Section+5.2

=**Matching my skills and interests to possible careers**= = = [|Focus Areas] The BC Ministry of Education has 8 Focus Areas that they feel: Students learn about Focus Areas in their Planning 10 course. Focus Areas are based on courses and programs available at many secondary schools and post-secondary institutions in BC. Eight Focus Areas are described in detail including the related interests, skills and competencies, sample courses associated with each Focus Area, and examples of related education and career opportunities that could be pursued. If you follow the Focus Areas link above it will take you to the BC ministry of Education website. From that page click on Focus Areas Descriptors. This will give a in depth explanation to each of the 8 Focus Areas. Brief through them and find out which of the Focus Areas apply to yourself and your interests for the future. This will help you to link to career choices in your future.
 * Explore a range of learning and work options
 * Develop an area of interest to focus their leaning during Grades 11 and 12
 * Think about and organize the courses they take in Grades 11 and 12
 * Explore post-secondary education or training options

__**Assignment #1**__ What Careers match with your interests? List your top three choices for your future occupation, and document the information you have collected.

Do one of the two choices below. Document participation in three or more information sessions or presentations and link them to your Focus Areas 1. Document participation (collect handouts / pamphlets) 2. What SPECIFIC information was presented? 3. Which session was most useful to you and why? B. Document the information you collected. 4. How does this career match your focus area? C. Evaluate the quality of the Presentations. 5. Explain your evaluation, based on clarity, relevance and ability to hold your interest.
 * A) Career Fairs / Info Sessions**

Document your research – match it to your Focus Area 1. Find information on a career you are interested in 2. What TRAINING is required for your choice? 3. Find WHERE you can complete the required training B. Evaluate what you have done, or need to do. 4. What courses / preparation do you have to complete to qualify for training? What have courses have you completed so far to get you there? C. Evaluate the information you collected. 5. Explain your evaluation, based on clarity, relevance and quality of site / resources.
 * B) Research Your Options**

Once you have completed one of the previous two tasks, complete the rest of the assignment as listed below.

Write a paragraph to describe the options and Post Secondary requirements for each. This could also be presented in the form a chart. Consider using the following links for information: [|www.workfutures.bc.ca] [|www.educationplanner.bc.ca] [|www.workinfonet.ca]

[| Focus Area(s)] Answer the following questions: What Focus Area(s) match your Career Exploration? What Level of education will you need for your choices?

Return to Unit Five Overview or go onto Section 5.3