Exploring College and Career Options

1. Colleges & Careers University of Phoenix CMP 540 English 3 -11th GradeMs. M. Pontoo May 22, 2006 Dolores Norris

2. Objectives: Students will… • Alabama State Standard for 11th Grade Language Arts: # 23. Demonstrate proficiency in using available technology for expression and learning. • Alabama State Standard for 11th Grade Language Arts: # 22. Conduct individual research using all aspects of the research process. • Alabama State Standard for 11th Grade Language Arts: # 32. Produce effective, planned oral presentations.

3. Do you know what you want to be or what it will take to become what you want to be? There are many websites that you may access that will assist you in making a clear decision as to which direction you want your life to take. Adventures in Education provides students with a guide to developing career goals: http://www.aie.org/HighSchool/hs_goal.cfm Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition is a government based book that provides information on careers: http://www.bls.gov/oco/

4. Guidelines for the Presentation Your presentation must include the following: • PowerPoint Presentation • An original handout for your audience • Must last for exactly 10 minutes • Must cover both a college and career that is approved by your teacher • Must include one of the equipment that the career uses (must be appropriate for school)

5. Oral Presentation Guide Remember you are serving as a spokesperson for the career and for the college that you are to present on. Make sure that you include information that will make you classmates consider your school and career. Know your material. Oral Presentation handout link

6. Oral Presentation Guide College: __________________ Narrow Guide for College: • Contact person name, address, and phone number • Cost to attend school • Requirements for prospective students • Financial Aide Opportunity/ Scholarship Opportunity and Requirements • Dorm Life (Cost, Co-ed, One gender, etc) • Shopping area or attractions near the school • Student – Teacher Ratio (if this info is not provided you may have to do a bit of math) • Schools location (address, etc.) • School Color and Mascot: • Brief History of the School • Programs that the school specializes in

7. Block Format --Business Letter. Business Letter handout link __________________________________ __________________________________{Your info and date here __________________________________ {Skip 3 lines here } __________________________________ __________________________________{School and contact person’s info here __________________________________ __________________________________ {Skip 2 lines here} Dear Sir or Madam: {Contact Person’s name here {Body of Letter goes here}________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Educationally yours, Sign your name here Print your name here http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/BusinessLetter.html

8. College When looking at the school’s home page, there are several key words that will help you to locate the information you need. • Admissions • Contact us • Prospective students • Student Affairs • Scholarships • Undergraduate Studies http://www.alasu.edu/HOME/

9. Team Collaboration • Get with 2 other members of the class. • Compare the similarities and differences that each of your schools have. • Make 3 charts that show similarities and differences—each member should have one chart to use during his or her presentation.

10. Oral Presentation Guide Career: __________________ This is a limited list of items you may consider looking for as you put your project together. Do not limit yourself to this list. • Education Requirements • Salary • Job Requirements • Related Jobs • Special Skills • Type of Equipment Used

11. Career

12. Brochure • Your brochure must include factual information that you have found through your research of your school and career. • It must also include the information from the chart that you and your team members discover through your collaboration. • It must be developed through Microsoft Publisher and must look professional.

13. Appearance • You must dressed the part of the career that you are working on. • In the event that you are unable to dress the part, dress as if going to an interview.

14. Interview • Your interview questions will be completely related to your career. • You must respond in complete thoughts. • When speaking your ability to follow the grammar rules should not be questionable. • You should be very knowledgeable of your career based on your research.

15. Conclusion • You should have an idea as to what career you would like to pursue. • Your ability to speak to an audience should be remarkable. • There is no limit to what you can be. • Set your goals and strive everyday to make them happen for you.