2013 Career Research Project

Junior Seminar Career Research Project
McCartney Advisory - due Tuesday, March 5
Saltz Advisory - due Tuesday, March 12

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.

2.    Within each Career Cluster, brainstorm several careers and occupations. You may use the packet or the internet to help you.

3.    Choose one career from each cluster to research. Record this career in the chart.  

Part II. Career Research

1.    Go to one of the following websites.

a.    http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ - the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Use the list on the left to find the Career Clusters or careers you chose to research.

b.    http://www.mynextmove.org/ - the American Job Center.

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

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 work in this field?

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

4.    What is the typical work schedule for this field? What hours could you expect to work each day?

Part III. Road Map – How do you enter this career?

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.    Reflect on each career choice. Are you interested in this option? Why or why not? What aspects of this career do you think you would enjoy or dislike? Explain.

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

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

Grades

20 points: completed Career Clusters Quiz
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, thoughtful reflection attention to detail, and writing conventions.