CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION THAT WORKS Career Counseling

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION THAT WORKS: Career Counseling for All Grades K-12 CAREER TOOLS and ACTIVITIES Karen Owen, Michigan Virtual University Tracy Miller, Kalamazoo Public Schools March 18, 2010

Career Pathways

Self Awareness

7 -12 Career Planning GRADES 7 - 8 ASSESS EXPLORE SELF AWARENESS Who am I? OPTION AWARENESS What am I going to do with my life? Why do I need to work? What is the world of work like? What are Career Pathways? How do I connect my interests/skills? EXPLORE Take Initiative ! Take Notes! GRADES 9 - 10 GRADES 10 - 12 DECIDE PLAN DECISION MAKING What skills will I need? How do I develop these skills? What resources are available to help me decide? DEFINE Take Action! PLANNING What do I need to do to succeed? What’s next for me? REFINE Take Charge!

EDP GUIDELINES – MDE, 2009 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Personal Information Create in EDP Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Career Goals Choose one career Review/verify saved career, add another Review/verify saved careers, add another Review/verify saved career, add another Grade level Create in EDP Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Assessment Results (academic and career) Not this year Pathways assessment School supported assessment, record results in EDP Cluster assessment or school supported assessment, record results in EDP O*Net Interest Assessment or school supported assessment, record results in EDP O*Net Work Skills Assessment or school supported assessment, record results in EDP Educational/ Training Goals Save a college choice in EDP Choose another college, save in EDP Review college/training entrance requirements for two colleges, record in EDP Review college/training entrance requirements for two colleges that offer programs related to pathway and career choice, record in EDP

EDP GUIDELINES – MDE, 2009 7 th 8 th 9 th (Continued) 10 th 11 th 12 th A plan of Action that Identifies a Broad Career Pathway Read about pathways and select one. Select top two career pathways Review-refinerecord pathway choices Course Selections for High School that Support Student's Goals/Interests Discussion of high school courses and requirements Select courses for 9 th grade and beyond Review course selections and that relate to career pathway Review/select courses that support career pathway choice Information on Options to meet the State Graduation Requirements Including Postsecondary Enrollment Options Discussion of high school courses and requirements Verify accuracy of courses/graduatio n requirements Verify accuracy of courses/graduation requirements to insure Verify accuracy of courses/graduati on requirements

EDP GUIDELINES – MDE, 2009 7 th 8 th 9 th (Continued) 10 th 11 th 12 th Long-term Goals and Planning to Support Postsecondary/po st-school Options Not this year Add one shortand one long-term goal Review - revise short- and longterm goals, two each, what can be done in high school Review - revise short- and longterm goals, two each, include high school performance Review - revise short- and longterm goals, two each, include post -secondary options Review - revise short- and longterm goals, two each, include post-secondary options Information on Resources and Other learning Experiences that Support the Achievement of Student Goals Not this year Informational interviews online or in person on one career of interest Research methods of experience, informational interviews online or in person Informational interviews online or in person, volunteer and paid work experiences Utilization of the Principals Approved by the Michigan State Board of Education for Universal Design for Learning Not this year Create reports presentations on career choices using a variety of technology options. Review and Endorsement by a Parent sign/return Parent sign/return

Career and Employability Standards Content Standard 2: All students will acquire, organize, interpret, and evaluate information from career awareness and exploration activities, career assessment, and work-based experiences to identify and to pursue their career goals.

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ELEMENTARY PATHWAY ACTIVITIES Elementary Part 1 Elementary Part 2 (Grades K-2) Intro to Career Pathways (Grades 3 -5/6) Interests and Abilities are Important Student Guide pgs. 2 & 13 Instructor’s Guide pgs. 3 -6 Student Guide pgs. 3 -5 Instructor’s Guide pgs. 8 -10

Middle School Career Pathways Activities Middle School Activity Interview with An Adult Student Guide pgs. 60 -62 Instructor’s Guide pgs. 61 -62 (Have students create a Power. Point Presentation Using Animation)

High School Career Pathways Activities High School Activity Understanding Your Educational Options Student Guide pgs. 27 -32 Instructor’s Guide pg. 15 -18 (Have students create a Power. Point Presentation Using Animation)

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