Your Future By: Donna Stonis & Kevin Yahn

There is a big world of work out there, and it is waiting for you! Discover your interests and decide where you want your future to take you. Introduction

Develop and present a PowerPoint presentation that details: A specific Career Cluster School Options that offer the education for career An educational program that best suits your needs to achieve this career. The educational requirements that are required for your chosen college major A description of what the educational program includes – highlights A detailed description of the specific career cluster Task

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Describe the educational program for your career choice by presenting and showing the career wheel on your power point. Compile a list of schools with the program for your career (show a list on your power point). Compare and contrast the programs for the different schools listed (include a Venn diagram in your power point). Choose a program that best suits your career and financial situation List the specific job educational requirements for you specific career PowerPoint

List the day in and day out job responsibilities for your career. Describe the career’s working environment (office, field work, etc…). What is the expected job outlook – Is there a demand for this type of work? What is the expected demand in 5, 10, 20 years? List the average salaries in this field..$$$$ PowerPoint Continued

GRADING RUBRIC FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS KNOWLEDGE: Shows an understanding of the material LENGTH: Long enough to adequately cover assigned material CONTENT: Topic covered thoroughly Enough information given to understand topic Career wheel, Venn diagram, and college highlights included DESIGN: Very creative Easy to see and follow Did not include any unnecessary graphics HANDS-ON ACTIVITY: Included class in the learning process Evaluation

You are now on the road to success! You have learned about all kinds of career possibilities, where to go to college, the knowledge and skills you'll need to succeed, and trends and technologies that are transforming the American workplace. Conclusion

Grade Level Targeted: This is designed for high school Career & Financial Management students. Objectives: Students will be able to define the education program for their career Students will be able to demonstrate the benefits of the program Students will be able to show the career program of the school Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in a specific career of interest Assignment Information: –Assignment is designed for individual students. –Resources needed: Computers, PowerPoint and Internet access. –Approximate time of completion: five – 40 min. periods for assignment. –Additional time will be given for presentations Teachers Page

Assessment- Rubric Student will develop and present a PowerPoint presentation that details: –Their choice of Career cluster –School Options that offer the education for career –A choice of an educational program that best suits their needs to achieve this career. –A description of what the educational program includes - highlights –Students will be able to describe the educational program for their career choice (presenting- show career wheel with choices for cluster) –Students will be able to compile a list of schools with the program for their career (show a list on power point) –Students will compare and contrast the programs for the different schools listed (use a Venn diagram) –Students will choose a program that best suits their career and financial situation. (Conclusion slide-college picked)

Students may receive extra credit by choosing one of the two options below. A.Create a business letter to be sent to a college or university requesting information on your chosen field. - The information that is received must be included in the presentation. B. Create a business letter to be sent to a current working professional in your career cluster. - Include specific questions -This information must be included in the presentation Above and Beyond