Career Exploration Project

Grade Levels

10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 9th Grade

Course, Subject

Career Education and Work, Career Acquisition, English Language Arts

Related Academic Standards

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

CC.1.4.11-12.V CC.1.4.11-12.V

13.2.8.C 13.2.8.C

Prepare a draft of career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to:

Job application
Letter of appreciation following an interview
Letter of introduction
Request for letter of recommendation
Resume

13.2.11.C 13.2.11.C

Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to:

Job application
Letter of appreciation following an interview
Letter of introduction
Postsecondary education/training applications
Request for letter of recommendation
Resume

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Author

Charlene B. Hahn, Cohoes High School.

Description

Objectives:

Students will research specific career clusters to determine employment opportunities.
Students will develop a resume and write a letter of application.

Activity:

Teacher presents unit on workplace communications prior to beginning this activity.
Students research careers in specific career clusters, contacting the local Chamber of Commerce for specific employment opportunities in the local area.
Teacher works with students to develop rubrics for chart, cover letter, and resume.
Students use the information they have secured to complete a career clusters chart.
Students develop a resume and write a letter of application for one of the employers/jobs.
See below for more specific information.

Duration

8-10 class periods

Assessment

Chart, cover letter, and resume are assessed on basis of established rubrics.

Materials/Resources

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance , Chicago , IL : J.G. Ferguson Publishing, 1997
The Communication Handbook , Cincinnati , OH : Western Educational Publishing, 1997
See Support Materials Below:

Handout page 1

Handout page 2

Source

Hahn, Charlene B. “Career Exploration Project.” In Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Resource Guide with Core Curriculum. New York State Department of Education, 188-190.

Career Exploration Project