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WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL
Syllabus for Career Exploration
Jonathan Scarinzi - High School Special Education/Work Based Learning
Course Title:
Career Exploration
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Credits:
.5
Pre-requisites:
N/A
Course Description:
Answer the age old question, "what do you want to be when you grow up"? Explore different career paths, identify personal strengths, build a resume, and practice interviewing skills. Meet and get to ask questions to professionals in different careers
Course Goals and/or Major Student Outcomes:
Students will explore different occupations and speak to people who are experts in their field. Students will learn basic employment skills such as interviewing skills, create a resume and cover letter.
- Create a resume
- Create a career plan
- Complete career interest profile and identify what areas they are most skilled in
- Learn and practice safety measures in different work environments
- Get an opportunity to talk to professionals in a wide variety of professions
- Navigate and access information about professions on Occupational Outlook.
- Gain interviewing skills
- Practice a mock interview
- Be exposed to the different types of professional dress codes
- Discuss how to have a healthy relationship with employees and employers
- How to resolve conflicts in work placement
Other necessary materials: Nothing else needed for the course
Grading:
10% Attendance and Participation
30% Summative Assessments
60% Class Work/Independent Work