"DREAM CAREER" ESSAY - 9th Grade English
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NAME: _______________________________________
2004
The occupation/career that I would like to research: ________________________________.
Resources to be used: Where found?
Resources to be used:
Where found?
Occupational Outlook Handbook (O.O.H.) Guidance Office, Internet
Occupational Outlook Handbook (O.O.H.) Guidance Office, Internet
Chronicle Guidance Files Guidance Office - File Cabinet
Chronicle Guidance Files Guidance Office - File Cabinet
College Catalogs & Guides Guidance Office
College Catalogs & Guides Guidance Office
Internet Library, Computer Lab, etc.
Internet Library, Computer Lab, etc.
Other resources Family members, Associations
Other resources Family members, Associations
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Internet Web Sites:
Career Zone www.nycareerzone.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco
DCS Guidance Office http://www.dundeecs.k12.ny.us
- click on “Jr./Sr. High 7-12” (top right)
- click on “Jr./Sr. High 7-12” (top right)
- click on “Guidance Office” (bottom left)
- click on “Guidance Office” (bottom left)
- click on “Career Education” & then “9th grade”
- click on “Career Education” & then “9th grade”
Levels of Education: # of yrs. after high school
Levels of Education:
# of yrs. after high school
Doctorate's degree 8 years (surgeon, lawyer)
Doctorate's degree 8 years (surgeon, lawyer)
Master's degree 6 years (teacher, social worker)
Master's degree 6 years (teacher, social worker)
Bachelor's degree 4 years (computer engineer) Associate's degree 2 years (dental hygenist, court reporter)
Technical/Vocational Training 6 months - 2 years (home health aide)
Technical/Vocational Training 6 months - 2 years (home health aide)
High School Education none (retail sales clerk)
High School Education none (retail sales clerk)
General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) none
General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) none
On the Job Training varies by occupation
On the Job Training varies by occupation
Apprenticeships/Internships/Co-ops varies by occupation
Apprenticeships/Internships/Co-ops varies by occupation
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ESSAY OUTLINE:
Why I chose this occupation (10 points):
Why I chose this occupation (10 points):
Nature of the work (What things would you do?): (10 points)
Nature of the work (What things would you do?): (10 points)
Working Conditions (work environment, noisy, dangerous, indoors/outdoors): (10 points)
Education & Training (what level of education do you need?) (10 points)
Will you need a degree, certification, a licence, etc?
Will you need a degree, certification, a licence, etc?
What high school courses are recommended for this job?
What high school courses are recommended for this job?
Job outlook/Employment potential/Opportunity for advancement/Salary: (10 points)
Salary/Earnings: (10 points)
Salary/Earnings: (10 points)
Related Occupations: (10 points)
Related Occupations: (10 points)
Sources for additional information: (10 points)
Sources for additional information: (10 points)
Address to write for more information:
Address to write for more information:
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or phone # ____________________
or phone # ____________________
Conclusion: (10 points)
Conclusion: (10 points)
Spelling - (10 points)
Spelling - (10 points)
*** Extra Credit
- What college/technical school/program, etc. can you continue your
education/training (if needed) to get a job in this career field? (Use resources in Guidance Office – Index of Majors) (extra credit - 5 points from Mr. Taylor)
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