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Unlocking the Mystery to Choosing A Career

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Unlocking the Mystery to Choosing A Career

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    1. Unlocking the Mystery to Choosing A Career Presented by the Eighth Grade Language Arts Teachers I will be using this presentation during our student led conferences as well as with my students. On the day of conferences I will use this as a stand alone presentation for parents to view. I will then use it to introduce my students to Career Pathways. Choosing a career is our yearlong theme in Language Arts. Last week, I ran a preview of the presentation with one of my classes. I had just given them a checklist for the essay they were writing. I wanted them to go back to their essays and make sure everything on the checklist had been included in their essay. So I placed the checklist for my project on the board and had them determine if I had met all of the requirements. They had a great time “grading” my work. But more importantly, they began to see the value in double checking their work.I will be using this presentation during our student led conferences as well as with my students. On the day of conferences I will use this as a stand alone presentation for parents to view. I will then use it to introduce my students to Career Pathways. Choosing a career is our yearlong theme in Language Arts. Last week, I ran a preview of the presentation with one of my classes. I had just given them a checklist for the essay they were writing. I wanted them to go back to their essays and make sure everything on the checklist had been included in their essay. So I placed the checklist for my project on the board and had them determine if I had met all of the requirements. They had a great time “grading” my work. But more importantly, they began to see the value in double checking their work.

    2. How Do WE Begin to Unlock the Mystery? WE begin by introducing our students to the program known as Career Pathways. Parents can begin by discussing their careers choices with their children.

    3. What is a Pathway?? They are large clusters of careers. These careers share similar characteristics. The careers also call for many of the same strengths, competencies, and academic classes.

    4. Why do we teach Career Pathways? It is the KEY to helping students match their interests to a specific pathway. Career Pathways can also teach students how to develop a plan so they may reach their occupational goal.

    5. What are the six Pathways? Arts and Communication Business, Management, Marketing and Technology Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial technology Health Sciences Human Services Natural Resource and Agriscience

    6. Arts and Communication This pathway relates to the visual, literary, and media arts. People who value creativity and display a musical or artistic talent are drawn to this pathway. Careers include: Actor, Journalist, and Disk Jockey’s.

    7. Business, Management, Marketing & Technology This pathway focuses on careers that relate to various aspects of business. People who are good with math and enjoy being the leader tend to be drawn to this pathway. Careers include: Bank Teller, Accountant, and Court Clerk.

    8. Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Careers in this pathway relate to the use of machinery or working with tools. A person going into this pathway must enjoy working with tools and want to see immediate results. Careers include: Chemist, Aircraft Mechanic, and Dry Wall Installer .

    9. Health Sciences These careers are related to the promotion of health and treatment of injuries and diseases. A person must be interested in health issues and like working with others. Careers include: Dental Assistant, Pharmacist, and Veterinarian.

    10. Human Services This pathway focuses on careers in education, civil service, and social services. An individual interested in this field must enjoy interaction with others and helping people solve their problems. Careers include: Judge, Psychologist, and Postal Clerk.

    11. Natural Resources and Agriscience These careers are related to the environment and agriculture. A person entering this field must enjoy working outdoors and can work in various weather conditions. Careers include: Botanist, Tree Surgeon, and Biologist.

    12. So what are the steps to identifying a Career Pathway? Students need to discover their interests and values. Students must learn and discover what they excel at and focus on those strengths. Students need to be exposed to various guest speakers and field trips. Students must begin to narrow their choices down to one pathway they would like to explore. Parents should encourage and help them to explore.

    13. What are the benefits to exploring Career Options??? Provides all students with a basis for planning. Helps students to learn the specific knowledge and skills necessary for their career choices. Pathway allows students to see the relevance between classes in school and their future goals. Helps parents and other adults provide better assistance to young people as they discuss their career and educational options. Makes students aware of the broad range of careers and the need to become life long learners.

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