Scope and Sequence
Delight Driven Electives 9-12: Career Preparation
Many homeschool students consider entering into the workforce after high school graduation, either to help pay for their college educations or to obtain an entry-level position in their chosen fields. Career Preparation will teach homeschool students what they need to know to start their careers on the right paths. This course teaches your child how to write a resume that will impress potential employers, how to dress and act appropriately in an interview, and how to observe proper office etiquette. Helpful for high school and college students, this course will help your homeschool child gain an edge in the job market.
Course Outline:
1: Truths & Democracy
2: Conscience, God & Truth
3: Taking Advantage of High School
4: Occupational Trends & Changes in Organizational Beliefs
5: Job Types & Categories, Interests
6: What you Want, Surveying for Work & Automation
7: Self Assessment & Abilities
8: Abilities
9: Research, Interviews & Shadowing.
10: Test Weeks 1-10
11: Importance of Attitude
12: Goal Setting
13: Networking
14: How Am I Doing Paper Assignment
15: Cover Letter
16: Cover Letter Writing
17: Cover Letter Projects
18: Midterm Exam
19: Resumes I
20: Resumes II
21: Resumes III
22: References
23: Portfolios
24: Cumulative Project, Week 1
25: Cumulative Project, Week 2
26: Interviews
27: More Interviewing Skills
28: More about Interviews
29: Interview Follow-Up
30: Career Values
31: Harmony At Work
32: Harmony At Work Cont'd
33: Think About The Future
34: Learning For Life
35: Quiz & Final Review
36: Final Exam