career prep

16. Career Prep

This Thing is currently being updated based on some videos and resources no longer being available. Quests 1-4 are ready to roll. Updates and new content are being crafted in Quests 5-7. They will be done by the end of Nov. 2024.

INTRODUCTION

This Thing includes seven Quests. You will begin by exploring their personality, skills, and interests. Followed by the understanding of what it means to prepare for a career with an online portfolio as evidence of learning.  You will create documents, a brand that represents you for a various careers and take on the role of an entrepreneur.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this Thing you will:

  1. know how to make everyday living choices [Knowledge Constructor].

  2. understand how decisions you make can affect your future [Knowledge Constructor].

  3. understand how to create a multimedia portfolio that promotes myself [Creative Communicator].


 QUEST 1: GAME OF LIFE

In this Quest, you will visit the Claim Your Future website, where you can examine different career options, the average costs and earnings for those careers, and how that can impact your budget choices in the future!

I am ready for Quest 1


 QUEST 2: CAREER MATCH

In this Quest, you will explore your personality type, interests, and skills to find out which careers might match best. This may help guide you in the career paths you want to pursue in the future.

I am ready for Quest 2


 QUEST 3: EMPLOYABILITY

In this Quest, you will explore the attributes that help a person gain and maintain employment. You will learn about developing hard skills (the knowledge and skills specific to a career) as well as soft skills (character and personality traits that can be applied to any career).

I am ready to tackle Quest 3

What does it mean to have a career? 

Discussion Question: While watching the video, think about why you think people are interested in different careers.  Be prepared to share your thoughts.

Watch the following video (2:51) (direct link to video)


 QUEST 4: FINDING A JOB

In this Quest, you will find the perfect job that matches your unique powers and interests.  You'll learn how to use online tools to search for job openings, identify legitimate job postings and avoid scams.

I am ready for Quest 4


 QUEST 5: PROMOTE YOURSELF

In this Quest, you will learn how to complete a job application and create a resume.

 I am ready to tackle Quest 5  

QUEST 6: BRANDING YOURSELF

In this Quest, you will 

I am ready to tackle Quest 6

QUEST 7: ENTREPRENEURSHIP

In this Quest, you will 

I am ready to tackle Quest 7


Gold quests





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I have completed the Quests as assigned by my teacher.

I am ready for the Graduation page for the Career Prep Thing.

16.Career Prep Teacher Guide


16.Career Prep Learning Objectives Slide


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16. Career Prep Student Showcase Portfolio Google Slideshow  (not being used for this Thing)

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