SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1

Students will continue their understanding on their chosen field and a backup career by doing reseach (handout provided with promptsLogin on handout works but Palo Verde's login is paloverehms same password), AZCIS and create a professional PowerPoint.  This project is their Quarter Project  worth 250 points. 
PowerPoint needs to follow these guidelines:
Consistent template
PP as a tool – use as talking points (no paragraphs)
Animation  (no more than six distributed through out the presentation)
Transition (on every slide)
Clipart/Images

Due October 11th, 2010

SEPTEMBER 29

Students will complete the activities assigned yesterday making sure that they print the results of both survey's and answer the questions on the handout.

The surveys should give students an idea as to where the career they have chosen fits in with their values and dreams of being independant and successful.

Students will continue their understanding on their chosen field and a backup career by doing reseach (handout provided with promptsLogin on handout works but Palo Verde's login is paloverehms same password), AZCIS and create a professional PowerPoint.  This project is their Quarter Project  worth 250 points. 
PowerPoint needs to follow these guidelines:
Consistent template
PP as a tool – use as talking points (no paragraphs)
Animation  (no more than six distributed through out the presentation)
Transition (on every slide)
Clipart/Images

Due October 11th, 2010

SEPTEMBER 28

Students will complete yesterday's activities (blog posts and handout) and turn in for credit.

Students will take the Career Test to assess whether the career they have chosen best suits them.

Click on:  http://www.livecareer.com/

Follow all the instructions presented to you on the screen.  You can use your current email user name and password.

Print out results if available.  Then post a comment to this blog post as to the results of this assessment.


Students will log on to the Jumpstart website at:
 www.jumpstart.org/reality-check.html.
Follow all instructions presented in the handout.

SEPTEMBER 27

Questions regarding the forms given to you on Friday.
I will need to have all forms on file by this Friday, Oct. 1, 2010

Students will respond to the following questions regarding work and money by posting a comment to this blog.


Why do we work?
How do people get money?
Students will respond to the following question:

What is the difference between a job, career, and occupation? Explain your answers.

Post your answers by posting a comment to this blog.

Students will  define and explain the differences between unskilled labor, semi-skilled labor, skilled labor and professional labor and give an example of each type. Post your response by using the comment section of this post.

SEPTEMBER 24

T G I F!

Forms, forms, forms and more forms.

Students will with teacher's assistance fill out the necessary forms for Internship Credit.

Students will fill out "Financial Goal" Setting and turn in for credit.

SEPTEMBER 24

TO ALL MY KIDS!  THANK YOU FOR PUTTING FOR EFFORT INTO YOUR POSTER PRESENTATION!  I LEARNED A LITTLE ABOUT ALL OFYOU!  I VALUE YOUR PRESENCE.
THANK YOU FOR WORKING WITH ME!

SEPTEMBER 23

CONTINUATION:

Students will continue their presentations (those absent yesterday 9-22)!

Students will complete the handout on goal setting for financial success.  Review PowerPoint if necessary.


Students who did not respond to yesterday's post need to do so today for credit.

Students along with facilitator will go over the forms for "Work Experience" credit.

SEPTEMBER 22

Students will present their "Values" collage and upon examining the collages of their classmates  answer the questions in complete sentences.

Students will complete the handout on goal setting for financial success.  Review PowerPoint if necessary.


GOALS SHOULD BE WRITTEN FOLLOWING THE PREMISE BELOW: 

Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time bound

What category does the following statement represent?
“I will save $150 each month to go on a vacation."
Answer using "comment"  feature to this post!

SEPTEMBER 21

Student will define the following terms in their own words: 
 Goal, Short–term goals, Long-term goals 
 Use the "comment" feature to post your responses to this blog.

Refer to POWERPOINT added to this blog.

Activity:

Place full name period and date on handouts:

"ROLL OUT MY FUTURE"

Follow the directions on the worksheet to see how your future will roll out.

Use the following link to roll the dice : http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/maths/dice/six.htm

MY LIFE IN 5 YEARS:

Using MS Word write a letter to yourself outlining what you think your life might be like in five years.

Keep in mind the following points: 
Save as: your last name 5 years

Education

Family

Income

Job/Career

Demographics (the statistical data of a population, esp. those showing average age, income, education, etc.)

SEPTEMBER 20

Background:  Finding a job that relates to what you value most, or what you consider to be your priorities in life, will lead to greater personal satisfaction.  Values can include the importance you place on time spent with family and friends, financial security, power, prestige, independence, flexibility and creativity.  Not everyone values the exact same things.

Students will create a COLLAGE, using photos from magazines from home, Internet, or even drawings and poster board (11 x 14) of their values and be prepared to share with the class on Wednesday, September 22nd.



This activity will reinforce what you feel is most important to you when choosing your "career"

SEPTEMBER 16 & 17

Students will using a black ink pen fill out a "practice" application for employment (traditional form)!

Students will practice filling out an "online" application (non-traditional).  Students will
click on "Practice Application"  (link) and proceed to fill in that application.

These two activities reinforce what the student already knows.

SEPTEMBER 16

Early Out
Schedule
Period 1    8:00-8:32
Period 2    8:37-9:12
Period 3    9:17-9:49
Period 4    9:54-10:26
Period 5   10:31-11:03
Period 6   11:08-11:40

SEPTEMBER 15

Students will listen to a video regarding "Inteviewing" at the Career & Tech Office --Mr. Ganas

SEPTEMBER 14

Students will participate in a small skit--practicing listening skills. (continued from Friday, September 10).
Students will receive a "book" on the remainder of employability skills for their reference.  We will go through the book just to familiarize you to the content.

What is Motivation and Initiative is (Hint: 1/5 of your daily grade)

OUR CLASS VALUES

5. Motivation and Initiative is:

--Going above and beyond the call of duty.
Doing that little bit "EXTRA" with
out being told to do so.

What is Job Knowledge and Skill is: (Hint: another1/5 of your Daily Grade)

OUR CLASS VALUES
4.  Job Knowledge and Skill is:

• 
  
  Understanding your JOB
• 
  
  Demonstrating Skill in your JOB



SEPTEMBER 13

Students will participate in a small skit--practicing listening skills. (continued from Friday, September 10).
Students will receive a "book" on the remainder of employability skills for their reference.  We will go through the book just to familiarize you to the content.

SEPTEMBER 10

Students will complete yesterday's Job Search Activity and be ready to turn that in.

Students will review handout "Bellwork" and write down what you think each person on the bench is saying with their body language. Be ready to discuss with the class.

Students will be able to:
1. Interpret nonverbal communication of a speaker accurately
2. Demonstrate active listening skills
3. Summarize relevant information from a speaker
4. Identify a speaker’s purpose and point of view
5. Follow clear multi-step instructions

SEPTEMBER 9

Students will review Preparing for and the Dynamics of Interviewing.

Students will complete a job search/matchmaker form completing the instructions.

SEPTEMBER 8

Students will complete "Job Search Checklist". Searching the Internet for help.

Students will need to make sure they have commented on all the appropriate posts (teacher's blog)

SEPTEMBER 7

ANNOUNCEMENT

PARK PLACE MALL-GAP STORE NOW HIRING!
Sign said go into store and speak with manager or go online for further information.
Document your efforts on a job search log.

ASSIGNMENT:

Students need to make sure they have "commented" on all posts required by the teacher. See prior posts.

Students will complete Job Search Checklist of eight to ten job search steps for the job search process. (handout with instructor). Make sure you write your full name and period on the document!

1. List should be in logical order.
2. Research the Internet to find out what the steps might be. Make sure your list is complete.
3. Once the steps are complete please add any tips or tricks you may have at the bottom of the handout.
4. Check off any items on the checklist they have completed. (additional handout)

September 2

Students will read and respond to Grading Policy post by using the comment feature on teacher's blog.

Students will fill out worksheet KWLS the first two columns on what they know about searching for a job.

Students will determine from worksheet what are the traditional ways to locate job and the non-traditional ways to find locate a job. Students will mark each item on the list as traditional (t) or non-traditional (n).

Students will create a checklist of eight to ten job search steps for the process. Make sure it is in logical order.

Grading Policy

Grading at each job is based on these class values. These values model career employability skills, which are vital and transferrable to any workplace.

Work Ethic:
50 points a day based on: Showing up for work, Being on-time to work, and Staying on task.
Work Quality and Deadlines:
50 points a day based on producing work that is acceptable to your client and completed when due. Work Skills and Knowledge:
50 points a day based on ability to demonstrate knowledge of job and ability to demonstrate essential skills.
Work Leadership and Teamwork:
50 points a day based on ability to collaborate with Team Leadership and co-workers.
Work Motivation and Initiative:
50 points a day based on ability to go above and beyond what is expected by at least 10%.

Total Possible Points per day = 250

"A" 250-225

"B" 224-200

"C" 199-175

"D" 174-150

"F" 149 and below (unacceptable)

Progressive discipline: Fired 1 = improvement plan; Fired 2 = loss of points for 1 day; Fired 3 = loss of points for 5 days and parent contact. Student will lose 10% of daily points if they have to be asked to put electronic devices away, stay off of games or to stay on task, and tardies.

REPOST OF ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1

Students will complete Skills Inventory for each type of job listed that they feel they have.

Students will go to Google.com and key in o'net. Click on first link that is shown.
In search box key in "bank teller" when this screen pops up click on "tellers", scroll down to view skills needed for "tellers. This information will be transferred to yellow handout titled "WHAT YOU CAN OFFER ANY EMPLOYER." Next to "JOB RELATED SKILLS"
write Bank Teller and list ten skills.

Students will take from Skills Inventory (Self-Managegment) find
ten skills that support the ten Job Related Skills.

Students will complete TRANSFERABLE SKILLS section with twelve skills from the inventory taken.

Students will create a Functional Resume for a career that they would like to have when they get done with school and post to their blog. (see handout for an example of a Functional Resume)

SEPTEMBER 1

Students will continue working on completing their Functional Resumes and posting on their blogs.
Students will edit their work for spelling, grammar, and punctuation, etc.

Students will look up and define the vocabulary word below and post it on teacher's blog.

Vocabulary: Network (as it pertains to locating a job)

Students will complete a worksheet titled KWLS, Job Search Checklist.