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The Career Project

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Students develop goals, research, and form an oral presentation based on their desired career. Students give an oral presentation of their short-term, mid-range and long-term career goals.

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resumes, career planning, careers, goal setting

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career, goals, resume, english language arts
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12th
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English Language Arts
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