1. Exploring Career Choices Yvonne Rodriguez and Houston Community College - Intermediate ESL Students Spring 2011

2. 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.

3. CAREER CHOICES

4. Overview of Careers using various Resources Publications Houston 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

5. Maria Rubio, Christina Silva, Jorge Marquez, Francisco Servellon, and Jose Zuniga Selecting our Career Choices

6. Luis Barrientos, Y. Rodriguez (Teacher), Ruben Mendoza, and J. C. Gutierrez Share in the real-life experience of a classmate’s career choice

7. Clinical Lab Technician

8. HVAC Technician

9. Bus Driver

10. Truck Driver

11. Computer Technology

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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