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Career/College Planning

Duration: 1/2 Year

Word Processing

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Create a resume/activity table and cover letters
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College Letter/Envelope
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Employment Applications/Essays
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Follow up Letters
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Preparing for the Interview
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The Interview Process

Choices

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Interest Inventory Test
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Self-Assessment Test
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Explore Careers
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Research Two-Year College Programs, Four-Year College Programs, Military Careers, Technical Schools

PowerPoint Presentation

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Create a PowerPoint presentation based on a previously researched career 
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Make a presentation in front of the class

Internet Research

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Job Search – electronic resume, guidelines, research qualifications and positions available, post electronic resumes
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The Educational Office – obtain government financial aid information for students, specific information from colleges and universities, research scholarship information

Desktop Publishing

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Design an attractive brochure illustrating student accomplishments

***EACH STUDENT WILL DEVELOP A CAREER PLAN PORTFOLIO CONTAINING THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES***

Resources Used

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Internet
 
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www.careersmarts.com
 
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www.bridges.com
 
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www.nycareerzone.org
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Assessments
 
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Class Projects
 
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Portfolio Binder
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Final Assessment
 
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Career Plan Portfolio

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