Before you start working on your PowerPoint Slide Presentation, watch the REQUIRED resource videos provided for you in this module, Watch: REQUIRED Video Resources to use when preparing for your Career Project PowerPoint Presentation

Timeline: (YOU ARE EXPECTED TO WORK ON THIS POWERPOINT SLIDE PRESENTATION BEGINNING IN THE FIRST WEEK OF THE SEMESTER)

Week 1 Career Project Paper & Presentation introduced in class

Week 4 Career Project Paper Due no later than Week 4; you are encouraged to submit early

Week 5 Career Project Presentation Slides Due no later than Week 5; you are encouraged to submit early

Week 6 Students present their Career Project Presentation to their peers; you will lose 40 points if you do not do this presentation.

Grading:

Presentation (to include PowerPoint Slides)	Points
PowerPoint Slides conform to presentation standards (see *Note 1 below) — 3 slides required	20 Points
Presentation of Slides (see Note 2** below)	40 Points
Content of PowerPoint Slides (see ***Note 3 below)	40 Points
Total	100 Points

*Note 1: PowerPoint Slide Standards (20 points)

Be creative in how you share information. Pictures and graphics often say more than words. Do not just present bullet points or paragraphs and bore the audience with just words!
Use the slide master feature to create a consistent and simple design template. You are encouraged to vary the content but be consistent with other elements such as font, colors, and background. Use contrasting colors for text and background
Limit punctuation and avoid putting words in all capital letters. Empty space on the slide will enhance readability.
Avoid the use of flashy transitions such as text fly-ins. These features are distracting.
Do not overuse special effects such as animation and sounds.
Use good quality images that reinforce and complement your message.

**Note 2: Oral Presentation Standards (40 points)

Time your presentation. You will be allotted 5 minutes maximum, so do not create a 15-minute presentation.
See Content on next page for a guide on how to use your 5-minute time allotment efficiently.
Speak comfortably and clearly. Do not rush through it to “get it over”.
Check the spelling and grammar. Incorrect spelling or grammar reflects poorly on the presenter. Use spell check and carefully proof your presentation.

Do not read the presentation. Practice the presentation so you can speak naturally and comfortably from bullet points or images. The text should only be a cue for the presenter.

*Note 3: Career Presentation Content (3 slides minimum) (5 minute maximum) (40 points)**

You are to create a PowerPoint presentation as outlined in the following slide descriptions. The information to be included in each slide is not overly detailed to allow you the opportunity to personalize and customize your presentation. Let your own interests and creativity drive the content of your presentation, so feel free to include information you determine is pertinent.

Slide 1: Introduce Yourself (1 minute)

Tell us about your career goal and what motivated you to choose it. Are you pursing a lifelong dream or are you unsure of what you want to do? How did your Type-Focus results match with what you have chosen as your career?

Slide 2: Choose one of the areas below as a focus for Slide 2 (2 minutes)

My Pathway to Graduation Day

Share your plan to achieve your education goal. Some will complete a degree at MTC and enter the workforce. Others will complete one or two years at MTC, then transfer to a 4-year college. Tell us about your plan. Consider information about your pathway, graduation requirements, degree or licensing requirements and/or your concerns or biggest excitement.

I’m Hired!

As an EPS graduate, you should understand career opportunities upon graduation and the compensation you can expect to receive. Consider information about the growth/decline of jobs in your field, possible employment areas, salary ranges, and/or your plans to stay in SC or to relocate.

Slide 3: Final Thoughts (2 minutes)

What is your biggest take-away from this career project?

What did you find most impactful and useful moving forward?