2020-2021 School Year

The following are the tasks that will be accomplished during Sophomore Year:

1st Quarter Requirements Postponed. 

2nd Quarter Requirements Due by January 8, 2021

Smart Futures: Activities 8-10 

• 8: Exp. Careers While Still at School
• 9: Selecting Your Career Goal
• 10: My Programs or Majors

BBEC Trip - [Cancelled]

• In conjunction with the Berks Business Education Coalition (BBEC), all students will visit a local business during the school day. This visit focuses on employability skills needed to be successful in any career choice. The day culminates with debriefing sessions and a reflecting writing that students will upload to their Career Portfolio (SmartFutures). If a student is unable to participate in the visit, an alternative assignment is required. BCTC students are welcome to participate but are not required. 

3rd Quarter Requirements Due by March 18, 2021

Smart Futures: Activities 11-15

• 11: My School and College Survey
• 12: Job Interviews
• 13: Active Listening
• 14: The Entrepreneur Within
• 15: Personal Budget

4th Quarter Requirements Due by May 28, 2021

Update Resume (English 10 during Keystones)

• In 9th grade, students created and uploaded a resume into their Google Drive. Students are expected to update their resumes each year. This will help greatly when they are required to do a final update prior to their Senior Presentations. Smart Futures Upload path, see below:

Resume -> My Portfolio -> Career Acquisition / +Add -> Resume

In addition, to pass HR for the year, students must also have completed the assignments from the previous year listed below:

• Smart Futures Activities 1-7
• Smart Futures Skills NorthStar Videos (Attempted, not passed)
  • Internet Basics
  • Using Email
  • Social Media
  • Information Literacy
  • Career Search Skills
  • Your Digital Footprint    

Additional Resources

• BBEC Business Visit Reflections Worksheet
• BBEC Reflective Essay Assignment
• BBEC Alternative Essay Assignment
• BBEC Business Visit Dress Code