Career Research

Outcomes: Students will use a variety of tools to investigate the three overarching question Who am I? What do I want? and How can the PUHSD help me get there?  This career themed research will then be used as the base data for an oral career presentation accompanied by a slide show visual aid.

Skills: 
  • Word processing and formatting
  • Internet research technique
  • Using multiple programs simultaneously to improve learning
  • Reading for understanding
  • Synthesizing information
  • Accessing on-line tools for learning
School Wide Linkage: 
  • Internet Research
  • Career Cruising Tool
  • Aligning students ability to make informed four year plans using career pathways, PUHSD class offerings and site counseling teams
ISTE Standard(s):
  • #3 Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
  • #4 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
  • #5 Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
  • #6 Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.


Department Pages


Dan Wilson

Gerry Denicore



James Anderson



Matt Conley

Kyle Schaad


PROJECT 1: Personality Type
PROJECT 2: Pathway Survey
PROJECT 3: Career Cruising
PROJECT 4: Align your career selections with the National Career Pathways