Future Goals Project
I.C.T. / Careers
Slide Requirements:
Slide Backgrounds - Apply ‘theme’ to give a professional look
Use the Rule of 5 (5 words per line, 5 lines/bullets per slide)
Work Cited – Site each source
• SLIDE 1 (Title Slide) - My Future Goals (This one should be completed)
add first and last name, date, period
• SLIDE 2 (Title and Content Slide) - S.M.A.R.T. Goals (This one should be completed)
List your 3 BIG goals for your High School Years
(Use Many Ways to Win…)
A S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined as one that is specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound
Specific: Goals should be simplistically written and clearly define what you are going to do
• SLIDE 3 (Comparison Slide) - Personality Style (This one should be completed)
List 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses of that personality type that apply to you.
(Use https://www.16personalities.com to determine your style – 60 Questions)
• SLIDE 4 (Title and Content Slide) - Learning Style (This one should be completed)
Which do you identify with? (Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic, etc.). List 3 techniques/strategies that help you learn.
(Use Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence)
• SLIDE 5 (Comparison Slide) – Basic Skills (Skip this one Today!)
List 3 basic skills that you already have and 3 transferable skills that you need to develop that are important for your career choice.
• SLIDE 6 (Comparison Slide) – Highly Effective Habits (This one should be completed)
List your 4 best and your 3 worst habits.
(Use 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens)
• SLIDE 7 (Title and Content Slide) - Cluster/Pathway (Skip this one Today!)
List a minimum of ‘two’ of your favorite Clusters. Choose 2 Pathways for each cluster, and one career of interest for each pathway.
• SLIDE 8 (Comparison Slide) – Occupations (Do this one Today)
List two occupations (jobs that you will want to pursue either after high school or college, you can find these on your last slide in My Life Story). Create a bulleted list showing the Salary/Benefits (average for California), job outlook, and education and/or training requirements to enter the career.
• SLIDE 9 (Comparison Slide) - College or Training (Do this one Today)
Select one occupation and provide a table comparing two training institutions where you can go to acquire necessary skills: Choose either two 4-year colleges, two 2-year colleges, two trade schools, or any other institutions. Include cost - tuition, room & board, books, and other associated fees, etc. plus total cost per year.
• SLIDE 10 (Title and Content Slide) - Extracurricular Activities / Community Service (Do this one Today)
What extra-curricular activities, organizations/clubs will you be involved with during high school. What kind of community service will you complete to make a positive contribution to society?
(Stop Here Today)
• SLIDE 11 - (Title and Content Slide) - Key Courses in High School / 4 - Year Plan
Core courses, electives, AP, IB, DE, etc. List courses you will take in High School that will match your goals. They could be elective courses that directly relate to a possible career choice or advanced courses that are needed to get into college.
• Slide 12 - (Title and Content Slide) - Research Question
Based on Statement of Inquiry” - Research and critical thinking is needed to discover and plan future goals. Engaging in career and self-exploration helps students analyze and shape personal views and goals, which encourages students to adapt to change and pursue their life passions.
• SLIDE 13 - (Title and Content Slide) - Conclusion
Make a slide to wrap-up the presentation - What did you learn/ Future Outlook. Reflect and summarize your goals and where you are headed. (Be creative on this slide. Pictures should illustrate your summary)
Research Questions1. To what extent does the education field match my interest?
2. Examine the impact of choosing the ______field as a career would have on me personally?
3. Analyze why being a _____ would be a career for me?
4. What are you going to do during your high school career to work towards your 5-10-year plan