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1. Language Arts. Take a tour of your school
or local library. Experiment with using online
resources such as the Reader’s Guide to
Periodical Literature.
2. Math. Using Internet or print sources, search
for a basic math skills test as admission to an
apprenticeship program. Practice your math
skills by completing the test.
3. Social Studies. Using Internet or print
sources, research the history of one branch
of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Prepare a one-page report of your fi ndings
and include examples of current programs
offered.
4. Speech. With a group of classmates, debate
the effect of dual careers on today’s family.
Developing Your
Academic Skills
1. Most states offer scholarship opportunities for
in-state students who wish to apply for college
tuition. Some of these scholarships are based
on fi nancial need while others are awarded
based on merit, such as grades or athletic
achievement. Research “State Scholarships”
for your state. What scholarship and fi nancial
aid opportunities did you fi nd for your state?
2. Select one four-year university, one two-
year career school, and one trade school in
your state. Go to the Web site for each and
research the cost for one semester for: tuition,
books, room and board, and other fees. Using
a spreadsheet, record the information. What
did you learn?
Applying Your
Technology Skills
1. Academic Foundations. Select a career area
that you may be interested in pursuing after
graduation. For this career, would you need to
attend a four-year university, a two-year career
school, or other postsecondary institutions?
Write a one-page paper describing which type
of school you would need to attend and why, in
order to prepare for your chosen career.
2. Communications. Most high schools offer an
honors diploma to students who meet specifi c
requirements throughout their four years of
high school. Visit your high school counselor
and fi nd out what criteria must be met for
an honors diploma. Write a one-page paper
summarizing your fi ndings.
Applying Your
Knowledge and Skills
Select one career, acquire all the informa-
tion you can, and become a class expert on it.
Research the career area to fi nd information on
the following seven categories: basic job respon-
sibilities, potential employers, general work condi-
tions, educational/training requirements, other job
qualifi cations, salary (starting and average), and
sources of additional information.
Create a one-page fact sheet with the seven
headings and the main facts for each. Put the
career’s title on the top of the page and your name
on the bottom.
Exchange fact sheets with a classmate and review
each other’s sheets for completeness and clarity.
Developing
Career Skills