CAREER PORTFOLIO: As part of this career unit, students will keep a career folder where

• Students will gain a better understanding of their own personalities, as they relate to careers.
• Students will use the Internet to research, evaluate and analyze information about a career.
• Students will develop a Career Plan
• Students will conduct an Informational Interview in their field of interest.
• Students will write a research report about a career of their choice.

IILINOIS STATE STANDARDS RELATED TO MY UNIT ARE: (3.B.2a), (3.B.2d), (3.C.2a), (5.A.2a),(5.A.2b),(5.C.2b)

• Educators Guide: A Career Exploration Project
• Career Planing: Lesson Plans, Activities, Teacher’s Guide, ect.

LINKS included in STUDENTS Lesson Plans

• Adventure in Education – Planning a Career
• The College Board Career Search
• Occupational Outlook Handbook