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OFFICE OF CAREER GUIDANCE, EXPLORATION, AND PREPARATION. Module 5: Program Activities. Program Activities. Career guidance, exploration and preparation is viewed as an integral part of daily instruction Lessons must be based on the curriculum content framework
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OFFICE OF CAREER GUIDANCE, EXPLORATION, AND PREPARATION • Module 5: Program Activities
Program Activities • Career guidance, exploration and preparation is viewed as an integral part of daily instruction • Lessons must be based on the curriculum content framework • A semester plan is developed to organize instructional time (curriculum guide or map • A learning activity teaches the objective • Integration with other teachers to plan appropriate career related activities
Instructional Activities • A variety of applied activities for instructional purposes • Integration of literacy, math, and technology • Emphasizes on non-traditional programs of study and careers • (ACGA) student contests to motivate students and explore careers. • Business and industry representatives to introduce students to “real” careers in the community • relevant field trips • Resource speakers • job shadowing • Students prepare an education and training plan
Improvement Plans • Review activities offered through Perkins and other sources to plan for improvement • Assess student achievement to determine areas in which program improvement is needed • An advisory committee of business and community leaders who support the goals and objectives of the program with recommendations for improvement • Students participate in FBLA and/or FCCLA leadership activities
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS • FCCLA STAR Events • Career Investigation • FBLA Student Contests • Community Service Projects • Computer Slide Show • American Enterprise Project • Career Exploration
ACGA Student Contests • Career Poster for each semester • Multimedia Contest - Career Video Presentation - PowerPoint Presentation • Career “Pizza Box” Panorama • Career Portfolio
Career Development Portfolio • Career Development Portfolio • Career Focus/Program of Study • Inventories/Self-Assessments • High School Education Plan of Study • Resume with Honors/Achievements/Activities Education and Employment History
Career Portfolios • Every student should maintain a personal career development portfolio (hardcopy or electronic) • Portfolios must be created by the end of the 8th grade with a minimum 4-year education plan • Education plans must be updated annually • Parents should be involved in the planning process
Student Career Development Portfolio • Assess knowledge, interests, personality, and skills/aptitudes to make rational decisions for the future. • Create or update portfolio with an education and training plan. • Document assessments, goals, honors, commendations and recommendations • Prepare a resume and research opportunities
INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES • Career Action Planning (CAP) • Business and Industry Partnerships • Community Service Projects • Motivational Speakers • CDF Training • Lean Manufacturing 101 • Leadership Academy
Become a Career Development Facilitator • A CDF is a person who has been specially trained to work with students and adults with vocational and educational planning (career planning). • Funding is available for secondary participants • Approximately 400 CDFs in Arkansas
CDF’s may work in a variety of career development settings: • Middle & Secondary schools • Workforce services • Human resources • Two-year community colleges • Employment Security • Correction facilities • Adult learning centers • Educational cooperatives • Career One Stop Centers • Social Services
Why is CDF Important? • Hands-on and interactive teaching methods • Opportunities to interact with colleagues from a variety of work settings • A built-in network of other CDF’s • Use what you learn on your job everyday
Why should you become a Career Development Facilitator (CDF)? • It allows an individual to improve the quality of career planning interventions provided to students. • It enriches and broadens knowledge and skills for working with students in vocational and educational planning. • It provides a scope of practice to provide services to students in grades 8-12 and beyond. • It provides national certification under NCDA. • Professional recognition
CDF Competencies Helping Skills – Labor Market Information (LMI) and Resources – Assessment – Working with Diverse Populations Ethical and Legal Issues – Career Development Theories and Models -
CDF Competencies Employability Skills - Training Clients and Peers – Program Management and Implementation – Promotion and Public Relations – Technology and Career Development Consultation/Supervision -
What Will I Learn? • Improve helping relationships with students to assist in career choices • Learn the basics of understanding relationship-building techniques • Learn how to conduct an intake interview and develop record keeping skills • Help identify Strengths and Barriers in working with students
Develop goals, make career decisions and develop an action plan (school, work, college major, military, etc.) Learn to work with diverse populations Learn about ethical standards in working with students Learn about career theory and its application to students and school settings Learn informal and formal assessments and their applications in a school setting
Learn about using career portfolios with students Learn about a variety of resources within the state of Arkansas and applications for use with your school Learn about a variety of technology using websites to assist students with career planning Design a career center plan for ways to improve existing services or start a new program Design a personal and organizational action plan to use your new knowledge once you have completed the CDF training
Career Action Planning (CAPS) • Establishes written goals & a plan of study for each student • Records improvement in achieving the education/skills needed to succeed • Provides follow-up and evaluation for parent and student • Informs students of career opportunities, job availability, job duties & responsibilities, education and training required, pay & growth potential, availability of secondary and post-secondary education/training.
Career Action Plan Training DVD & CD • Module 1 Components of a CAP Program • Module 2 Benefits, Buy-in and Communication • Module 3 CAP Activities • Module 4 Career Development Portfolios • Module 5 CAP Resources • Module 6 Collaboration-Working Together
Conclusion to Program Activities • Perkins funds are available for improvement activities that may include the purchase of equipment above minimum requirements • Training may be available to improve knowledge and abilities • Related programs, organizations, and staff are willing to provide assistance