somerset high school with ms. hennessey

Somerset High School with Ms. Hennessey http://www.somerset.k12.wi.us/CourseOffering.cfm http://www.somerset.k12.wi.us/faculty/ghennessey/Courses.cfm

Course Description : Students will study and explore various careers and trends in the market place. Guided by WisCareers, students build a portable e-portfolio of career interests and aptitudes that includes vocational and educational options after high school. They will complete job applications and prepare cover letters, resumes, letters of reference and thank you letters. Students will develop good job search techniques and formulate a personal plan of action to get their desired job. The course also includes workforce topics such as employee rights and responsibilities. Contd next page

Career Exploration, contd This is an 18wk course that will be focused around the students personal career aspirations. In addition to finding sources of job information related to their personal career path, students will complete a job analysis, list positive and negative features of potential career choices, itemize and explain good job search techniques and formulate a personal plan of action to get a desired job. Students will learn how to prepare for a job interview and participate in a variety of activities to make them ready for the work place.

Newsroom - January - Based on your career research well take time to pull together some programming to demonstrate our learning as a class

Agenda for Today Names, Names, Names Help me out by creating a background on your computer that has your name on it this will be your seat for the first term Meet and Greet Ying/Yang Freshman Orientation Syllabus / Test In Handout Syllabus / Test In Handout SyllabusHandout SyllabusHandout Housekeeping/Safety Questions

Week 1 Agenda, cont Block Party Wednesdays?? Email confirm access Worksheet Worksheet Career Topics/Unit Feedback (Worksheet)Worksheet Worksheet Career Clusters WorksheetWorksheet Class Club

Review Agenda Welcome! Expectations and Syllabus Test In / Email Access Objectives Reintroduce Career Clusters

Office of the Future Slide Show The office of the future is going to look a lot different than it does today.office of the future PSFK Labs, a trends and workplace consultancy with clients including Apple, BMW and Nike, just published a new report, The Future Of The Workplace, that predicts how this will look. PSFK LabsAppleBMWNikeThe Future Of The Workplace In short, offices will be very mobile with high information flow from the top down. And they'll also look a lot different, with sound-proof pods instead of cubicles, and TED-inspired meeting spaces. We caught up with Piers Fawkes, president and founder of PSFK briefly about the report, which includes 1,200 data points from experts, creative agencies and other sources. "Im really interested in the idea of talent on demand," he tells us. "Staffing in a company needs to be flexible and the office needs to be adaptive. Using algorithms to efficiently manage staff within the organization is all about efficiency and productivity."about the report Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/future-of-work-2013- 1?op=1#ixzz2I5OWBqLjhttp://www.businessinsider.com/future-of-work-2013- 1?op=1#ixzz2I5OWBqLj

Week 2 Agenda Email confirm access Worksheet Worksheet Career Topics/Unit Feedback (Worksheet)Worksheet Worksheet CONFIRM CORRECT Career Clusters Worksheet CONFIRM CORRECTWorksheet Next: Jungs and Career Headlines as a reference: Recap Assessment of Personality types, with CC and job titles Then: WisCareers Brass in small groups

E-Portfolio just a glimpse WIX.com http://ghennessey.wix.com/dejong-e-portfolio#! http://ghennessey.wix.com/dejong-e-portfolio# News view it together

Headlines, recent

I Can Wk1-2 Use provided resources to learn about careers that match my personality, interests, and aptitudes Myers-Briggs (Jungs) Career Cluster Survey Review top job in the US today Determine a career pathway to jobs I want to pursue

Self-Awareness Who am I? What do I enjoy? Where do my values come from? How is my character developing? Can I use my talents, aptitudes, interests and future career to help others? Link emailed to you for Myers-Briggs style assessment

Block Party Brass Magazine (small groups, 10 copies) Review in small groups Pearl Trees Pearltree.com

Career Clusters & Pathways Students review all the career clusters, general overview. Students complete self-interest and aptitude assessments to confirm or determine their top 3 career clusters. Students apply their findings from their self-awareness activities to choose 6-10 career paths to research further in the next several weeks.

General theme in our classes Work to distinguish yourselfMotto: I CAN differentiate myself in an awesome way! Education of a Wandering Man Education of a Wandering Man, Louis LAmore (Link)Link

I Can Wk2 Learn about how careers develop by interviewing adults about their career choices Use Web 2.0 technologies to document my findings

Personality Types Where do you fit? What types challenge you? What types are most compatible with your personality type? Why is it helpful to understand these types? How will you use this information in the future?

Recap Week2 Look ahead Career Clusters (and videos for each) WISCareers Career Research on 3 Occupations Success4Teens C1 Occupational Outlook Handbook Next Week: Share Interviews (Thurs) Fakebook Success4Teens C2 Career Research #4 WIX e-portfolio

Top 10 most difficult jobs to fill Skilled trades Engineers IT staff Sales representatives Accounting and Finance staff Drivers Mechanics Nurses Machinists /Machine Operators Teachers In the United States, the top 10 most difficult jobs to fill are:

Agenda Activities with Jenna Evenson: **WISCareers **Students suggestions for guest speakers Objectives Stay current with your education path and the school Career Counselors to stay on track with your career goals

What kind of jobs are out there? Career Videos LinkLink

I Can Wk3 Use provided resources including the Occupational Outlook Handbook to determine future opportunities in the careers I want to pursue Manage my class time to remain focused and productive at all times Achieve a Slight Edge by reading from the experiences of other students

Link to Video 2m,What is it?Video Worksheet/Guide LinkLink

http://www.google.com/familysafety/tips.html (http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/protecting-personal- privacy-online)http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/protecting-personal- privacy-online (http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/rules-road-kids)http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/rules-road-kids (http://onguardonline.gov/articles/0012-kids-and-socializing-online)http://onguardonline.gov/articles/0012-kids-and-socializing-online (http://www.netsmartz.org/Teens)http://www.netsmartz.org/Teens (http://www.fbi.gov/fbi- search?cx=004748461833896749646%3Ae41lgwqry7w&cof=FORID%3A10%3BN B%3A1&ie=UTF- 8&q=internet+safety&sa=Search&siteurl=www.fbi.gov%2F&siteurl=www.fbi.go v%2Ffun-games%2Fkids%2Fkids#output=xml_no_dtd&client=google- csbe&cx=004748461833896749646%3Ae41lgwqry7w&cof=FORID%3A10%3BNB %3A1&siteurl=www.fbi.gov%2Ffun-games%2Fkids%2Fkids&ie=UTF- 8&q=internet+safety&sa=Search)http://www.fbi.gov/fbi- search?cx=004748461833896749646%3Ae41lgwqry7w&cof=FORID%3A10%3BN B%3A1&ie=UTF- 8&q=internet+safety&sa=Search&siteurl=www.fbi.gov%2F&siteurl=www.fbi.go v%2Ffun-games%2Fkids%2Fkids#output=xml_no_dtd&client=google- csbe&cx=004748461833896749646%3Ae41lgwqry7w&cof=FORID%3A10%3BNB %3A1&siteurl=www.fbi.gov%2Ffun-games%2Fkids%2Fkids&ie=UTF- 8&q=internet+safety&sa=Search

Week3 Next Week: Share Interviews Start Fakebook Success4Teens C2 Career Research #4 Register WIX e-portfolio Research to Discover LinkLink

I Can Wk4 Find articles related to my career cluster Understand how those working in careers I am interested in can have a positive affect on my community

Recap Week3 Look ahead Next Week: Share Interviews Start Fakebook Success4Teens C2 Career Research #4 Register WIX e-portfolio Research to Discover LinkLink Case Study Success4Teens C3 Continue w/ Fakebook Continue w/WIX E-portfolio R2D due

Fakebook Link Profile Interaction with? Information

E-Portfolio Requirements Wix is recommended Safety first Include: Page 1 Home Page Page 2 About You Voice over includes response to So tell me a little about you Page 3-5 Career Clusters Job research, 1-2 per cluster Page 6 Future Plans Dream collage (images) Attach the following documents: Resume and S4T story Keep as anonymous as possible and update later High Achievers 4-5 Careers Average Achievers 3 Careers Incomplete 1-2 Careers Worth 75 pts, Weighted on Career Research

Week4 Look ahead - Field Trip Permission Slip Brand Me Case Study Success4Teens C4 Continue w/ Fakebook Continue w/ WIX E-portfolio R2D due

Building Your Brand What kind of 1st impression can I present? What does it mean to be professional? What detracts/impresses others in regard to my personal appearance and non-verbal communications? How can I improve my ability to present myself in a professional manner? Other comments

Agenda WISCareers, e-Port, Internet Safety (review) Brand ME! Objective B Total Recall of Objective B Work on e-Portfolio (review rubric) Objectives Be safe and encourage others to be safe online Identify factors that influence personal appearance Work effectively in group discussions

Building Your Brand I Cans contributed: Make a good first impression Tell the difference between casual and business formal Present myself in a professional manner Dress appropriately for an interview and/or job Control my non-verbal actions Increase my confidence by dressing appropriately Do what my supervisor tells me to do Show respect by dressing appropriately

I Can Wk5 Present my skills and abilities to others using traditional resumes and cover letters Present my skills and abilities to others using non-traditional tools Build my image and attitude to become a productive employee in the work place

Week5 Look ahead - Field Trip Permission Slip Professionally You Case Study Success4Teens C5 Continue w/ Fakebook Continue w/ WIX E-portfolio R2D due

E-Portfolio sample WIX.com is a reliable Student Sample

Agenda Review Posttest Write Reflection of the Brand ME! LAP Demonstrate Fakebook (1 st profile due 12/1)

Agenda Continue First Impressions from Brand ME! See Professional You Research Business Dress Codes online Objectives Learn & Demonstrate habits needed for career success Identify factors that influence personal appearance

I Can Wk5-7 Help others make positive choices by sharing my unique experience Assignment: Using Success for Teens as your guide, write a short essay that captures your unique experience in overcoming barriers to success

I Can Wk6 Dress for Success Link Start with the PPT for resumes and cover letters, and create your own. Your resume will be linked to your e-portfolio. E-portfolio will also navigate to Career Cluster and job research. Drafting a turning point story similar to those in SUCCESS4Teens

Professional You See Brochure (return for future use) Dress for Success How similar is this to our case study, Brand Me Interviewing with a Company See next slide

Agenda Finish Business Dress Code Policy 8:30 am - Brand ME! Practice Test

Agenda Brand ME! Objective C Total Recall of Objective C Professional You! Write a Business Dress Code Worksheet (Link1, Handout Link2)Link Based on resource recommendations Objective : Understand the Hiring Process

Hiring Process Whats this?? Refer to Professional You How do you find jobs that are open? Want ads online, newspapers, network, company web pages, other? Will they seek employees out?? How do you contact an employer about a opportunity? Activity: Find jobs in your career cluster from several different resources

Professionally You Overview Dress for Success Scope it Out Be on Time Research the Company Be Ready to talk about YOU Link 1 n bad examples 2Link2

Professionally You (cont) Before the Interview (YouTube it!) 17m (7+10)YouTube it In the Waiting Room Handshake (VHS) During the Interview Common Interview Questions Tough Interview Questions Thank Yous Phone Etiquette

I Can Week 7 Respond effectively to the question: Tell me about yourself (2m) Respond to an opportunity that closely resembles a position I have researched and am interested in pursuing as a career Locate a position (Wk3) Write a Resume/Cover Letter (Wk6) Complete an Application (Today) Prepare for an Interview (Wk7) Thank You & Follow Up Letter (Wk8)

Agenda Before the Interview, part 1 Filling out an application Link to documentLink Webinar, HTML5 Practice your 2m Tell me about yourself response Last 10 days of class Thurs Field Trip to Edward Jones Friday Wrap Up S4T C7 and contribute your story Monday S4T C8 and work on WIX, add in all artifacts Tuesday Professional You! Continues Wednesday Enter Career Pathways (1-2 best of your 6 researched jobs) Thursday Field Trip to SMC (Easter Break Fri/Mon) Tuesday/Wednesday Mr. Hollands Opus, draft Opus Final Thursday (Testing)/Friday(Sub) Wrap up Professional You! Finish Opus

Interviewing with a Company Scope it out by paying a visit Be on time Research, prepare, and practice In the Waiting Room The Handshake During the Interview Common Interview Questions, lets review the Tough ones

Interviewing, continued Thank you Notes Phone Etiquette Good JOB!! Now for the Quiz: Please complete the handout and turn in for credit

I Can Week 8 Interview for a position Present myself in positively Present my skills in a distinguishing way Prepare for an interview Develop an official career pathway

Career Pathways Navigate: High School / Counseling Office / Career Pathways http://www.wicareerpathways.org/CareerPathways.aspx http://www.wicareerpathways.org/ClusterMap.aspx

Lets practice An organization you adore wants you to run the fundraising activities over the next two months Name of this company _______________________ Invite 2-3 persons to interview to be your helper Lets form a circle (next page) Names _____________, ____________, and ____________

Interviewer/Interviewee On your immediate left, write down the names of two students that can do practice introductions and handshakes with next three students The next three students are candidates for your open position

Role Play the Interview Use the information in the packet to help you practice these activities Ready to try your skills with an adult? Someone that isnt a teacher? Use email for the Thank you note (and cc: Ms H for credit)

Test? Test Resources Lets try it together, ok

I Can Week 9 Wrap it up Record a voice over of my e-portfolio Include career cluster and pathway research Interviews, articles, reflections Include resume, cover letter, and references prep 2m Tell me about yourself response Final reflection written assignment, see next slides

Tips That Will Make You Successful at Work All of us want to know how to be successful at work. Here are time-tested tips practiced by successful people. They can help you stand out as an exceptional employee. Build credibility. To build credibility, you set expectations about what you plan to do and meet or beat those expectations. Coming up short on expectations will reduce your credibility.

Tips That Will Make You Successful at Work All of us want to know how to be successful at work. Here are time-tested tips practiced by successful people. They can help you stand out as an exceptional employee. Build credibility. To build credibility, you set expectations about what you plan to do and meet or beat those expectations. Coming up short on expectations will reduce your credibility. Always be busy. Do something useful during any extra minutes you discover. Extra time at work is not free time and should never be used for personal reasons. Provide help to others. Jump in and help others when they need help. Volunteering to help a coworker builds your credibility and gives you the freedom to ask for help if you need it in the future. Be on time to meetings. Your lateness will be noticed and will damage your credibility. In addition, you may miss important information that gives others attending the meeting an advantage over you. Fine-tune your attitude on a regular basis. The way you approach things (your attitude) is very important. If you want people to follow you as a leader, they need to like your attitude. Always provide a little extra to each job or project. There's no magic formula to success, but adding a little extra will make you stand out. Bosses remember and reward those who give more than is required.

Tips That Will Make You Successful at Work All of us want to know how to be successful at work. Here are time-tested tips practiced by successful people. They can help you stand out as an exceptional employee. Build credibility. To build credibility, you set expectations about what you plan to do and meet or beat those expectations. Coming up short on expectations will reduce your credibility. Always be busy. Do something useful during any extra minutes you discover. Extra time at work is not free time and should never be used for personal reasons.

Tips That Will Make You Successful at Work All of us want to know how to be successful at work. Here are time-tested tips practiced by successful people. They can help you stand out as an exceptional employee. Build credibility. To build credibility, you set expectations about what you plan to do and meet or beat those expectations. Coming up short on expectations will reduce your credibility. Always be busy. Do something useful during any extra minutes you discover. Extra time at work is not free time and should never be used for personal reasons. Provide help to others. Jump in and help others when they need help. Volunteering to help a coworker builds your credibility and gives you the freedom to ask for help if you need it in the future.

Tips That Will Make You Successful at Work All of us want to know how to be successful at work. Here are time-tested tips practiced by successful people. They can help you stand out as an exceptional employee. Build credibility. To build credibility, you set expectations about what you plan to do and meet or beat those expectations. Coming up short on expectations will reduce your credibility. Always be busy. Do something useful during any extra minutes you discover. Extra time at work is not free time and should never be used for personal reasons. Provide help to others. Jump in and help others when they need help. Volunteering to help a coworker builds your credibility and gives you the freedom to ask for help if you need it in the future. Be on time to meetings. Your lateness will be noticed and will damage your credibility. In addition, you may miss important information that gives others attending the meeting an advantage over you. Fine-tune your attitude on a regular basis. The way you approach things (your attitude) is very important. If you want people to follow you as a leader, they need to like your attitude.

Final Opus Written Assignment Visualize yourself 20 years from now Link to Instructions Link

Whew Thank you for making this class fun to be a part of!!

somerset high school with ms. hennessey

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