Unit: Career Fair

AZ Technology/ Work Place Standards &
CTE Level I Competencies / Performance Objectives / Aligned Activities / Aligned Resources
1.0
Evaluate individual strengths, values and personality traits
2.0
Explore a variety of occupational areas
4.0 Demonstrate career planning skills
5.0 Demonstrate decision making and critical thinking skills required for career success
6.0 Develop communication skills for public and workplace environments
9.0 Demonstrate technological literacy required in the workplace / 1.2 Explore and relate personal achievements, interests and skills to career options
1.4 Evaluate how personality traits, behavioral styles ad values align with career options
2.1 Demonstrate the use of technology and other resources to research and obtain career information
4.1 Demonstrate skills to locate, understand and use career information
4.2 Research school and community resources to explore educational and occupational choices
5.1 Identify appropriate methods for problem-solving and decision-making
5.2 Apply decision-making skills to career planning, course selection and educational transition
5.3 Solve problems and make decisions in simulated work-related situations
6.1 Utilize interpersonal skills to interact positively with others
6.2 Demonstrate active listening skills
6.3 Evaluate the impact of nonverbal communication
6.4 Demonstrate ability to take constructive criticism from others and apply it in a positive manner
6.6 Communicate using written communication skills
6.8 Demonstrate a general understanding of behavioral styles and their impact on effective communication.
9.1 Utilize technology based research tools to locate and collect information
9.2 Communicate using e-mail, Internet and other technology tools
9.3 Demonstrate computer literacy using word processing, spreadsheet and database software
9.4 Incorporate technology tools to enhance learning, to increase productivity and creativity / Objective:
To create and present a career path and overview to 6th grade student audience
  • Résumé
(1 Day)
  • Application
(1 Day)
  • Cover Letter
(1 Day)
  • Interview
(2 Days)
  • E-caps
(2 days)
  • Career Project
(3-4 days plus presentation day) / Note: These activities are found under Choices Planner, not Choices Explorer

Getting Ready to Work Section
  • Bridges: Work Tab: Résumé Builder

  • Bridges: Choices Professional: Job Application Lesson

  • Bridges: Work Tab: Cover Letter Creator

  • Bridges: Work Tab: Job Interview Practice

  • Bridges: Work Tab: Thank You Letter Builder

  • Lesson 5

  • E-caps worksheet/Flow Chart
  • High School Cluster/Career Paths
  • Online Plan
  • Lesson 6

  • Career Brochure
  • Presentation Board or PowerPoint to contain:
Job title
Job description
Day in the Life
TLC Cluster
CTE Classes
High School Classes
College/University/Trade School
Degree or certifications necessary