Presentation Requirements

• Research and plan out your future career path.
• Present your findings and research to the class.
• Create a Google Slides/Prezi slideshow as a visual aide.
• Include your sources/works cited (people interviewed, websites).

Research Content Criteria

• High School
  • Which classes to focus on for future career path
  • LD opportunities
  • Extracurricular activities/jobs recommended
• College/Trade School
  • Entrance exams: PSAT/SAT/ACT?
  • Admission requirements, dates, grades, test scores, etc.
  • Basic information about school (similar to college pennant)
    • Name
    • Location
    • Cost per year
    • Type: Private, Public, Community College, For-Profit
    • Acceptance rate
  • Major or area of focus (example: Biology)
• Financial Aid Opportunities – $$$
  • Minimum of 3 specific sources for financial aid
  • Possibilities: Grants (needs-based), scholarships, loans, work-study, job, out-of-pocket, etc.
• Post-College/Trade School
  • Masters, Doctorate, Certification or other Degree, residency, training, etc.
• Job Information
  • Average yearly salary/Hourly pay
  • Living situation

Career Presentation Research Project:

• Career Research Project
• Career Research Rubric

Helpful resources:

• Cal-States Undergraduate Matching Assistant
• Explore California Community Colleges
• California Career Center
• California Career Zone
• T.R.E.E. (Stanford)
• Salary.com
• Career Outlook (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)