Reading Activity (Please place answers to this activity on Page 37 of Interactive Notebook)

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1 Name Date Class Reading Activity (Please place answers to this activity on Page 37 of Interactive Notebook) Directions Fill in the blanks to complete this chapter summary. (1) are things that can be used for help and support. Comparing and contrasting sets of data to rank them and determine the best choice is called (2). A tool to use in evaluating career choices is a chart called a(n) (3) in which you compare what you have learned about yourself and what you have learned about a particular career possibility. Your career choice is (4) ; it will probably change as you get older. The seventh and final step in the career decision-making process is by making a(n) (5) ; you start by establishing (6), the steps you will take to get from where you are now to where you want to be. It is important to make these goals as (7) and (8) as possible. A new way of receiving education and training is through a computer-based training called (9). Many companies offer a form of training called (10), which is on-site instruction in how to perform a particular job. A (11) offers a variety of skills-oriented programs. (12) consists of courses of study designed for adults wishing to expand their skills or change careers. Explain Why is it important to make receiving education and training one of your first intermediate goals toward reaching your ultimate career goal?

2 Name Date Class Self-Check Reading Activity (Please place answers to this activity on Page 38 of Interactive Notebook) Directions Complete each sentence using key terms or concepts from the chapter. 1. Things that can be used for help and support in conducting your career search are. 2. Matching a possible career choice against personal information such as values and education is the function of a chart called a(n). 3. Going to medical school would be a(n) for someone with an ultimate goal of becoming a physician. 4. You are more likely to achieve your intermediate goals if you are in developing them. 5. An example of a -term goal is to become an intern at a company that interests you. 6. A person with a busy schedule and a reliable computer might find useful a form of training called. 7. A few days of orientation for new employees are a form of. 8. A person who learns about automobile repair through working as a master mechanic's assistant is an example of a(n). 9. A person who would likely benefit from a college's offerings is a retired person wanting to learn about computers. 10. If you are willing to commit to several years of duty in service to your country, you will find many job-training opportunities in the.

3 Name Date Class Chapter 5 - Internet Activity Reading Activity (Please place answers to this activity on Page 39 of Interactive Notebook) Explore Once you have identified the education and training you will need to reach your career goals, you can begin to develop an individual career plan. Successful career planning involves defining your goals and figuring out how to achieve them. The more thoroughly you plan your goals, the more likely you are to achieve them. Directions Go to the Internet Activities page of the Succeeding in the World of Work Web site through glencoe.com. Click on the Chapter 5 link to the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) Web site and determine what types of information it offers. Next identify and review the Web site of a commercial career planning company. Then complete the worksheet below and answer the questions that follow. Net Results 1. What is DOLETA's Web site address? 2. Briefly describe DOLETA's mission statement? 3. What is the Web site address of the commercial career planning service? 4. What services does the commercial career planning service offer? 5. What are the prices for the services?

4 (continued) Chapter 5 Internet Activity Critical Thinking Questions 1. Would you use a commercial career planning service to help you career? Why or why not? 2. Did you find the information on the DOLETA Web site helpful? Explain.

5 Name Date Class Chapter 5 REVIEW for Test Reading Activity (Please place answers to this activity on Page 40 of Interactive Notebook) A. Matching Directions Match each definition with the correct term. Write the letter of the term on the line. 1. comparing and contrasting sets of data to rank them and make a choice 2. chart used to rank career choices by comparing personal and career information 3. step-by-step plan of action for reaching your ultimate career goal 4. on-site instruction in how to perform a particular job 5. person who learns how to do a job under the guidance of a skilled worker 6. school that offers a variety of skills-oriented programs 7. privately run institution that trains students for a specific profession 8. college and high school programs geared toward adult students a. continuing education b. evaluation c. trade school d. individual career plan e. vocational-technical center f. personal career program g. on-the-job training h. apprentice B. Multiple Choice Directions Circle the letter for the choice that best completes the statement. 9. Working as a waiter as a step toward becoming the head chef at a fine restaurant is a. a. short-term goal b. medium-term goal c. long-range goal d. lifestyle 10. Training in over 200 different occupations is offered by. a. the typical trade school b. the average high school c. the military d. most vocational-technical centers 11. An example of a career that requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree is. a. restaurant chef b. travel agent c. high school teacher d. sheet metal worker

6 (continued) Chapter 5 Review for TEST 12. You would need additional years of education beyond a bachelor's degree to become a(n). a. accountant b. computer repairer c. lawyer d. bookstore manager 13. An apprenticeship involves. a. hands-on experience in a skill b. extensive library research c. classes at a trade school d. a two-year degree 14. Four-year colleges and universities usually accept transfer credits from. a. community and technical colleges b. trade schools c. vocational-technical centers d. apprenticeships 15. Sally, who wants to become a pilot, needs specific licenses and training. Obtaining these licenses and training is her. a. continuing education b. intermediate planning goal c. long-term goal d. personal career profile form 16. In the decision-making process leading to a career, developing an individual career plan is the. a. first step b. third step c. fifth step d. seventh and final step C. Short Answer 17. Write one or more paragraphs to respond to either a or b. a. Briefly describe four options for education and training. Give an example of a career that fits each option. b. Create a brief personal career profile form for a career that interests you.