Dream Vacation
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Because of your outstanding performance, you have been named Employee of the Month by the Employee Relations Committee and have been awarded a one week, all expenses paid vacation to the destination of your choice. Share your excitement over this honor with your high school business teacher by sending her an email (details below). You will need to write a memo to your supervisor requesting your vacation off. Then, research vacation locations that interest you and plan your trip. The only catch is you must give a presenation about your trip to the selection committee. (your class)
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| Step One - Send your high school business an email informing her of your honor. She will be so proud that you are using the skills learning in your business classes and that your job is going well. Share with her the top two destinations you are considering for your trip. Be sure to use proper email netiquette when composing your email. (rubric) |
Step Two - Generate a memo to your supervisor requesting time off (specific dates) for your vacation.
- Review how to write a memo
- Use a memo template found in MSWord
- Type a memo to Mr. Boss and send a copy to your teacher
(Rubric)
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| Step Three - Create a day-by day Itineray & Budget (Example) (New rubric) |
Step Four - Create your presentation using your choice of presentation software EXCEPT PowerPoint or Google Slides. Choices can be Prezi, Powtoon, MS Sway or another new software.
Items to consider:
Lodging, Airfare, and Car Rental:
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Lodging:
Dates of check-in and check-out
Smoking/non-smoking room
Make sure it is close to the attractions you plan to go visit.
If the attractions you pick are spread out, you can stay at more than one hotel/motel. |
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Flight:
You must depart from a Detroit airport. Know your arriving city. Your arrival date is the first day of your vacation, your departure date is the last day of your vacation.
Flight must be round trip.
Shop around--prices can vary by almost $1,000. |
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Rental car:
Pick up and drop off place will be your destination city. Decide what type of car you want versus want you need and can afford.
Assume that someone in your group is over the age of 25. You do not have to worry about any extra fees related to age. |
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Calculating Driving Distance: |
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| Step Five - Presentation (rubric) |
