Career Success & Choices

HERO Class Syllabus for 2008-2009

 

Course Texts:

  • Bible
  • No other text book required

 

Course Instructor: James Henkel         

Email:   jamesvcc@cfaith.com  

Course Description: This is a single semester class.

Students will learn about different careers. Take inventory tests to help determine strength areas for potential careers. Learn how to assemble an effective resume and interviewing techniques. Each student will research and write about a career and give an oral presentation.

Grading Information:

Students will be graded on classroom participation, attendance & written project(s). Each consists of 1/3 of students’ final grade.  

Guidelines for Success:

  • Class participation: Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in classroom discussions and completing class work.
  • Class attendance: Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.
  • Written assignments: Students will complete required weekly homework assignments.

Class Assignment Schedule:         

Week

Assignments

Week 1    

Introduction   

Week 2 – 5 

The Discover Unit

Week 6 – 10    

Career Project Paper.  Career Days with outside speakers.

Week 11    

Career Project Paper Due.  Presented in class.

Week 12 -14

Resume Concepts

Week 15 – 16 

Interviewing & Integrity in the workplace.