Assignment #1 – National Recognition Program

• Introduce students to the National Recognition Program. Have them read the articles in the HOSA E-Magazine that illustrate and describe the program.
    
• Assign students to complete the National Recognition Program portfolio.
    
• At the end of the school year, have industry professionals judge the portfolios.
    
• The portfolio belongs to the student and should be used for future job interviews, etc.
    

Assignment #2 – Service-Learning

• Take students to the Media Center or a computer laboratory where they can research the topic “Service-Learning.”
    
• Have students answer the following questions:
    
• What is service-learning?
    
• Is service-learning a good idea for HSTE students? Why or why not?
    
• Give an example of a national service-learning organization and describe what they do.
    
• How could you participate in service-learning, and what would be the outcome?
    
• How does HOSA promote service learning?