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… everybody

has the

opportunity to

do something

for yourself…

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To choose the career you will enjoy,

you should consider:

• Your Priorities

• Your Personality

• Your Interests

• Your Abilities

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… to be

successful

you must

be true to

yourself …

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Per•son•al•i•ty noun: The complex of all the attributes –

behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental – that

characterize a unique individual.

Understanding your personality will help you understand

yourself and improve your relationships.

Get a picture of your personality

I usually move somewhat

slower than others.

I usually move somewhat

faster than others.

I usually pay more

attention to processes.

I usually pay more

attention to relationships.

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What Would You Enjoy Doing?

Some people love their jobs.

They have successful careers.

They feel “called.”

They are passionate

about their work.

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All statements start the same way,

“AS PART OF MY JOB, I WOULD ENJOY…”

TAKING THE CAREER DIRECTION

INTEREST INVENTORY

Scanform

STEP

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Students indicate their “After High School Plans”

section of the Scanform.

CDII REGISTRATION

Scanform

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Careers Can Be Grouped

Into Categories

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Students consider career categories to

determine occupations they might enjoy.

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Interest + Skill

High Interest

+ Low Skill

Frustration

Low Interest

+ Low Skill

Unhappiness

Low Interest

+ High Skill

Boredom

High Interest

+ High Skill

Satisfaction

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Students research

academic and

occupational

choices online.

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CAREER AND OCCUPATIONS GUIDE

REPORTS

• The Career Direction Web site is free.

• A password is issued for your school.

• Students self-report the letters (A – I) of the two

or three occupational categories in which they

scored highest.

• A free, custom report is created that will help

students focus on appropriate career decisions.

www.careertrain.com

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Course suggestions

Extracurricular activities

Part-time jobs

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People-orientation vs. technical-orientation

Amount of

education

required

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One-Page Student

Advisement Report per

student.

Emailed directly to the

educator.

Recommends:

• Curriculum

• Clubs/Activities

• Part-Time Jobs

• Occupation Choices

Counselor Report

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Appropriate jobs are described in

terms of:

• responsibilities

• education/training requirements

• salary range

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Is Education Worth It?

Estimated pre-tax monthly earnings for people who have:

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Source: CollegeBoard.com

2010-2011 National Average

Costs per Year

4-yr Private

Tuition, Fees

$ 27,293

4-yr Public

Tuition, Fees

$ 7,605

2-yr Private

Tuition, Fees

$ 7,182

2-yr Public

Tuition, Fees

$ 2,713

Tuition, Fees

Room and Board

(Housing and Meals)

$ 7,182

Books | Equipment |

Supplies

$ 1,137

Personal | Clothing |

Entertainment, etc.

$ 1,989

Transportation

$ 1,073

Your Estimated

Total per Year

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Education Expenses

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Sources of Financial Aid

Parents

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Source: SallieMae Education Investment Planner

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Full or part-time work

Federal Student Programs

• Grants do not have to be paid back

• Loans do have to be paid back

Military Educational Assistance Programs

Work Study

Scholarship

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Sources of Financial Aid

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Advertised Jobs vs. Invisible Jobs

Build Your Network – Get the Word Out

Conduct Fact-finding Appointments

Create a Professional Looking Resume

Learn to Interview to Get the Job Offer

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Finding a Job – How? Where? Who?

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CareerTrain.com Resume Tool generates:

• Functional Resume

• Cover Letter

• References (Ask permission first!)

• Thank You Letter

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• Did the applicant’s

appearance meet

company standards?

• What kind of impression

did he make?

• How can he improve?

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J-Ball J@y Tek

Jason WrightJay Cool

Video Interview Exercise

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Keeping Your Job – Business Protocol

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Introductions

Written Correspondence

Customer service

Introductions

Meetings

Internet Use at Work

Neatness

After Hours

Office Chat

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… I was one of

the lucky ones.

Erik Krug

• Former College Scholarship Athlete

• Driving Safety Advocate

Eric chose to ride with a drunk driver. That decision

left him unable to speak or walk without a walker

Decision-Making Skills

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Students learn how

decisions regarding

high risk activities

can limit their future

success.

The Facts –

Do You Know Them?

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Richard Pruitt

• Former Drug User and Dealer

• Sober since 1999

• Youth worker

“There are all

kinds of ways

you can make

excuses. You

have to take

responsibility.”

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CD2 is sponsored by

the Army National Guard

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To schedule a program or learn more, contact your

local Army National Guard Representative, or visit

RequestCareerDirection.com