Career Research Project
It is important to research possible career options in order to help plan and prepare for the future. This assignment will help you think critically about possible career choices.
Part 1: Introduction
Career Interest Survey
https://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/career-aptitude-test.php
Use the form in Google Classroom to list the top 5 possible careers that interest you.
Part 2: The Projects
The career aptitude tests may not have directed you toward a STEM career. That's okay, but for Unit 1, that's what you're going to research.
Choosing a Career to Research
1st Nine Weeks: STEM Careers
Complete the STEM study guide.
2nd Nine Weeks: Public Service Endorsement
3rd Nine Weeks: Business and Industry
4th Nine Weeks: Arts and Humanity
Some Arts and Humanities Careers
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movie/ TV producer or director
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jeweler
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college art teacher
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actor
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animator
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art director
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broadcast technician
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camera operator
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choreographer
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commercial / industrial designer
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desktop publisher
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entertainer
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film & video editor
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graphic designer
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makeup artist
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music director or composer
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new analyst
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instrument tuner
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je
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painter / decorator
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Part 3: Gathering Information
Use this time to read more about your career choices.
These sites will help you find the information you need.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Part 4: Poster or PowerPoint or Webpage!!!
Now that you have all of your research completed, it is time to turn that information into a multi-paragraph essay.
Type it up and decide how you will present it. Whether you make a poster, PowerPoint, or webpage, your presentation should be a mix of photos, videos, and the research essay itself.
Make use of text features such as captions, bold text, charts, graphs, photos, etc. to help your presentation stand out.
Mr. Skipper has made it easy for you. Students can just complete this Google Slide Presentation.
Part 5: Oral Presentation & Final Assessment
On the due date, you will present your project to the class and explain why this job interests you.
You may also present your report via FlipGrid.