Portfolio Essentials

Expectation #6 – Career Development

Career Action Plan Self interest inventory Skills inventory Evidence of Career Exploration Resume

Post High School Timeline Distinction

Possibilities for Completion The tables to follow detail some of the

activities that are available to complete a career action plan.

There are many opportunities for each area.

One activity is needed per item in the career action plan .

Expectation #6 can also be fulfilled by taking the Career Skills course available to grades 10, 11, 12

Keep in mind that all models and templates are options, not necessarily what you will have completed

Self Interest InventoryItem Sample Activity Location Grade Documentation

1.) Self Interest Inventory Self Directed Interest Inventory Advisory 9 Choices- Interest Inventory

Model(Double click for access)

Skills Inventory

Item Sample Activity Location Grade Documentation

2.) Skills Inventory Skills Inventory Advisory 11 Choices- Skills Inventory

Model(Double click for access)

Evidence of Career Exploration

May include Documentation of an

internet-based search Job shadows Internship &

apprenticeship experiences

Other similar activities

Template Option(Double click for access)

Model(Double click for access)

Career Awareness/Exploration Name: Date: Identify the type of activity:

community service job shadow volunteer work formal research interview employment site visit assembly field trip career fair career and tech program

Location: Date: Time spent doing activity: Summary of activity: Reflection: (consider the following questions to guide your response): How did this experience help you shape or realize your career goals? What did you learn in this experience that is most valuable to you? How has this experience changed your career planning? What other things could you do that will help you plan for your future?

Evidence of Career Exploration

Item Sample Activity Location Grade Documentation

3.) Evidence of Career Exploration

Tour of CTC CTC 9 Tour Certificate with reflection

Occupations Match Activity Advisory 9 Choices- Occupational Match

Choices Cluster Finder Activity Advisory 10 Choices- Cluster Finder Activity

CTC Exploratory Experience CTC 9 Exploratory Experience Reflection Sheet

Community Service Individual Sites 9, 10, 11, 12 Documentation and Reflection

CTC Education CTC 10,11 Summary and reflection of experience and transcript (with passing grade)

Employment Individual Sites 10,11,12 Documentation from employer with reflection

Guidance Activity Regarding College Choices

Guidance 11 Reflection

Internship Individual Sites 11 Documentation from Internship coordinator with reflection

Job Shadow Individual Sites 9, 10, 11, 12 Documentation from cooperating professional with reflection

Resume

Finalized senior year Attractively

formatted Comprehensive Mechanically correct Keep in mind, these

are models and yours SHOULD differ to set yourself apart

Template Option(Double click for access)

First M. Last Address · Phone Number · E-mail

QUALIFICATIONS/PROFILE Personal objective, skills, traits, etc. Detail what sets you apart from the rest and

what makes you “the right one”. Only a few sentences, so be brief and only include the most relevant.

EDUCATION

School – Graduation Date

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate Type – Date

HONORS AND AWARDS Peabody Award, Date - for _________

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Club Name, Location Position title Time involved ( ____ to ____ ) Bulleted list of expectations & responsibilities

WORK EXPERIENCE Business Name, Location Job title Time worked there ( ____ to ____ ) Bulleted list of expectations & responsibilities

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Business Name, Location Job title Time worked there ( ____ to ____ ) Bulleted list of expectations & responsibilities

Model Option(Double click for access)

Post High School Timeline Complete the

questionnaire in 10th grade advisory concerning what life will be like for you in 10 years

Template Option(Double click for access)

Name___________________________________________ Date____________________ Use these questions to help you project what your life will be like in 10 years. What will my life be like 10 years from now?

Ask yourself…..

Where and with whom will I be living?

Will I be driving a vehicle? Does it matter what kind I’m driving?

What will my lifestyle be like?

What will my job be like? (Work conditions, hours, salary, etc…)?

What will my family be like?

What will be my interests? (Hobbies, leisure activities, etc…)?

What will be the best thing about my life?

Distinction

Create a written, oral, or visual presentation of strengths and talents

Make connections to the Career Action Plan

Must be accurate, clear, and of sufficient length and depth