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=**Welcome to the Career Seminar with** // **Mrs. Holly Hartman** //= **Contact Information: hhartman@elcosd.org** =Grading= = Classroom Participation (//Attendance, Attitude, Teamwork)// = Tests/Quizzes Homework/Projects

=Materials Needed For Class=

Pencils and Pens
**Notebook**: 3 Ring Binders (1½-2”) **Books**: __The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens__ by Sean Covey __Who Moved My Cheese? For Teens__ by Spencer Jonson, M.D. __The Ultimate Gift__ by Jim Stovall //Available online and at local bookstores for optional student purchase.// **Textbook**: __Succeeding In The World of Work__

__Topics Covered__ · Self Assessment · Career Exploration · College Application Process · Job Application Process · Professional Development · Life Skills __Other Possible Activities__ · Mock Interviews · Business Lunch · Local Business Visit · McDonalds/Hershey/Ropes Course · Business Expo

__Field Trips/Guest Speakers__ Periodic field trips will be planned. They usually will not interfere with other school courses and after school activities. Professional dress will be required for most of the trips. Also, professional behavior will be expected. When a guest speaker visits the classroom students will be expected to listen attentively, taking notes and asking questions when appropriate.

__Shadowing__ Each student will be expected to participate in a one or two day shadowing internship in a career area of their choice. Students will need to help secure a place for this shadowing experience. It is recommended that the student complete his/her shadowing experience during a holiday when school is not in session. A student who is maintaining passing grades in his/her classes may schedule the shadowing visit during a school day. Proper paperwork must be completed at least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. This activity must take place before the last two weeks of the semester. The student is responsible for transportation to and from the work place. These hours **__MAY BE__** used towards your 30 hours needed for the graduation project.

__Final Presentation/Final Test__ A final presentation will be completed in January and will be made as part of the final exam. Career research, reflection on class exercises, and experiences from shadowing will be shared during this computer presentation. Students will use the Internet, digital photography and graphics to enhance the presentation. The presentation will be 50% of the final exam grade. A final written paper will be assigned two weeks before the end of the course. This will count as the other 50% of the final exam grade.

__Career Portfolio__ This folder will contain the student’s cover letter, resume and other pertinent information to be used during a job interview. More information will be given about the requirements at a later time.

__FBLA Membership__ Students are encouraged to join the ELCO Future Business Leaders of America chapter. This is a nationally recognized organization. Students will be given the opportunity to compete in job preparation competitions, network with other career oriented students, practice professional behavior and list this membership on college applications.

__Cooperative Work Experience__ Senior Year Senior students may apply to participate in a cooperative work experience at a local business. This experience requires taking a second credit of seminar during the second semester.