Agriculture Career Planning
Project Overview:
You will develop a career plan for an agriculture-related career and select a postsecondary education program which best fits your career of choice.
Directions:
1. Using all available resources, research and select a career you are interested in within the agriculture industry.
2. After you select a career, research the educational choices which would better prepare you for this career. Your educational plan should include:
· High school coursework specific to your career of interest
· Path of postsecondary education
- identify which educational institutions, such as a technical college or a four-year university
- select a program of study or desired degree
· Licenses or certifications
· Where you could obtain hands-on experience
4. Organize and write down all the information for your academic preparation plan on a separate sheet of paper. Identify any short- or long-term goals which will prepare you for obtaining the career. Cite any of the sources used when researching.
5. Once completed, turn in your project according to your instructor’s directions.
Rubric
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Description |
Possible Points |
Your Score |
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Research & Organization: · Proper research was conducted to complete the career preparation plan · Sources were cited appropriately based on instructions provided · Information was presented in a logical and organized manner |
35 |
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Concept & Understanding: · Understanding of what is included in a career preparation plan is clearly evident · Effective strategies were used to achieve the end product · Logical thinking was utilized to arrive at the conclusion |
35 |
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Creativity/Craftmanship: · Career preparation plan is unique and reflects the student’s individuality · Career preparation plan is clearly high quality |
15 |
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Production/Effort: · Class time provided for the project was used efficiently · Time and effort are evident in the execution of the end product |
15 |
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Total Points |
100 |
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