Career Planning Course Outline
This course is designed to help students explore a variety of careers to consider and begin planning a career path.
This course is great whether you already know what you want to do, or if you are undecided.
This Career Planning Elective Course is designed to students become proficient in core areas to ensure success after high school.
These skills include:
- Solving Problems And Thinking Skillfully
- Communicating Effectively, Applying Technology
- Working Responsibly
- Planning And Managing A Career
- Managing Resources
Course Outline
Introduction
- Introduction
- Course Description
- Career Planning Links
- Assignment: Work Questions
Personality Test
- Personality and Career Planning Tests
- Assignment: Self Assessment
Self Assessment
- Self Assessment Exercise
- Assessment by Others
- Assignment: Assessment by Others
- Assignment: Timeline
Career Development
- Create a Timeline
- Family “Career” Tree
- Research Concept of Work
- Chart your Skills
- Assignment: Reflection
Personal Reflection
- Chart your Skills
- Create Goals
- Interview Employers
- Assignment: Networking
Recognizing Networks
- What are Networks?
- Building Networks
- Why are Networks so important?
- Assignment: Interviews
Understanding Transferable Skills
- Definition of “Transferable Skills”/Identify Skills
- Interviews
- Assignment: How to Become a . .
Career Information
- Explore Career Opportunities
- How to become a . . .
- Assignment: Create Your Resume
Work Preparation
- Create Your Resume
- Prepare for Interview
- Evaluate Your Interview Skills
Occupational Health & Safety
- Research Youth Job Safety
- Purpose of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations
- Identify Employer and Worker Responsibilities
- List Three Worker Rights
- Controlling Workplace Hazards
- Develop Safety Questions
Course Survey
- Course Survey
- Handout: Course Survey
- Assignment: Course Survey
