exploring career choices yvonne rodriguez and houston community college - intermediate esl students...
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Exploring Career Choices
Yvonne Rodriguez and Houston Community College - Intermediate ESL
Students
Spring 2011
Career Choices
Job description and duties Salary and Benefits Job requirements Training offered Career path
To help the student make an informed career choice we researched different careers and occupations throughout the job market. Our research provided us with the following data basic to a job search.
CAREER CHOICES
Overview of Careers using various Resources
PublicationsHouston Community College Career Informer and Lone Star College System Continuing Education – offer workplace training in
•Business•Computer Technology•Construction Trades•Health Careers•Manufacturing & Energy•Public Safety•Teacher Certification•Transportation•Welding
Internet – Career and Industry websites
Maria Rubio, Christina Silva, Jorge Marquez, Francisco Servellon, and Jose Zuniga
Selecting our Career Choices
Luis Barrientos, Y. Rodriguez (Teacher), Ruben Mendoza, and J. C. Gutierrez
Share in the real-life experience of a classmate’s career choice
Clinical Lab Technician
HVAC Technician
Bus Driver
Truck Driver
Computer Technology
Career Choices Overview
Use of resources - publications Internet searches Becoming familiar with employment vocabulary Staying informed Networking through other students, friends, and family Job salaries Training needed for a specialized career Goal setting Open the door to success
Students learned how to explore the career and job market through the following methods.
Ms. Rodriguez and ESL Students
J.C. Gutierrez, Luis Barrientos, Jose Zuniga, Ms. Rodriguez, Ruben Mendoza, Jorge Marquez, Antonia Barba, Maria Rubio, and Christina Silva.
Project Strategies and Objectives
Teach English language learners about people in the community and real-life jobs
Internet technology use Learn about advanced education, training, and acquiring new
skills Teamwork responsibility Time management of project Critical and creative thinking skills to complete project Math Skills - research salaries Reading Skills - job titles Writing Skills - short sentences Vocabulary Skills - entry level, experience, and benefits Verbal Skills – present project to classmates Understand future career and employment opportunities