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Student Goal-Setting and Career Pathways Exploration

This comprehensive guide introduces students to goal-setting, pathways to post-secondary readiness, and aligning current interests with future college/career aspirations. Activities include SMART goal setting, growth mindset exercises, and exploring 21st-century skills. Students identify short-term and long-term goals, learn about co-curricular activities, and examine essential employability skills for future success.

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Student Goal-Setting and Career Pathways Exploration

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  1. 9th Grade ICAP Goal Setting

  2. Overview • Introduce goals and pathways • Introduce post-secondary readiness and evaluate 21st century knowledge, attitudes, and skills • Connect current interests to future activities and college/career goals

  3. Goal Setting Activity • Pair & Share: students complete goal setting prompts with partner (5 - 10 min) When I grow up… Ten years in the future… When I graduate from HS… When I am in college… My dream job is…

  4. Goal + Path • What is the path to reach these college/career goals? (teachers see notes section)

  5. Goal-Setting • Given what you have discussed about goals and paths: what might be some example steps (or short-term goals) to help you reach your long-term college/career goal? (use note catcher)

  6. GOAL:____________________________________________________ College/career 5) Complete assignments on time 4) Earn 80% or above on each test or assignment Increase organization by using planner and cleaning out binder & backpack once per week. 3) Set aside at least 1 hour per night to read, study, &/or complete homework 2) WHY: 1) 5) 2) 6) 3) 7) 4) 8) Increase attendance (90% or above) 1)

  7. SMART goals for your future: • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant and Realistic • Tangible • Pair up and discuss what your SMART goal for this year is: • My goal is: (relate to grades and your future) • I will ________________ by (date) utilizing (method). Denver Public Schools

  8. Academic Attitudes & Beliefs • Growth Mindset (7 minutes) • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eiJM5y6-9A&t=80s • What mindset do you think the pig has? (4 minutes) • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd63g3d8qOs&list=PLnah-hqu5MaQY5t2GjBAwt9E7iJFYPsOA

  9. 21st Century Skills Critical thinking Problem solving Decision making Collaboration Communication Self-direction Creativity & Invention Information technology Plus ______________ Why are these skills important? (think-pair-share)

  10. Resource:Check out what employers are looking for. Go to: http://launchmycareercolorado.org/ Click on Hot Skills!

  11. Employability Skills: • Employers look for the following skills: • Evidence of leadership • Communication – verbal and written • Problem solving • Work ethic • Be on time • Have integrity • Collaboration – ability to work with a team • Interpersonal skills Notice how these overlap with 21st century skills www.naceweb.org – Job outlook: 2016 survey Denver Public Schools

  12. Co-curricular Interests & Activities • Academic-focused goals are very important. However, just as important are activities that support but are not directly a part of your academic program. • These activities are called co-curricular or extra-curricular activities and include service learning through internships and community service. • These activities can help you discover your talents, explore your interests, reach your goals and even build your resume.

  13. Examples: • Extra-curricular Activities: • List or discuss extracurricular opportunities available at your school (use handout) • Discuss where students can go to find out more information and how to sign up. (Athletics/Activities)

  14. Co-curricular Activities Complete handout to discover how your interests relate to various activities and college/career goals.

  15. Have extra time? • Soft skills and “hard skills” • https://www.slideshare.net/bogeybear/employability-skills?ref=http://breitlinks.com/careers/soft_skills.htm Denver Public Schools

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