GPS Life Plan Goals Plans Success for Secondary

GPS Life. Plan (Goals + Plans = Success) for Secondary, Work. Force and Military Audiences

Brief History College Version Developed at Century College in 2006 – used by over 20 institutions in MN State Colleges and Universities beginning 2007 Slide 2 Military Version Developed in Partnership with Mn. SCU, the MN National Guard and the MN Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009 Work. Force & Secondary Developed in Partnership with Mn. SCU, DEED, ISEEK, ABE Staff, MN Work. Force Center Staff, High Schools, Girl Scouts and Junior Achievement in 2011

e. Folio Login Program Components Ø Horizontal tabs get you in to each of the 5 main content areas of the GPS Life. Plan. Ø Ø Ø Additional resources for educators, parents, and family members. Slide 3 Website Resources e. Folio Faculty and staff online database of lesson plans Additional resources for parents and family members Online Tutorials and Workshops Games

Career Topic Areas Ø Ø Explore Careers Ø Links to Education Ø SMART Goal Setting Ø Ø Slide 4 Learn About Yourself - Interests - Skills - Work Values - Personality Find a Job - Resumes - Cover Letters Get a Job - Job Postings - Interviewing

e. Folio Features • Provides a virtual three-ring binder • Allows more ownership for the student • Can password protect site and gain feedback • Can be shaped & polished for use beyond college experience Slide 5

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Education Topic Areas Ø Ø Timeline and Actions for Graduations Ø Build Basic Skills Ø Study Strategies Ø Learning Styles Ø Slide 7 Create an Education Plan Prepare for College

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Finance Topic Areas Ø Ø Ø Slide 10 Budget Financing Education - Financial Aid - Scholarships - Savings Plan - Tax-Related Benefits Credit and Debt Management Avoid Getting Ripped Off (Identity Theft) Saving for the Future

Leadership Topic Areas Ø Ø Slide 11 School and Community Involvement Leadership Resources Developing Global Competencies Who Are You as a Leader?

Personal Topic Areas Ø Ø Ø Slide 12 Stay Healthy - Stress Management - Physical Health - Mental Health Relationships Seek Help When Needed - Links back to career and education - Food Assistance - Transportation - Housing & More Goal Setting Workshop Crisis Help

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Program Components Ø Similar Navigation as the other versions. Ø www. gpslifeplan. org/workforce Ø Ø Ø Slide 15 Website Resources Links to MN Work. Force Center Map for Support e. Folio Job Seekers Planner Links to My. Military GPS Life. Plan for Additional Resources

Personal Topic Areas Ø Ø Ø Ø Slide 16 Managing Challenges and Change Stress Management Relationships Physical & Mental Health Child Care Transportation Housing & More

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Job Seeker Planner Introduction Page Slide 18

Job Seeker Planner Instruction Page Slide 19

Job Seeker Planner Data Gathering Slide 20

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Similar Navigation as the other versions. www. gpslifeplan. org/mnscumilitary Tutorial overviews of the GPS Life. Plan and e. Folio. Slide 23 23

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VETS – Veterans Education Transfer System Slide 29

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Education benefits for veterans, service members, and dependents. Slide 35 35

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GPS Life. Plan Awards Innovations in Student Development Award for the GPS Life. Plan. Slide 38