An important part of high school is learning about oneself and what one wants to do in the future. The following assignments guide students in this exploration. They cover assessing one’s personality, intelligences and interests which leads to researching careers and training that suit that person. Students prepare for the workplace by creating a résumé, gathering letters of recommendation and, going through a mock interview.
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Outcomes from the class include a reflection paper, a professional portfolio, and a mock interview. Below are details about each.
Completion of this unit is worth 2 credits
"Who I am / Where I'm going" Slideshow |
"Who I am / Where I'm Going" Google Slideshow Instructions
Create an Google Slideshow presentation that answers key questions about you and your future. |
Professional Portfolio |
Professional Portfolio Instructions and Links
A professional portfolio organizes information about your background, experience, skills, and other peoples’ opinions of you. Having this information all together makes it easier for you to apply and show your suitability for a job or scholarship. Put copies of the following documents in the Job Readiness section of your Capstone binder. You should also keep digital copies of key documents so you can update and customize them for prospective jobs in the future (see Online Storage). At a minimum the portfolio should include the following artifacts. |
Mock Interview |
Mock Interview Instructions and Links
To gain further experience so you are better prepared for the workplace, you will meet with another adult who will ask you questions as if it was a real job interview. He or she will also evaluate your performance in the areas of preparedness, body language, voice quality and content just like your peer practice interview. After the interview you will send a thank you email to the interviewer. Beforehand
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