Students will identify and elaborate on two or more career clusters related to goals 1 and 2, Students will improve in ability to assess a worksite and work tasks via structured observation. They and the teacher then compare lists. Students should review this information with teachers and place it in their portfolio. Researching the careers stated above regarding required skills and training, current work opportunities and type of business involved via references in the library or on the internet. Information to be placed in their portfolio.
Students brainstorm job sites that correlate to interests and preferences.
The group then must prioritize the list. Using the county school work listings, match the list with businesses that may be visited. Students practice their interpersonal skills by writing letters and contacting targeted businesses to assess interest and possibility of setting up a visit. The class should have a posted calendar of visits and what needs to be done in preparation for each visit. Students must now review the worksheets they will use for structured observation of the worksites.