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EDUC 1300 Learning Framework

Timeline and Career Interests Project
Total points = 100

Career Information
You have completed your timeline and decided on the courses you need to take over the next two years. Some of you have selected a major and others are still undecided. The second part of this assignment requires you to research three (3) careers you are considering and find out some additional resources to help you get there.

STEP 1 Assessments Complete the following matrix. Careers can be repeated in different sections. However you do need three careers listed in each section. Resources: For Multiple Intelligences you can use the assessment you completed in class, the information from the MI power point or information in the textbook. For the StrengthsQuest assessment, use the assessment you completed online and your notes from class discussions. For your values, first list your values (family, $$, religion, helping others, status, creativity, protecting the animals or the environment, etc., etc.). If you are unsure, you can use the handout/exercise you did in class or ask your friends and family what you value. Then think about what careers fit those values. Again, if you need to, ask others for suggestions. You will need three careers in this section that fit your values.

Turn your TIMELINE in with this project.

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STEP 1 Your Assessments

Complete the following matrix

Assessments MI your top 2 MI #1 Intrapersonal

Possible careers

some of these may be repeated

1. Advertising marketer 2.Chief Engineer 3. High School Coach

MI #2 Interpersonal

1. High School Coach 2. Advertising Marketer 3. Sales representative

StrengthsQuest 1. Deliberative 2. Belief 3. Competition 4. Focus 5. Significance 3. Personal Trainer 2. Chief Engineer 1. Advertising Marketer

Your Values (name several) 1. Chief Engineer a. Family b. Money c. Status d. 2. Sales representative 3. Advertising Marketer

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STEP 2
For three of the careers you have selected, go to U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm to obtain the following information: a. What are the significant points relating to this career (the summary in at the top)? b. What is the nature of the work for that career? c. What is the employment rate for that career? d. What is the job outlook for that career? e. What is the starting salary for that career?
Copy and paste this information into a separate document and print it off. Be sure and label each career and each section you have printed off from the website. You will be required to turn in this document.
NEXT: Complete the attached matrix (Step 3 - Just the Facts)

STEP 3 - JUST THE FACTS

Facts from bls.gov [date retrieved: ____________ ]

You may type or handwrite the information (as long as I can read it), BUT you must summarize the information to fit in the boxes. The Careers Significant Points (the summary) #1 Advertising Marketer Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in a product or service. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members. Thirteen percent of marketing managers worked for management of companies and enterprises. #2 Chief Engineer Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. #3 High School Coach Coaches teach amateur and professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport.

Nature of the work (in brief, focus on areas you are interested in) Employment Job Outlook Starting Salary

Working hands on with athletes from different ranges using my knowledge and skills to better them in a selected sport in turn hopefully turning out for a better life. 242,900 29% $28,340 per year

216,800 14% $108,260 per year

252,540 12% $80,580

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Step 4 Reflecting on What You Learned

Answer the following questions in the space given. Please type your answers. Which three careers did you select? What are three positive characteristics (such as high salary or positive working environment, etc.) about each career you selected?

List three positive characteristics for each career. Use the chart below.
Career 1 Advertising Marketer Career 2 Chief Mechanical Engineer Career 3 High School Coach

High Salary Travel Unique experiences

Fair salary Hands on work Travel

Positive affect on athletes Physical work Leader of many

Identify three negative characteristics (such as dangerous working conditions, low salary, etc., etc.) about each career. Again you need a total of nine.
Career 1 Advertising Marketer Career 2 Chief Mechanical Engineer Career 3 High School Coach

Away from family when traveling Time consuming Competitive Market

Wear on body over time

Irregular hours

Tough job market Tough job to reach the top

Low pay Hard to influence an entire program

What is the final career that still interests you? _Advertising Marketer_____________ What are three next steps you will need to implement to help you achieve this career goal (e.g., take certain courses, change your major, or obtain an internship)? 1 Decide best path of classes to best prepare for the job environment. 2 Transfer to a great school for Advertising 3 Improve creativity and knowledge of the advertising world. If you are no longer interested in any of these careers, what are your three next steps to select another career that may fit you better? 1 2 3

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STEP 5
Where is this career major/program offered? __Texas State University___ How many semesters/years will it take to complete this program? _4years__