The coursework also aligns with the Fields of Knowledge by integrating the yearly curriculum in science, mathematics, language arts, and the arts. Job Shadowing course is a comprehensive career exploration curriculum, culminating in job shadowing experiences for all middle school students. Business speakers come into the classroom, and students make field trips to local business, vo-tech centers and the annual Franklin WIB Job Fair. Students create a career exploration portfolio, a written report and an oral presentation. For the portfolio, students complete an interest inventory, personality assessment, occupational values assessment, resumes, employment applications and other career exploration tools, including use of CCV s career exploration computer software.
Parents assist students in identifying job shadowing opportunities.
The course concludes with a series of classes to help the students transition to high school. The Vital Results of Communication and Personal Development are comprehensively addressed in this curriculum. The Fields of Knowledge addressed include Language Arts, History and Social Studies, and Technology . Researching the project requires students to make contact with local community services organizations to assess the need for publicity on an important topic. They use video equipment, the studio and editing equipment provided by PEG TV in Rutland at Stafford Technical Center.