Week 5 – March 2

Class Recap:

• A representative from MTECH visited our class and talked about their programs and opportunities: https://mtec.edu/programs/

Homework:

• If you haven’t yet, please complete the free career explorer test recommended in our book: https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/
  • This test may take quite a while to complete.
  • I highly recommend that you look at your career matches when prompted half-way through the test. Then you can then decide if you want to go on to finish the test or stop there.
  • The prompting should come when you get the check mark for Career Matches on the progress list on the right (If using a laptop or desktop computer. I didn’t test it on a phone.)
• Career Research Project. Complete by April 13th. If you want more details on researching careers, see pages 49-60 in Career Planning for Teens. You can compile the information in any format you want (essay, list, poster, etc). Things to include:
  • Job Description
  • Education needed (Certification, Degree(s))
  • Skills or Experience needed
  • Salary
  • Hours
  • Working environment
  • Projected growth of the career
  • Location
  • Career Advancement
  • Pros/Cons
  • Any additional information
• Interview 3 people about their careers. Complete by April 13th. Here are some questions to get you started, feel free to add your own:
  • How did you decide your career?
  • What does a typical day look like?
  • What do you like about your career?
  • What are the biggest challenges?
  • What advice do you have for me as I am thinking about careers?
• (Optional) Job Shadow Experience: See Career Planning for Teens p. 57-58
  • Go prepared with questions you may have about the career.
  • Dress appropriately for the environment (ask beforehand if there is a dress code)
  • Take notes or record your observations right after your experience.
  • Send a thank you note or email to show appreciation.