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Careers Research Project and Job Portfolio

Students research careers in the Human Services field, colleges, conduct personal interviews, and complete a job shadowing assignment. Students create a resume, cover letter, application, participate in mock job interviews, a post-interview Thank You note,and a personal plan for reaching their career goal. Total Possible Points: 150

Rubric Code: X67A9W

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Subject: Vocational

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Career Research
	Not proficient 1 pts	Proficient 2 pts	Advanced 3 pts
Quantity 50 % Human Services Career	Not proficient Career is not related related to human services or was not approved by instructor.	Proficient Career is related to human services.	Advanced Career is related to human services.
Career Defined 5 % Job Description: brief description of job, any personality traits that are helpful, and special skills needed.	Not proficient Several pieces of information are missing, incorrect or are not meaningful as stated.	Proficient Most information is accurate. Some categories not complete.	Advanced All information is accurate and meaningful. All questions answered thoroughly.
Working Conditions 5 % The usual hours of work (shift, overtime, weekends etc), are there any age, gender, or physical requirements? Physical layout of the workplace (office, outside etc.) Hazards or risks of the job.	Not proficient Several pieces of information are missing, incorrect or are not meaningful as stated.	Proficient Most information is accurate. Some categories not complete.	Advanced All information is accurate and meaningful. All questions answered thoroughly.
Wages and Earning 5 % Is it salary? Do you get paid overtime? What is the starting wage? Top wage? Average wage? Future wages? Any benefits such as extended medical, dental, insurance etc?	Not proficient Several pieces of information are missing, incorrect or are not meaningful as stated. Research does not reflect student's stated interests and goals.	Proficient Most information is accurate, but some may not be meaningful. Research may not reflect student's stated interests and goals.	Advanced All information is accurate and meaningful. All questions answered thoroughly. Most research reflects student's stated interests and goals.
Career Path 5 % What is the entry-level position? How do you get promotions ,opportunities for advancement?	Not proficient Several pieces of information are missing, incorrect or are not meaningful as stated.	Proficient Most information is accurate. Some categories not complete.	Advanced All information is accurate and meaningful. All questions answered thoroughly.
Education and Training 5 % Describe the education/training or work experience required for this occupation. Include the type of education, length of training, and cost of training. Do you need special licenses or certificates?	Not proficient Several pieces of information are missing, incorrect or are not meaningful as stated.	Proficient Most information is accurate but complete.	Advanced All information is accurate and meaningful. All questions answered thoroughly.
College Research 5 % Identify two post secondary institutions/training schools or on the job training opportunities where you could develop the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in your chosen career. Give a brief description of each one.	Not proficient Several pieces of information are missing, incorrect or are not meaningful as stated.	Proficient Most information is accurate. Some categories not complete.	Advanced All information is accurate and meaningful. All questions answered thoroughly.
Work Experience/Volunteer Experienc 5 % Briefly describe two community programs or projects that you could be involved in to gain additional skills or experience related to your career choice.	Not proficient not completed	Proficient interview completed but not all questions answered	Advanced interview completed with all questions answered thoroughly
Networking 5 % Briefly describe a network of 5 people who could help you achieve your chosen career goal. These could be teachers, coaches, counselors, neighbors, friends, and/or relatives. Name the person, describe the relationship and briefly describe how they could help you.	Not proficient No presentation is made	Proficient Presentation is made but with information missing	Advanced Presentation is made with all information included.
"'The Wrap Up " 15 % Reflect on the data gathered. Explain hy you are or are not still interested in pursuing the career you have researched. It should be typed and approximately 200-300 words.	Not proficient Appearance is messy and disorganized. Formatting is inconsistent. Difficult to read.	Proficient Appearance is fair. Formatting is not all consistent. Typed with one or two spelling/grammar errors. Somewhat difficult to read.	Advanced Appearance is neat. Formatting is consistent. Typed with minor spelling/grammar errors. Relatively easy to read. Professional looking.

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