Monday-Tuesday:
Topics: Researching Careers
Activities: Students to research 3 careers of interest using the Occupational Outlook Handbook online (www.bls.gov/ooh/) and answer questions on the provided guide. One career choice must be chosen from one of the student’s preferred DISC categories from Friday; may choose other 2. Completed research due at the first of class Wednesday.
Wednesday-
Topics: Goal Setting
Activities: Video 2.1, note fill-ins and journal question; Discussion questions: 1. What is a recent goal that you have set for yourself? What did you do to make reaching that goal a success? 2. How can you make your goals clear and actionable? 3. What’s the best way to go bout achieving long-term goals? 4. What does it mean to write goals in the positive, not the negative? Refer to sidebar on p. 233/ read and discuss.
Thursday-
Topics: understand the value of entry level jobs; identify valuable work attributes outside of your general skill set; resumes; interview process
Activities: Video 3.1, note fill-ins and journal question; Discussion questions: 1. What are some valuable attributes that you can acquire from your pre-career jobs? 2. Describe a work experience that has helped you develop valuable career attributes such as a strong work ethic, respect, commitment, etc. 3. What is the average income of college graduates who find a job in their degree field? What about for those who don’t find a job in their field? Refer to sidebar on p. 234. Read and discuss. Introduce next section (Best practices of successful people) Video 4.1, note fill-ins and journal question; Discussion question: 1. What are some common traits of successful people?
Friday-
Topics: Mentoring
Activities: Video 4.2, no note-fill-ins, answer journal question; Discussion questions: 1. Describe someone you consider to be a success. What qualities make this person seem successful? Refer to sidebar on p. 237. Read/ Discuss. 2. What are the keys in making mentorship a real benefit? Activity: Find a mentor. If don’t finish in class, for homework. Due by the first of class Monday.