CEP 811 STAIR Project Instructor Alison Keller By
CEP 811 STAIR Project Instructor: Alison Keller By: Sandra Toth
CEP 811 Stair Project Who is the audience? 11 th and 12 th grade Career and College Goals course (Online) This module will serve as a lesson to help high school students explore career & college/educational goals and resources. Two assessments are provided. Objectives The learner will understand how to establish goals for the future. The learner will understand how to make correct career and college/educational choices. Standards (California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum) 3. 1 Know the personal qualifications, interests, aptitudes, information, and skills necessary to succeed in careers. 3. 2 Understand the scope of career opportunities and know the requirements for education, training, and licensure. 3. 3 Develop a career plan that is designed to reflect career interests, pathways, and post secondary options. 3. 6 Know important strategies for self-promotion in the hiring process, such as job applications, résumé writing, interviewing skills, and preparation of a portfolio
Introduction The object of this module is to guide students through what they need to know to make smart career or college/educational choices. The goal is to provide online students a plan to become successful in the workforce or entering college. Students will learn and discuss the options that are available and how to set and achieve their goals. 1. Define goals 2. Choose Interest-College, Vocational School, Military or join the Workforce
Section One What are your goals? You need to decide what your goals are before you can make a plan!
Watch this video on SMART Goals Smart Goals Worksheet First Step Define you Goals Types of Goals Short and Long Term Goals Short Term Goals-Goals achievable in the near future/a day, week, few months Long Term Goals-Goals achievable over a longer period of time/one semester, one year, five years SMART Goals S-Specific –Specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Short and direct (who, what, when, where, why, which) - I will have a 3. 8 GPA at the beginning of my senior year M-Measurable –Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the achievement of each goal you set. The GPA is the measure A-Attainable/Acceptable- When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. If you are a junior and your GPA is 2. 5, is your goal attainable? R-Results/Realistic –To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are willing and able to work. Focused - I want the high GPA so I can get into the colleges I choose T-Time-Based -Need a clear time frame to reach my goal-is there enough time?
Quiz on Goals
Short Answer Define short term goal. ___________________________ Give one example of a short term goal? _______________________
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Short Answer In your own words define long term goal. _______________________ Give one example of a long term goal? _______________________
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Circle the correct answer. Smart Goals are short and direct and answer the question of: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Who What When Where Why Which All of the above
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Mark the correct answer Measurable goals establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the achievement of each goal you set. True False
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Short answer An attainable goal is one you can achieve. Give an example of an attainable goal. ___________________________
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True or False? Mark the correct answer. I do not need a realistic time frame or objective to to meet my goal. True False
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Congratulations, you have successfully completed Section One, Goals! Now on to Section Two, Options
Section Two What are Your Options After High School? Now it is time to do some exploring and researching.
What are your options after high school? You can choose to: • • Go to college Go to a vocational school Go into the military Go straight into the workforce Now think about your goals! You need to be able to: Recognize possible forms of higher education suitable for you. Recognize possible types of vocational training suitable for you. Recognize possible military opportunities suitable for you. Acquire the skills to meet your goals!
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College
Getting Into College-What You Should Do Why go to college? Have more job opportunities Earn more money Increase your potential Have a better lifestyle Improve Your Confidence Decide short and long term goals What you should do your junior year of high school. September • Pick test dates to take the ACT, SAT, or both • Meet with you high school guidance counselor to plan your senior schedule • Start thinking about your short and long term goals • Start thinking about criteria for colleges. What type of school are you looking for? February • Contact the colleges you are interested in and ask if they prefer you take the ACT, SAT or both Spring Break • Visit schools during the break. • Make appointments to talk to the admissions people and get guided tours. April • Eliminate the schools you are no longer interested in • Register to take the SAT or ACT early, in May or June (if you want time to take them more than once) What you should do your senior year of high school. September • Register to take the SAT and/or ACT • Have applications for financial aid and admissions, and make a list of your deadlines • Send in early decision applications if you know where you want to go • Have your tests scores sent November • Start writing your applications essays December • Submit your applications • Have letters of recommendations sent • Schedule college admissions interviews January • Fill out FAFSA Federal Student Aid • Have your transcript mailed to colleges • Contact college to make sure they have received the required forms, letters, financial aid forms, and recommendations April • Review acceptances and compare financial aid and Scholarship packages May • By May 1 choose which college you want to attend June • Send your final high school transcript to the college • Find out when fees are due for tuition and room and boa
Vocational Schools
Getting Into Vocational School-What You Should Do Decide short and long term goals Why choose vocational training? • It is career-oriented training • It makes the transition from training quickly to the career you want/often a year or less • It is a good choice if you have a specific plan and you know what job position you want • It provides hands on training • Offers externships • Flexible schedule/can set own hours • Many programs/courses are offered online/work Some programs offered: Plumber Carpenter Legal assistant Dental assistant Nursing assistant IT specialist Administrative assistant Culinary Arts Cosmetology Interior Design Automotive Law Enforcement
Military
Military Decide short and long term goals Why choose the military? Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard • Not ready for college or vocational training • Need money to pay for college • Enlist –active duty/can receive military grants and subsidies for education • Desire/passion to serve/make a career out of it
Workforce
Go Straight Into the Workforce Decide short and long term goals Skills you should learn: Why choose to working? • How to search for jobs • How to write. Resume/Cover Letter • Fill out job application • Applying for a job/in person/online • Interview • Tired of school • Do not know what you want to do with your life • You know what you want to do with your life • Get on the job training • Need money Some jobs you can apply for: • Automotive Repair • Cashier • Office Clerk • Waitress • Truck Driver • Restaurant Cooks • Nursing Aide • Maintenance
Quiz on Options
List four reasons why going to college is a good idea. ① ___________ ② ___________ ③ ___________ ④ ___________
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True or False Mark the correct answer. During my junior year of high school I should submit my college applications. True False
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By May of my senior year I should do Choose the correct answer. ① Start thinking about your short and long term goals ② Choose the college I want to attend ③ Fill out the FAFSA Federal Student Aid form ④ Register to take the SAT and/or ACT ⑤ None of the above
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List at least four reasons why to may want to choose vocational training. ① _______________ ② _______________ ③ _______________ ④ _______________
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Which program can you choose to study if You decide to seek vocational training? Choose the correct answer ① Teacher ② Lawyer ③ IT specialist ④ Dentist
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True or False Mark the correct answer. Knowing how to fill out a job application is an important part of getting hired. True False
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List three reasons why going into the military may be a good choice for some people. ① ____________________ ② __________
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List three branches of the Military. ①____________________ ②__________
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What is one reason students go straight to work after high school instead of continuing their education? Choose one ① To become a famous actor ② Mom and dad say they don’t need to go to college ③ Made all A’s in high school ④ Do not know what they want to do with their life
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List three jobs you can apply for right out of high school. 1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________
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A short term goal can be achieved in the near future. For example, your short term goal is to make a 95% on your next math test Go to next question
Long Term Goals-Goals achievable over a longer period of time/one semester, one year, five years Example: I am going to make all A’s this semester Go to next question
The answer is True! Measurable goals establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the achievement of each goal you set. Go to next question
The correct answer is all of the above Go to next question
Answers will vary An example of an attainable goal is: I only have three classes left to take next Semester and I know I can pass them and graduate. I am making all A’s and B’s right now. Go to the next question
False You do need a realistic time frame or objective to meet your goal. Go to Section Two
Going to college is a good idea because: 1. 2. 3. 4. Have more job opportunities Earn more money Increase your potential Have a better lifestyle Go to next question
During my senior year of high school you should submit your college applications. False Go to next question
By May of my senior year you should do: ① Choose the college I want to attend Go to next question
Why choose vocational training? Answers: • It is career-oriented training • It makes the transition from training quickly to the career you want/often a year or less • It is a good choice if you have a specific plan and you know what job position you want • It provides hands on training • Offers externships • Flexible schedule/can set own hours • Many programs/courses are offered online/work Go to next question
Which program can you choose to study if You decide to seek vocational training? Choose one ① IT specialist Go to next question
Knowing how to fill out a job application is an important part of getting hired. True Go to next question
Possible reasons why going into the military is a good choice for some people. • Not ready for college or vocational training • Need money to pay for college • Enlist –active duty/can receive military grants and subsidies for education • Desire/passion to serve/make a career out of it Go to next question
Possible Choices: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard Go to next question
Why do students go straight to work after high school instead of continuing their education? 4. Do not know what they want to do with their life Click to last question
Answer: Some possible jobs you can apply for right out of high school: • • Automotive Repair Cashier Office Clerk Waitress Truck Driver Restaurant Cooks Nursing Aide Maintenance The End
Congratulations, you have successfully completed Section Two, Options! SMART Goals Resources
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