Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Income and Career Exploration (300 Points)


For the next few days you will be exploring your abilities and interests and trying to determine some career paths that might interest you.  To begin your search, please review the following article:

1.  Pre-Assignment Reflection Article (25 Points)
http://internships.about.com/od/internshipsuccess/a/Top-10-Tips-For-College-Students.htm?p=1

Please complete a 2-3 sentence response about how you are already following some of these tips.

All of the worksheets we are using are viewable online:


When you are finished, we will begin the Self Assessment (see handout).  I want to go over some basic vocabulary and get some idea of your knowledge level of the terms and ideas we are about to discuss.

2.  Class Discussion of Self Assessment (Self Assessment - 25 points)

3.  Pair Off:  Career Counselor For Your Partner

4.  Career Identification (AA) Share Out

5.  Career Planning Matrix (B) and College Goal Timeline (C) (25 points each)

Use the following sites to help you "counsel" your partner:

https://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/index.cfm
http://www.careeronestop.org/


MENTOR
/menˌtôr,-tər/
noun
noun: mentor; plural noun: mentors
  1. 1.
    an experienced and trusted adviser.
    "he was her friend and mentor until his death in 1915"
    synonyms:adviser, guide, guru, counselor, consultant; More
    confidant(e)
    "his political mentors"
    • an experienced person in a company, college, or school who trains and counsels new employees or students.
      synonyms:trainer, teacher, tutor, instructor More
      "regular meetings between mentor and trainee"
verb
verb: mentor; 3rd person present: mentors; past tense: mentored; past participle: mentored; gerund or present participle: mentoring
  1. 1.
    advise or train (someone, esp. a younger colleague).
6.  Post - Assessment Survey (Online) (50 Points)


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dHcyX1NOb1VRZjhDdHhENjlIUVc3UlE6MA

7A.  Follow instructions and take the survey:  http://www.assessment.com/default.asp 
Make sure to copy & paste the results in your email to me.
7B.  Income and Career Tackk WebPage (100 points)
Create a single-page website on Tackk.com that shows information about your future career:
Your page must include the following items:
  • Description of the results from the Vocational Choice Survey
  • Description of the Type of College Chosen and the Logo of the College
  • A brief listing of the costs associated to go to the college listed.
  • Include your proposed major, clubs, and activities you will be in.
  • A link to the listing for the Job you want when you graduate.
  • A Map of the city the new job is in.
  • The following hashtags must be included: #caatech #caacareerlesson
  • At least three (3) pictures of people doing your new job.
  • Proper Heading and Titles For Project – See Example Online
  • A Response Form For People To Email You Information About Your Choice
  • Button "Link" to the Crossroads CAA Website with the Income & Career Lesson 
 Once completed you must email me the link for credit.  The following assessment criteria will apply:
  • Site Created in Tackk.com
  • Site includes: Images, Headings, Text, Active Links, Keywords
  • Layout is clean and neatly arranged
  • Grammar, Spelling, and Sentence Structure is correct
  • Site Link Emailed To Instructor
  • Site Can Be Found With Keyword Search
  • Overall Creativity
  • Safety, Security, and Appropriate Use Policy Observed
You must now search Tackk.com using the hashtags above and comment on at least two other sites created by students in YOUR CLASS!  I will be checking the Tackk's and looking for comments.  Be constructive and polite.  You would want people to be that way with you.

HERE IS MY EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE (CLICK HERE)

8.  FINAL WORKSHEET (100 Points)
The final worksheet is being handed out along with your packets.  Make sure you fill it out completely (front and back) prior to turning it in.  Make sure you answer the following survey after you have created your Tackk.com WebPage:  (Click Link Below To Take Survey) (50 Points)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_IADECxEHmMXWzHK_l_WILlT6XNlwvTsdemPSVRJnF8/viewform

Reference #1:  PricewaterHouseCoopers LLP ©2012. “PwC’s Financial Literacy Curriculum”. Modified Directly
                                  From Professional Development Program, Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) PwC-KWHS Seminar
                                  for High School Educators, 25 October 2013.


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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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