how to develop a career development system

7/29/2019 How to Develop a Career Development System

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How to Develop a CareerDevelopment SystemPatti BeltramBruce McQuearyJohn Mulcahy


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Peoria Unified School District # 11

Located in the northwest of Phoenix

Encompasses more that 150 square

miles Third largest district in Arizona

Total Enrollment: 38,000

Eight High Schools; 30 ElementarySchools

Member of the Western StatesBenchmarking Consortium


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CTE Strategic Plan

Mission and Vision Statements

Core Values

Goals:1. Student Participation and Achievement2. Instructional Practices

3. Continuous Improvement

Action Plans/Objectives Evaluation Plan

Marketing Plan

Program Specific Tactical Plans


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Key Questions

1. What is Career Development?

2. Why bother?

3. What are the core values and goals ofCareer Development?

4. What might success in Career Developmentlook like?

5. How do we provide staff development?

6. How do we market Career Development?


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Why Bother?


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What does Research say about Benefits of aComprehensive Career Guidance System?

Students in schools with more fully-implemented guidance programs reported:

having higher grades;

being better-prepared for their futures;

having more college and career information; and

believing their school has a more positive climate.

Source: Hughes & Mechle: School-Based Career Development (2004)


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What does Research say about the Benefits ofa Comprehensive Career Development System?

Students in schools with comprehensiveCareer Development systems reported:

greater satisfaction with school

higher educational aspirations

higher self esteem increased interest in school


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How do we do as a Nation withCareer Education?


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VISION STATEMENT

Every Student, Every Day, Preparedto Meet TomorrowBuilding a Planfor Life

Our goal: That every senior who

graduates from a PUSD high schoolhas a post-secondary plan and knowshow to access information for futuredecision making.


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Core Values

Post-Secondary Education options Community Colleges

Public/Private Universities in and out-of-state

Private Vocational Schools

Military

Apprenticeships

Students will be aware of their natural

strengths and abilities.

Students will be globally competitive in anever-changing workplace.


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Belief Statements

Career Awareness (K-6): Embedded in our curriculum with integrated

instruction

Provides the foundation for developing soft skills

Career Exploration (7-8): Comprehensively explores all 16 Career Clusters

Develops a Personal Career Plan Builds upon identified interests, abilities, and

experiences

Creates foundation for individualized portfolio


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Belief Statements

Career Preparation (9-12): Gains depth of knowledge in interested pathway

Reflects Personal Career Plan

Provides quality Career Guidance and Services Experience Work Based Learning opportunities

Career Management (Lifetime): Graduates with career processes for life

Graduates prepared for the appropriate post-secondary opportunities


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Reflection: How can CareerDevelopment Benefit the

Students in my School?


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Big Picture Keep our Vision in Mind

Every student, every day, prepared tomeet tomorrow, building a plan for life


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Big Picture What would a PerfectCareer Development System look like?

ALL students have career development, every year

ALL students will know the career developmentprocess because life changes

ALL students have regular meetings with theircounselor

ALL students have personal awareness includingcommunication skills, interpersonal skills/teamwork,

and leadership skills, and goal achieving skills Student schedules are based on career pathways

Students have a multitude of opportunities toexplore


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Big Picture What would a PerfectCareer Development System look like?

Teachers serve as mentors and guide studentsthrough process

Parents understand and support Career Developmentfor ALL students

Career Development Curriculum is embedded

Small Learning Communities are based on CareerPathways through integration of course contents


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Big Picture - Career Awareness(K-6)

Embedded in our curriculum withintegrated instruction

Provides the foundation for developingsoft skills

Natural linkages to 16 Career Clusters


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Big Picture - Career Exploration(7-8)

Comprehensively explores all 16 CareerClusters

Develops a Personal Career Plan

Builds upon identified interests,abilities, and experiences

Creates foundation for IndividualizedPortfolio

Transition smoothly from 8th grade toHigh School


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Big Picture Freshman Year

Develop Six-year Plan

Introduction to Career Pathways

Use of Bridges Planner LEARN THE

PROCESS Career Assessment testing

Begin to build Electronic Portfolio

Begin rsum Career Research Paper

Meets with a Mentor

Meets with Counselor


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Big Picture Sophomore Year

Revise Six-Year Plan now that a possible CareerPathway is determined

Gains depth of knowledge in interested Pathway Update rsum and develop Job Search Skills Interviewing Skills PSAT Testing Further investigation of Careers in Bridges Investigate colleges/schools/costs/income for career

Learn about Work Based Learning Opportunities Meets with a Mentor Meets with Counselor for Reality Check


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Big Picture Junior Year

Revise Six-Year Plan

Update electronic Portfolio

Testing

ACT/SAT/ASVAB Investigate Scholarships

Junior Year Reality Check

Determine Work-Based Learning

Meets with a Mentor



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Big Picture Senior Year

Finalize Post-Secondary Plans

Update Electronic Portfolio

Complete College Applications, Scholarships,FAFSA

Work-Based Learning Experience

Obtain Skills Certificate

Meets with a Mentor


Transition smoothly to Post-Secondary


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Big Picture - Career Management(Lifetime):

Graduates with Career processes for Life

Graduates prepared for the Appropriate Post-Secondary Opportunities


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PUSD Goals

Create and implement Career EducationCurriculum K-12

Develop, disseminate, and utilize Career

Education Tool Kit (Portfolios, PersonalCareer Plan, Career Centers/Guidance, WorkBased Learning Experience, Skills Certificate,etc.)

Continually implement Staff Development (K-

12) Plan Promote Career Education Program (Target

Markets: Parents, Students, InternalCustomers)


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Curriculum

How can ALL Students receive CareerDevelopment Curriculum?

Options discussed in the past:

Integrate into existing curriculum

New CoursesAdvisories

Other


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What is the CD Tool Kit?

Career Centers

Scholarship Site

Guidance Site Electronic Portfolios for all 8th through 12th

Grade Students

ECAPs for all 8-12 Grade Students

Pathways for all 16 Career Clusters

Parent Communication

Future Freshmen Nights


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Staff Development

Bridges Training

CD Advisory Council

Professional Development Days


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Marketing

Career Development Brochure

Career Development Guide

Career Development Posters Career Development PSAs

Career Development Overview Video

Career Development Advertisements

TLC Video

Career Center Video

Website http://mylife.peoriaud.k12.az.us


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Roll Out Plan

Train the Trainer:

September 4 and September 8

Faculty and Student Presentations Teacher Instructions and Posters K-5,

6-8 & 9-12

Career Development Video


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Questions and Answers


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Contact Information

Peoria Unified School District # 116330 West Thunderbird Road

Glendale, AZ 85306FAX: 623-486-6256

Dr. Patti Beltram [email protected]

Bruce McQueary [email protected]

Dr. John Mulcahy 623-412-5333

jmulcahy@peoriaud k12 az us
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