This document provides instructions for a career research assignment. Students are asked to choose two focus areas and two potential career choices within each area. They then research one of the potential careers in more detail by answering questions about the job description, education and training requirements, job outlook and average salary. The goal is to help students explore career options and plan their education and career paths after high school.

1. Career Research Assignment<br />Name: __________________________ ________ Date:________ (2 points)<br />Instructions<br />Save this template on your flash or network drive: click SAVE AS and save it as \"
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<br />Complete this assignment on the computer and include one print-out in your Student Portfolio. Make sure you save the completed assignment on your external flash drive.<br />NOTE: Before printing, make sure that you selected appropriate page breaks <br />(…you don’t want to cut any tables!).<br />Completing this assignment will provide evidence and 10 points towards your Portfolio. See last page for grading criteria. <br />To help you determine which career you would like to pursue after high school you will complete a Career Research Assignment. This will help you plan possible education and career paths.<br />Part A. <br />Choose two focus areas you would like to research potential careers from. Name the focus areas and two possible career choices for each focus area. Use one of the links above to help you decide on the Focus Area and potential careers. These choices are a best guess. (6 points)<br />Focus Area (Example)Career Choice1. Health care1. Physical Therapist2. Occupational Therapist2. Performing Arts1. Musician/Entertainer2. Dance Instructor<br />Part B. <br />Now to make informed choices. To help you get started on your career research, use any resource (book or internet) to assist you in answering the questions. Once you have answered your questions, save the results to your Portfolio. You should have a list of suggestion careers. A great place to complete your research is the Bureau of Labor Statistics' web site: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/ and http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm. <br />Pick one career to research – Make sure it is of interest to you!<br />From the results listed, my career to research is:_________________________(1 mark)<br />Complete the following questions in complete sentences. (Do Not Cut and Paste)<br />Job Description: brief description of job, any personality traits that are helpful, and special skills needed. ( 5 points)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />