DuBois Area High School 

Career Exploration Project 

Student Information:
Name: Luke LaBrasca Grade: 11
Teacher: Wingard Course: Economics

Career Events and Journal Entry Requirements:

Complete 1 Job Shadow and Reflection 25 Points
Attend 2 Post-Secondary Planning Events and Reflections 30 Points (15 Points for each event)
Complete 3 Career Cruising Activities and Reflections 15 Points (5 Points for each activity)
Total Points 70 Points

Career Events and Journal Entry Overviews:

Job Shadow and Reflection Overview:
This year you must participate in one job shadow AND complete one job shadow reflection. You may choose to do an on-site
job shadow or a virtual Job Shadow on Career Cruising. However, you are required to complete ​2​ on-site job shadows by the
end of your senior year.
To participate in an on-site job shadow you must complete a ​DAHS Job Shadowing Form​. This form will walk you through the
steps that you must complete before, during, and after your job shadow. To participate in a virtual job shadow on Career
Cruising, you will need to login to your Career Cruising account. Career Cruising has over 1000 professionally produced job
shadowing and videos that deliver interactive and engaging career exploration experiences.
Once you complete your job shadow, you will need to complete a job shadow reflection.
Post-Secondary Planning Events and Reflections:
This year you must participate in two post-secondary planning events and complete one reflection for each event. You may
participate in DAHS post-secondary events or you may decide to attend post-secondary events at other campuses or
locations. Examples of post-secondary events include:
DAHS Post-Secondary Events Post-Secondary Events at other Campuses
● Career Presentations during Tutoring Period ● Group College Visitation Days
● Post-Secondary Visitations (Military, College, etc. ● Individual College Visitation Days
● DAHS Financial Aid Night ● Technical School Visitation Days
● DAHS Post-Secondary Options Fair ● College or Trade Fair

Once you complete each post-secondary planning event, you will need to complete a reflection.
Career Cruising Events and Reflections:
This year you will need to complete 3 Career Cruising activities and complete one reflection for each activity. You will learn
more about Career Cruising in Social Studies.
Job Shadow Reflection
Type of Job Shadow You Completed:​ ​Check One
On-Site Virtual
Reflection Format:
Directions: ​After completing your job shadow (on-site or virtual), reflect upon the experience using the Job Shadow essay
format.
Job Shadow Essay Format (20 points)
1. (2pts) Paragraph 1: Introduction (2 pts)
a. Why did you choose this job shadow experience?
b. What type of job shadow did you complete? On-site or Virtual?
c. Where did the job shadow take place?
d. Who was the job shadow with?
2. (4 pts) Paragraph 2: Explanation of experiences
a. (​On-Site​) What did you do during your on-site job shadow?
b. (​Virtual​) What did they do during the virtual job shadow?
3. (5 pts) Paragraph 3 for ​On-Site​: Supervisor Interview
a. Using your responses from your Supervisor Interview found on the job shadow form, provide a summary of
what you learned
4. (5 pts) Paragraph 3 for ​Virtual​: Explanation of what you learned
a. Provide a summary of what you learned watching the virtual job shadow
5. (4pts) Paragraph 4: Conclusion
a. How did this job shadow impact your career goals? Do you want to continue to pursue this career or do you
want to pursue a different career? Why? What are your next steps?
Job Shadow Artifact (5 Points)
1. On-Site – If you completed an On-Site Job Shadow, you must scan/photograph and upload your Job Shadow Form
2. Virtual – If you completed a virtual Job Shadow, you must include a screenshot of your online Job Shadow Experience.
J​ ob Shadow Reflection Entry:
I chose this job shadow because I am interested in being a policeman. I did a one-site job shadow
at the DuBois city police. This job show took place all around the city of DuBois. This Job shadow
was with officer Roberson and Officer Dourthy.

I learned about what the police do and what it takes to be a policeman. Their day started with
some paperwork. Then they go out and drive around looking for things that are illegal. Last
anything they call in they have to write a report on it.
I learned that there days are never the same different things can happen every day. They do
anything in the town that deals with crime. They have to be able to talk to people. The best part of
the job would be helping people.
I think that this job shadow made me like the job and make me like the job more. I think that it is
something that can do every day.

Job Shadow Artifact:

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Post-Secondary Planning Event Reflection

Q: What Post-Secondary Planning event did you attend?
A: I attended the Business One
Reflection Format:
Content (10 points)
1. (2pts) Paragraph 1: Introduction (2 pts)
a. What post-secondary planning event did you attend?
b. Why did you choose this event?
c. Who did you meet with during this event?
2. (4 pts) Paragraph 2: Explanation of what you learned
a. What did you learn during the post-secondary planning event?
3. (4pts) Paragraph 3: Conclusion
a. How did this experience impact your post-secondary goals? Why? What are your next steps?
Post-Secondary Artifact (5 Points)
1. If you attended a DAHS Event, you must scan/photograph and upload DAHS Event Certificate
2. If you did an on-site visitation, must scan/photograph and upload a visitation artifact
​ ost-Secondary Planning Event​ ​Reflection Entry:
P
I went to the Business post-secondary planning. I chose it because no matter what you do you will
always need business in your job. I meant some of the managers in companies around Dubois.

I learned how to handle money for the Company that you work for. I also learned about how to
handle workplace problems. Also how to treat your customers and what to say to them. Last how
to control a company and keep it a safe place.

It helped me understand to workplace better. I Know Now how to handle problems with the
workplace and what to do. I will feel better when i grow up and I am in one of there places now.

Post-Secondary Planning Event Artifact:

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Post-Secondary Planning Event Reflection

Q: What Post-Secondary Planning event did you attend?
A: PTC
Reflection Format:
1. Content (10 points)
2. (2pts) Paragraph 1: Introduction (2 pts)
a. What post-secondary planning event did you attend?
b. Why did you choose this event?
c. Who did you meet with during this event?
3. (4 pts) Paragraph 2: Explanation of what you learned
a. What did you learn during the post-secondary planning event?
4. (4pts) Paragraph 3: Conclusion
a. How did this experience impact your post-secondary goals? Why? What are your next steps?
Post-Secondary Artifact (5 Points)
1. If you attended a DAHS Event, you must scan/photograph and upload DAHS Event Certificate
2. If you did an on-site visitation, must scan/photograph and upload a visitation artifact

​Post-Secondary Planning Event​ ​Reflection Entry:

I also did one when Steve macri form PTC came in and talked to us. I chose it because I am not
really sure about what I want to do after school. I meant steven who talked about his college and
also about how to handle money right for college.

I learned about the college life and how you can spend your free time. I also learned about how
many years you have to go to school for a curtain thing. Last how to be prepared for life after High
School.
I think that I have a better understanding of college now. I think that I am better off now. I am
more comfortable with the idea of going to collage.

Post-Secondary Planning Event Artifact:

Career Cruising Activities Reflections

Career Cruising Online Assignments
Reflection Points:
1. (5pts) Library Session 1: Reflection 1: Learning Styles Activity Summary
2. (5 pts) Library Session 2: Reflection 2: Career Selector Exploration Activity Summary
3. (5pts) Library Session 3: Reflection 3: Education/School Selector Activity Summary
​REFLECTION 1: Learning Styles Activity Summary
I am 45% of a auditory learner I learn best by trying to do it myself without any help . Also if I
don't understand anything well I will read it out loud and try to see if I can understand it. i like to
study in a quiet Place.

REFLECTION 2: Career Selector Exploration Activity Summary

Producer: Its a 2 or 4 year degree. you work with people on either tv or Movies. You can make up
to 165k a year and as little as 32k a year.
Industrial Psychologist: you can make for 55-187k per year. you need a 4 year degree. Your job is
to go around and help fix workplace problems.

REFLECTION 3: Education/School Selector Activity Summary

One of the schools that I am looking at is Lock haven University for law and criminal justice. I like
Lock Haven because it is not that far from home and my dad went there for a little bit.
I also think about going to Gannon for criminology. I like the campus when I was there for my
sister because she went there.