xii Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Prepare for Your Future The future is now. School to Career will help you learn to succeed in school and in your future career. It is all about getting ready for college and career. College and career readiness activities address literacy skills to help prepare you for future success. • Reading Prep activities and end- of-chapter applications incorporate English/Language Arts standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. • Career Snapshot features present information about potential career opportunities in the 16 Career Clusters. By studying these careers, you can explore career possibilities for your future. • College and Career Readiness Portfolio activities provide guidance to create a personal portfolio for use when exploring volunteer, education and training, and career opportunities. Section 4.1 Searching for a Job the more likely the jobs will become fi lled by other applicants. 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This project is usually carried out by the entire CTSO chapter and spans a number of months. The local will designate several members to represent the team at the competitive event.There will be two parts of the event: written and oral. To prepare for any competitive event, complete the following activities: 1. Read the guidelines provided by your organization. Make certain that you ask any questions about points you do not understand. It is important you follow each specifi c item that is outlined in the competition rules. 2. Contact the association immediately at the end of the state conference to prepare for next year’s event. 3. As a team, select a theme for your chapter’s community 4. Decide which roles are needed for the team. There may one person who is the captain, one person who is the secretary, any other roles that will be necessary to create the your instructor for guidance in assigning roles to team members.Askandbeproject.plan.service if our target audience, which may include business, EVENTForItexample, PREP NT EVEN PREP PREP Introduction When you meet someone for the fi rst time, what do you notice right away? Most people notice a person’s appearance. In fact, people tend to form fi rst impressions about others based on appearance. Many employers assume that people who take pride in th i appearance are likely to tak id Looking Good on the Job 11 Section 11.1 Stay Healthy Section 11.2 Make a Good Impression Reading Prep. Scan this chapter and look for the facts. As you read, try to determine which topics are facts and which are the author’s opinions. After reading, research the topics and verify the facts and opinions presented in the chapter. College and Career Readiness Chapter nd verifyy presented in the chapter. Readi ness 109 Career Snapshot Heating and Air- Conditioning Technician What Does a Heating and Air-Condi- tioning Technician Heating and air-conditioning technicians install and service heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems. They • work on mechanical, electrical, and electronic HVACR components andmust: • possess a broad technical understanding to be able to diagnose and correct problems related to these systems. What Is It Like to Work as a Heating and Air-Conditioning Technician? Often called HVACR gActivity echni14–1an ci DDo? o? File Understanding Parliamentary Procedure College and Career Readiness Portfolio When you apply for a job, a volunteer position, or admission to a college, you may be asked to complete an application. An application is a form or document used to request admission, membership, or hiring. The length of an application varies, but all applications require specifi c information from the applicant. For example, an application will have spaces for you to write or type your name, address, phone numbers, and other contact data. Spaces for your education, skills, and work history are also typically included. Always be honest when completing an application. Do not give false information or overstate your skills or experience. You may be asked to complete the application while on site. This means you will have to fi ll it out by hand. Completing an application takes patience and time, so you should practice fi lling out several different applications. 1. Download several applications from the Internet or obtain them from other sources. Practice completing several applications by hand. Your goal is for the application to be complete and accurate. Finally, it should have a clean, neat appearance. 2. Scan the two best applications to place in your e-portfolio. 3. Place the completed applications in the container for your print portfolio. College and Career Readiness Practical information helps prepare for your future. Special features add realism and interest to enhance your learning. • Ethical Leadership offers insight into ethical issues with which you will be confronted as you prepare for your future. • Event Prep features in select chapters focus on preparing you for CTSO competitive events, helping you to succeed in your CTSO and preparing you for your career. p pr int ions byy omp plete and d ac t appe earance ca at ions to o pl l omplet ted appl p ortf p olio.