Careers-Jobs

Essential Question? Why is it important to research a Career before choosing a Career path

**__Goal/Objective 4.0:__** The learner will demonstrate understanding and knowledge of careers in the (4) given career clusters. (Finance, Government, Hospitality, and Human Resources).

**__Activity 1:__** Students will research careers using the following website:NC Careers Select the left tabs: Finance, Government, Hospitality, and Human Resources (This is only 4 of the 16 Career clusters). In a cooperative group of 4, cluster groups will discuss the many careers found in their given cluster.

__**Activity 2:**__ Each group (Finance, Government, Hospitality and Human Resources) will take a field trip to the Town of Rutherford where they will  research and interview people from the to see if their employment falls in the given Career Cluster.

__**Activity 3:**__Take picture of and give name title of person you interview. This will be incorporated into your Wiki presentation.

 Example: Chuck Nance -Isothermal Planning & Development Commission Senior Planner

**__Activity 4:__** Technology - Students will take laptops on field trip, create a Chart of Careers found in the given 4 clusters. Upon return students will work in a cooperative group by clusters and create a Wiki and share with all groups to present to class.