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