Students will be able to shadow an adult for some or all of a work day to observe not only job characteristics and responsibilities, but also what each job requires on a day-to-day basis.
Students will research and identify a variety of sources to obtain information about occupations.
Students will recognize the importance of gathering research information on life circumstances before making a decision.
Students will identify what is important to them and begin setting educational and personal goals.
Students will learn about local businesses and the role they play in the community as well as their contributions to society and the economy.
Students will be able to describe the benefits and challenges of being self-employed and the qualities a person needs to possess to be self-employed.
Students will demonstrate employability skills by working together in teams to develop problem-solving and organizational skills.
Students will identify how some jobs have been stereotyped or dicriminated against as "men's" or "women's" work. They will also identify myths and realities about women and men in nontraditional jobs. ï‚·
Students will learn the do's and don'ts of job interviewing. Students will role play job interviewer/interviewee.
Students will expand their views of personal interests and learn how those interests are related to career success and job satisfaction. Students will complete the Interest Profiler assessment and have the opportunity to see how their results match a career.
Students will understand the importance of skills in school and in the workplace.
Students will learn about supply and demand and how it impacts their personal lives as well as their future careers.