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Career Planning 1/2 Credit 10—12 grades What will I do with the rest of my life? Begin to plan your career through research and exploration activities. You will create a career plan to lay the foundation for sound career decision making. You will find the answers to the following questions:
You will have the opportunity to explore two careers by participating in shadowing activities. You will need to provide your own transportation to a designated shadowing site. Dare to dream your ideal job. Sites can be local or in New York City. This course is a perfect introduction to Career Jump Start in which you will obtain a paid or non-paid position in the career field of your choice. Career Jump Start 1/2 – 3 crs. 11th and 12th grades Jump Start your future career by gaining valuable workplace opportunities in a paid, non-paid or community service position. Prepare yourself for college and the employment world. You will gain insight to the jobs of the 21st century, learn how to compete in the job market, discover the right college major and learn how to make the most of a workplace experience. Most colleges today require some form of workplace experience as an entrance requirement.Career Jump Start will provide you with the necessary information and tools to make the best career choices for life after Smithtown High School. You will have the opportunity to link your interests and preferences to career exploration. You will gain expert advice on the job search process. Get on board to the inside track of career success today. This is definitely a class you will want to complete before graduation. Students in Career Jump Start will receive assistance in obtaining a workplace experience. Students need to be at least age 16 years of age and be able to provide transportation to and from a workplace site. Students are not necessarily required to leave school early to take advantage of workplace opportunities. Workplace experiences may vary from 3 to 28 hours a week. A student may enroll for a half year and receive 1/2 credit for the class and up to 2 credits for 600 hours of workplace experience. It is recommended that students take the Career Planning course before taking this course. Career Jump Start students who possess a NY State Junior’s driver’s license are permitted by the NY State Motor Vehicle law to drive to school and then to the work site. Grades 11 – 12 #5440
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