-based careers, military service , apprenticeships, state and national service, and other jobs paths.
Apply information on basic living expenses as factors in future job choice.
Analyze career choice with regard to personal interests, abilities and goals, career requirements, job outlook, and income potential.
Evaluate career information from research to select a potential career path.
Create a presentation to summarize and explain desired career path.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A third-party website has been created for this course. It is a Career Research Symbaloo Webmix to provide resources for career surveys and research. No account is needed. Everything can be accessed through one link: https://www.symbaloo.com/mix/careerresearch31
Students may also choose to use their own research sources. This is simply provided to simplify student research.
Supply List
Handouts will be provided in the classroom prior to each class as needed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
17 years as a business owner and training coach -I have recruited, trained, and coached approximately 200 people in business soft skills, interview skills, marketing, and employability aptitude.
Speech and debate teacher and coach - I have taught elementary students through career adults the foundations of communication needed for success on the job and in life.Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
4-12 learners per class
