Tech Team / Work-Based Learning-Spring 2024 Assignments
- Instructor
- Shawn Kerr
- Term
- Spring 2024
- Department
- CTE
- Description
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Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous CTE and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allows students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of postsecondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.
Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Portfolio
The goal of your work-basked learning portfolio is to provide you with a valuable resource as you transition from the world of academics into the workforce. The required and suggested materials in this portfolio can be made available to a prospective employer as a way of providing important information for making a hiring decision. A well-developed portfolio can provide you with an advantage over other job or college applicants.
Your portfolio can be in the form of a Google Site or another appropriate digital format that can have a publishable link. Be sure all documents are embedded and are accessible to all viewers. Do NOT create a Google Slide presentation.
*Your Portfolio will be presented to your classmates and Mr. Kerr's Advisory Class in room 1402 during Advisory at 8:15 am on Friday, May 3rd.
Your portfolio can be in the form of a Google Site or another appropriate digital format that can have a publishable link. Be sure all documents are embedded and are accessible to all viewers. Do NOT create a Google Slide presentation.
*Your Portfolio will be presented to your classmates and Mr. Kerr's Advisory Class in room 1402 during Advisory at 8:15 am on Friday, May 3rd.
Due:
Personalized Learning Plan - Part B
This document is not due until the end of the term. However, it is important to work on this during your placement. I recommend reading over Part B at the beginning of your placement so you know what type of information you will need to complete this section of your Personalized Learning Plan.
If you can't print this, stop by my room for a printed copy.
If you can't print this, stop by my room for a printed copy.
Due:
Placement Portal/Exit Survey
If you don't already have an account, you will need to click "Create Account." Please use your school email as your Login ID. If when you try to create an account, it says the login is already in use, you probably already have an account. You will need to go through the process of resetting your password. You might run into an error when you click on the link. Look at the bottom of the screen and select "Advanced" and tell your browser to proceed to the website.
You need to:
***See Mrs. Blair to get your "State ID #" that is necessary for your profile***
Complete the "Student Info" section including your Area of Elective Focus and take a screenshot of the completed page.
Complete the "Placement Info" section and take a screenshot of the completed page (this should be done at the beginning of the semester)
Complete the "Student Exit Survey." Take a screenshot of the completed survey or end screen.
Attach all three screenshots to this assignment.
You need to:
***See Mrs. Blair to get your "State ID #" that is necessary for your profile***
Complete the "Student Info" section including your Area of Elective Focus and take a screenshot of the completed page.
Complete the "Placement Info" section and take a screenshot of the completed page (this should be done at the beginning of the semester)
Complete the "Student Exit Survey." Take a screenshot of the completed survey or end screen.
Attach all three screenshots to this assignment.
Past Assignments
Due:
Student Self-Assessment of Skills
Print a copy of the
Student Self-Assessment of Skills. Take it to your work-site supervisor to be completed and signed. Attach a scanned copy of the completed form. DO NOT simply upload a photo. Include this in your portfolio.
Student Self-Assessment of Skills. Take it to your work-site supervisor to be completed and signed. Attach a scanned copy of the completed form. DO NOT simply upload a photo. Include this in your portfolio.
Due:
Monthly Reflection - April
Use the attachments to record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
Due:
Student Skills Assessment
Print a copy of the Student Skills Assessment. Take it to your work-site supervisor to be completed and signed. Attach a scanned copy of the completed form. DO NOT simply upload a photo. Include this in your portfolio.
Due:
List of Responsibilities
Fill in the List of Responsibilities and sign the form. Print your copy, sign it and obtain your work-site supervisor's signature. Attach a scanned copy of the document once complete. DO NOT simply submit a photo.
Due:
Resume Cover Letter
Write a cover letter for your resume. The attached document is filled with great information to help you write your cover letter. The purpose of this assignment is to give you the experience of writing a cover letter. This letter can be to a real person to whom you are going to give the letter, a real person two whom you would like to give the letter, or an imaginary person that represents the type of person to whom you want to submit the letter. Here are some ideas for people you could address with your cover letter:
The Dean of Admissions of a college.
The manager of a business to which you are applying for work.
The CEO of the corporation that represents your dream job.
The director of a non-profit with which you want to volunteer.
A company for which you want to intern.
The Dean of Admissions of a college.
The manager of a business to which you are applying for work.
The CEO of the corporation that represents your dream job.
The director of a non-profit with which you want to volunteer.
A company for which you want to intern.
Due:
Professional Resume
Create a professional resume. The websites and document below are filled with tips and examples to help you write your resume. If you already have an up-to-date resume, simply attach a PDF copy. Also be sure to include this in your Portfolio
Due:
Professional Resume
Create a professional resume. The websites and documents below are filled with tips and examples to help you write your resume. If you already have an up-to-date resume, simply attach a PDF copy. Also be sure to include this in your Portfolio
Due:
Monthly Reflection - March
Use the attachments to record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
Due:
Letters of Recommendation
Obtain three letters of recommendation. Be sure to include at least one non-teacher reference. If at all possible, depending on whom you ask, it would be best if these were on company/school letterhead. Attach a picture or scan of all three letters. Include these letters in your portfolio.
Due:
Letters of Recommendation
Obtain three letters of recommendation. Be sure to include at least one non-teacher reference. If at all possible, depending on whom you ask, it would be best if these were on company/school letterhead. Attach a picture or scan of all three letters. Include these letters in your portfolio.
Due:
OSHA-10
OSHA-10 is a requirement for work-based learning. If you have already completed OSHA-10, please attach/submit a copy of your certificate or card. If you have not completed OSHA-10, please pick up a payment voucher from Mr. Kerr.
Due:
Monthly Reflection - February
Use the attachments to record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
Due:
Monthly Reflection - January
Use the attachments to record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
*Use the fillable .pdf for parts 1-3. You may need to use the Google Doc, "Monthly Artifacts" to complete part 4 of the Monthly Reflection.
Due:
Enrollment Packet
Complete and return your packet. You, your parent/guardian, and your supervisor must sign all required forms.
Due:
Personalized Learning Plan - Part A
The first part of your personalized learning plan (Part A) must be completed before you can begin working in your placement.