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1 Career & College Readiness Lesson Plans Grade Level 6 Overview Career Planning Students will be introduced to the California Career Center (Career Center) Web portal as a tool they can use for career and college exploration and planning. Learning Outcomes At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Explore the various components, resources, and tools available using the Navigate Your Way through the Career Center Web Portal handout. Language Objectives At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Analyze and summarize the lesson using proper sentence structure and punctuation. Use academic and content-specific vocabulary. Standards Alignment California Common Core State Standards: College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards: o RI. 4; W. 2; SL. 2; L. 1, 2 California Career Technical Education Anchor Standards: o 2 California Standards for Career Ready Practice: o 1, 2, 4 National Career Development Guidelines: o PS2.K1, PS2.K2; ED2.K5 International Society for Technology in Education Standards: o 3 English Language Development Standards: o Part I: 1, 2, 3, 12

2 Materials 1. Computers with Internet access for students 2. Computer with Internet access and projection capability for instructor 3. Projector 4. Instructor resources Career Center Web Portal Answer Key (pp ) 5. Handouts Career Center Web Portal (pp. 7 10) 6. Online Resources California Career Center Web Portal Academic Vocabulary Navigate: is to move around a Web site or computer screen, or between Web sites or screens. Web portal: is a specially designed Web site that brings information together from diverse sources in a uniform way. Activity Students will be introduced to the Career Center Web portal content (link in Materials section). Lesson Procedures 1. Introduction to the subject: It is never too soon to start thinking about middle and high school and beyond. In fact, there are things you can do right now in school to start planning for life after high school, including exploring career and college goals. The first step is to acquaint you with the California Career Center Web portal (link in Materials section) which will be a primary resource for your planning. 2. Explain to students they will be getting a big-picture view of the Web portal. Distribute the Career Center Web Portal handout and review the directions with them. Depending on the level of students computer expertise, you can have them do this handout in groups of two. 2 of 11

3 3. Using the handout, have students begin the scavenger hunt. 4. Allow time to work. 5. Use the Answer Key to review the answers with your students. 6. After sharing the answers, instruct students to print one Web page they would like to visit again. If time allows, discuss which pages the students visited or have them turn in the pages or list of pages. Estimated Time One class session Evaluation Review students handouts for accuracy and completeness Review students ability to work in groups 3 of 11

4 Career Center Web Portal You are going to spend time navigating through the Career Center Web Portal. You will find tools to help you map your future and become acquainted with the many resources available to assist you. To navigate the site, you will go on a scavenger hunt where you have to go to different Web pages to gather information to complete your worksheet. Let s begin. Go to the Career Center Web Portal ( Click on Quick Start Click on Frequently Asked Questions Your quest begins here! Look at the information on the Frequently Asked Questions Web page and use the resources under each section to gather the information you need. Home Section 1. Name three (3) links in the User s Guide 2. What is the Youth Crisis Line telephone number? Middle & High School Section 1. What does CTE stand for? 2. What are CTE classes designed to do? 3. How many industry sectors are in CTE?

5 Career Center Web Portal, p What high school programs can help you explore careers? 5. Are classes required by the state for high school graduation the same as the classes required for admission to a California State University or University of California campus? If they are not the same, how are they different? Career Options Section 1. Complete this sentence Exploring jobs that interest you will help you 2. What four (4) important skills and qualities are employers looking for in the workplace? 3. What is a Career Action Plan? 4. How many sections are there in the Career Center Career Action Plan? Getting a Job Section 1. What is Job Shadowing? 2. List five (5) resources to help you find your first job. 3. If you are a minor (under the age of 18) and want to work, you must get a work permit. Who issues work permits to minors?

6 Navigate Your Way through the California Career Center Web Portal, p. 3 Education & Training Section 1. There are many colleges and universities to choose from in California. What is the total number? 2. Which state has more colleges and universities than California? 3. How many resources are listed that can help you choose the right college? 4. List three (3) resources that you might like to use when choosing a college that is right for you. 5. What does CSU stand for? 6. What does UC stand for? Challenges Section 1. Everyone in life faces challenges. Name four (4) challenges students may face. Money Management Section 1. Review the Tips to Reduce Postsecondary Education Costs. What is a large part of your college cost and how can you cut this cost down?

7 Navigate Your Way through the California Career Center Web Portal, p. 4 Summary Write a summary of how you will use this information for creating your career goals. Use complete sentences and proper punctuation.

8 Career Center Web Portal Answer Key You are going to spend time navigating through the California Career Center Web Portal. You will find tools to help you map your future and become acquainted with the many resources available to assist you as you do this. To navigate the site, you will go on a scavenger hunt where you have to go to different Web pages to gather information to complete your worksheet. Log on to the Web Portal Click on Quick Start Click on Frequently Asked Questions Your quest begins here! Look at the information on the Frequently Asked Questions Web page and use the resources under each section to gather the information you need. Home 1. Name three (3) links in the User s Guide. Any 3 from this list: My Stuff Middle and High School Career Options Getting a Job Education and Training Challenges Money Management Videos 2. What is the Youth Crisis Line telephone number? Middle & High School 1. What does CTE stand for? Career Technical Education 2. What are CTE classes designed to do? To prepare you for occupations needed in your community and the state; to help you achieve your career needs and desires. 3. How many industry sectors are in CTE? (15)

9 Career Center Web Portal Answer Key, p What high school programs can help you explore careers? From the High School Programs for Career Exploration page: Community Service Work Experience Education (WEE) Career Technical Education (CTE) Community College/High School Articulation Programs 5. Are the high school classes required by the state for high school graduation the same as the classes required for admission to a California State University or University of California campus? No. California sets minimum graduation requirements while California public colleges and universities have A-G requirements (High School Graduation Requirements page). Career Options 1. Complete this sentence Exploring jobs that interest you will help you...get a better sense of who you are, where you re going, and how you ll get there. 2. What four (4) important skills and qualities are employers looking for in the workplace? Information and communication skills Thinking and problem-solving skills Interpersonal and self-directional skills Technical skills 3. What is a Career Action Plan? A plan that helps you track your career goals, information you collect, decisions you make, and the necessary steps to achieve success beyond high school. 4. How many sections are there in the Career Center Career Action Plan? There are 10 sections.

10 Career Center Web Portal Answer Key, p. 3 Getting a Job 1. What is Job Shadowing? Job shadowing involves spending time with someone who s actually doing the work and/or volunteering to help out in the workplace. 2. List five (5) resources to help you find your first job. Any 5 from this list: Networking with friends, relatives, neighbors, teachers, employers, clergy School Work Experience Office School Career Center Knocking on employers doors (for example, at malls or supermarkets) Call potential employers (get telephone numbers from company Web site, professional associations, or the telephone book) Employment Openings posted in some public libraries Internet Temporary Employment Agencies Public Employment Agencies Help Wanted Classified Ads Volunteer Work CalCRN s Find and Get the Right Job [PDF] and Succeed at Work [PDF] 3. If you are a minor (under the age of 18) and want to work, you must get a work permit. Who issues work permits to minors? Your school issues work permits. Education & Training 1. There are many colleges and universities to choose from in California. What is the total number? (221) 2. Which state has more colleges and universities than California? (None) 3. How many resources are listed that can help you choose the right college? (7)

11 Career Center Web Portal Answer Key, p List three (3) resources that you might like to use when choosing a college that is right for you. College Nights Print Material Virtual Tours Internet Talk to Alumni Talk to School Counselor Visit Colleges 5. What does CSU stand for? California State University 6. What does UC stand for? University of California Challenges 1. Everyone in life faces challenges. Name four (4) challenges students may face. Disabilities Foster Homeless/transient Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Migrant Military Dependents Pregnant/Parenting Special Education Undocumented Money Management 1. Review the Tips to Reduce Postsecondary Education Costs. What is a large part of your college cost and how can you cut this cost down? Living expenses are a large part of college costs. Living at home and commuting to college is a sure way to save money. Summary Write a summary of how you will use this information for creating your career goals Use complete sentences and proper punctuation. Student s original written response

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