Career Research Project

Junior Seminar Career Research Project

Part I. Career Clusters

1.    Complete the Career Clusters survey. Add up your scores and determine your top three Career Clusters. Write them in the first column of the chart on the back of this page.

2.    Within each Career Cluster, choose one profession that interests you. Write this in the second column of the chart.

Part II. Career Research

1.    Go to http://www.bls.gov/ooh/. This is the website for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Use the list on the left to find the Career Clusters or careers you chose to research.

2.    For each of your chose careers, fill in the information on the chart. All of this information can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

3.    When you have completed the chart, read about the daily responsibilities and work environments for each career. Answer the following questions for each career on a separate sheet of paper.

Questions:

1.    What are the main responsibilities of a professional in this career?

2.    With whom do professionals in this field work?

3.    Where do professionals in this field work? What types of work environments do they experience?

4.    What is the typical work schedule for this field?

Part III. Road Map

Develop a plan on how to become a professional in this field. Write this on a separate sheet of paper. Answer the following questions.

1.    What levels of education are necessary?

2.    What types of grades must you earn?

3.    What types of courses must you complete?

4.    What are the characteristics and qualities important to be successful in this field?

Part IV. Final Reports

1.    Write a report that summarizes the information you have found for each career. Put the information in your own words.

2.    Type the information as a formal report. Use Times New Roman font size 12. This will be graded and included in your portfolio.

3.    Email your final project to mccartneychs@gmail.com.

Grades
20 points: completed Career Clusters Quiz sheet
30 points: participation and focus in class

50 points: research chart and notes
150 points: final, typed summaries of research.

Final copies will be graded based on accuracy of comprehensive summary, attention to detail, and writing conventions.

DUE DATES: 

McCartney's Advisory: Monday, 10/22

Saltz's Advisory: Thursday, November 1