Career Planning Elective 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

1- Introduction

Introduction
Course Description
Career Planning Links
Assignment: Work Questions

2- Personality Test

Personality and Career Planning Tests
Assignment: Self Assessment

3- Self Assessment

Self Assessment Exercise
Assessment by Others
Assignment: Assessment by Others
Assignment: Timeline

4- Career Development

Create a Timeline
Family “Career” Tree
Research Concept of Work
Chart your Skills
Assignment: Reflection

5- Personal Reflection

Chart your Skills
Create Goals
Interview Employers
Assignment: Networking

6- Recognizing Networks

What are Networks?
Building Networks
Why are Networks so important?
Assignment: Interviews

7- Understanding Transferable Skills

Definition of “Transferable Skills”/Identify Skills
Interviews
Assignment: How to Become a . . .

8- Career Information

Explore Career Opportunities
How to become a . . .
Assignment: Create Your Resume

9- Work Preparation

Create Your Resume
Prepare for Interview
Evaluate Your Interview Skills

10- Occupational Health and 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

11- Course Survey

Course Survey
Handout: Course Survey
Assignment: Course Survey

Forest Trail Academy Accreditation and Memberships

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