Career Research:Technical/Vocation Career

FieldMultimedia and the Internet for Educators - EDU 505

Winter 2011Mr. Davies

Rev Up your Engines...Complete the following WebQuest on Careers in the Technical and Vocational fields. The courses offered at Greenport are just the beginning to what could be

a very enjoyable and lucrative career path!

Introduction“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a

day in your life.”- Confusius

After taking this course, and/or other technical/vocational/BOCES courses have you ever wondered if you could turn this into a career path?

In this assignment you will research a possible career from one of the area(s) of study that you have completed or have

an interest for in the Technical/Vocational field.

This assignment will make you aware of possible career opportunities in these various fields that interest you!

Webquest AssignmentTask Criteria:

* Browse multiple websites relating to the course/field that you are interested in or are currently enrolled in.

*Research will include information on educational needs, experience, scope of responsibilities,

estimated income, and other characteristics of the job.

* The research you have collected will then be placed into an informational PowerPoint presentation.

(Guidelines found on slide 7)

“The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” -Arnold Toynbee

Getting Started....* Locate your area of Interest!Greenport offers courses in:

Automotive TechnologyComputer Drafting

Mechanical Drafting Design

FabricationFurniture

ConstructionArchitecture

ManufacturingFilmmaking

Getting Started...*Browse through several websites (provided or

found) until you find a Career that interests you!*Gather information on your chosen Career and read through the information provide to get an

accurate description of the career.*Reminder.... be sure to meet the criteria/questions

in your own PowerPoint presentation.

Guidelines for Presentation

Process Minimum of 5 Slides

*Slide 1Course Name, Your Name, Name of Job/Career

*Slide 2Give a description of the job.Job Market Location(Hotspots)

Training needed(On-site, eduction, apprenticeship)

*Slide 3Where can you receive the Training/Education?

How much will it cost?Are there continual educational requirements/certifications that are needed

*Slide 4Discuss High School skills/courses that may be beneficial to this job/field that you may or are currently

enrolled in.Job outlook in local/State level?

Job outlook Nationally/Internationally?

*Slide 5Specific/Required skills needed

Salary/Benefits estimate for this job/careerOther supporting information useful to a person(s) interested in this field

How you will be assessed

*PowerPoint Slideshow 70%Basic Rules to Follow

-Keep it simple.-Bulleted lists, no Paragraphing

-3 C’s Clear, Concise, Correct Information-Keep font size LARGE

-Avoid: Too much information, Dark backgrounds with dark texts, multiple transitions, sound and visual effects(never work out as planned)

*Presentation (30%)-Make eye contact with your audience

-Body Language(No excessive hand or body movements-Elaborate on bulleted points

-Speak clearly, confidently, and non-monotone voice-Avoid filler words(Umms, Ahhs, Likes.... you get the point!)

Online Research Database*Automotive Technology

List of Careers http://www.khake.com/page12.html

*Computer Drafting/Mechanical Drafting/Graphic DesignList of Careers http://www.khake.com/page27.html

http://www.engineergirl.org/

*FabricationList of Careers http://www.khake.com/page29.html

http://www.thecareerproject.org/

*ConstructionList of Careers http://www.khake.com/page23.html

*Architecture/EngineeringList of Careers http://www.khake.com/page53.html

*ManufacturingList of Careers http://www.khake.com/page40.html

Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/http://www.ehow.com/about_4688452_manufacturing-job-descriptions.html

*FilmmakingList of Careers http://www.khake.com/page43.html

Evaluation rubricPowerPoint

Presentation(60Pts)

Exceeds Expectations20 Pts

Meets Expectations15pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

10 pts

Slide #1Slide #2Slide #3Slide #4Slide #5

Additional Slides Presentation(40

pts) ___/40 ___/30 ___/20

Total

ConclusionCongratulations on your successful completion of

this Career Research Assignment!

Hopefully the information gathered throughout the assignment will provide you with a greater

and clearer outlook on a Career Path. Incorporating your interests into your future

Career will no doubtably improve your success in that field.

Be the Hammer not the Nail