1. “Building Bridges to the Future”

2. Real world skills that the business world has asked educators to provide: 1. Reading 8. Presenting (written, oral) 2. Listening 9. Creating 3. Organizing 10. Using telephone etiquette 4. Time managing 11. Using technology 5. Writing ( descriptive, analytical, reflective ) 12. Using interpersonal skills 6. Researching 13. Critical thinking 7. Speaking 14. Problem solving

3. 1. Volunteering/Job Shadowing 2. Research Paper 3. Presentation 4. Portfolio

4. Choose a topic based on Academy interests and career goals. Choose a faculty member from your Academy to help you find resources in your area of interest. Contact a community member and set up a job shadowing or volunteer experience. Complete the project proposal form and turn it in. All areas must be completed for credit.

5.  One component of your portfolio  Use to document your job shadowing or community service hours  Must be signed by supervisor or mentor  4 hours of job shadowing or community service is required

6.  Required to obtain 6-10 artifacts while volunteering  3 of the artifacts must be photographs ◦ At location, with mentor, etc.  Other artifacts can be pamphlets, flyers, or a business card

7. Create a visual display of your job shadowing/volunteer activity using photographs and items from your experience.  Photostory with captions  Collage  Scrapbook Page  Brochure

8.  Annotated Bibliography  Note Cards  Outline  Rough Draft  Final Draft 6-8 pages/1500-2000 words MLA format 5-9 sources: 2 Internet (.gov,.edu,.org), 2 journals, 1 book

9.  You will create a PowerPoint to present to both your class and a panel of judges  The presentation is to be 6 to 8 minutes in length ◦ You may include 2 minutes of video into your speech; however, you must speak for a minimum of 5 minutes.  The main purpose of the presentation is to inform your audience on what you have learned about your topic.

10.  Your presentation will be evaluated on the following: ◦ Content ◦ Delivery ◦ PowerPoint ◦ Learning Stretch ◦ Time ◦ Appearance ◦ Judges’ Questions

11. 1. Cover – Creative with your name and topic 2. Title Page – Name, date, teacher’s name, period 3. Table of Contents – Organize portfolio items by page numbers and/or sections 4. Introduction to Judges – Letter introducing yourself and briefly previewing your project 5. Resume – List of your accomplishments and work/volunteer experiences 6. Project Proposal – Lists your topic, advisor, and mentor 7. Research Paper – Clean copy of your final paper 8. Job Shadowing/Volunteering Log 9. Thank You Notes – Note to your advisor and mentor 10. Artifacts – Visual display of your job shadowing or volunteering activity 11. Reflection – 1 page/250 word statement of your experiences and learning stretch

12.  Select a faculty advisor and a community mentor  Become the expert on your topic  Give a professional presentation to a panel of judges  Practice real-world skills  Gain valuable experience during job shadowing or volunteering activity  Get feedback from community members  Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment

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