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Engaged in School and Career Ready

Engaged in School and Career Ready. Student Centered Career Readiness. Being career ready means, in part, that a high school graduate has a viable postsecondary plan with, at least initial occupational goals, and understands the steps necessary to achieve them.

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Engaged in School and Career Ready

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  1. Engaged in School and Career Ready

  2. Student Centered Career Readiness Being career ready means, in part, that a high school graduate has a viable postsecondary plan with, at least initial occupational goals, and understands the steps necessary to achieve them. Plan development requires an understanding of: • Who Am I? • Where Am I Going? • How Do I Get There?

  3. Engaged Imaginations Einstein said: “imagination is more important than information or knowledge,” Information is essential, but insufficient. When we can visualize ourselves in appealing future scenarios (vacation, career…), a spark is ignited. We become purposeful and intentional in the present to create the future we want.

  4. CaliforniaCareers.info California CareerZone California Reality Check California Career Planning Guide The Real Game CaliforniaTM (TRGC) My Career Center (being developed) CalCRN ResourcesLinking Information & Imagination

  5. www.CaliforniaCareers.info • Links to all CalCRN resources • Three entry portals with “Where Do I Start?” • Student • Educator • Job and Career Seekers • Presentations inc Power Point and Reports • What’s New inc Meeting Schedule

  6. Assess Yourself --- Four Types: Quick Assessment (Holland) *Interest Profiler (Holland) Work Importance Profiler Skills Profiler (New) Explore Industry Sectors (Both O*Net and CTE) 900 Occupations (300 with videos): Online Account Option Filter Occupation Results (New) Compare Occupations (New) Compare Colleges (New) Class Management (pending) *IP worksheets in Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese Occupation Details (Graphic Format) About the Job Its Also Called What They Do Interests Work Values Things they Need to Know Things They Need to be Able to Do Education Required Wages Outlook Common College Majors Industries That Employ This Occupation Similar Occupations Find Job Openings California CareerZonewww.cacareerzone.org

  7. California CareerZone Portfolio • Account Set-Up: Username, Password, Zip Code • Expanded Portfolio Features • Filter the report elements: Assessment Summaries, Journal Entries, Flagged items, # Assessment results • Save Work Importance, Interest & Skills results • Assessment Matches (Combined WIP, IP, SP) • Flagged Occupations, Colleges & Majors • Rated Occupations, Colleges & Majors • Record Notes in the Journals

  8. California Reality Checkwww.californiarealitycheck.com 3. Begin “Occupation Direct” then count down through the budget categories Build a Monthly Budget Housing Utilities Food Transportation Clothing Health Care Personal Entertainment Misc Savings Student Loan Debt Taxes (Family) *Workbook available Three Exploration Options • 1. Build a Budget in one of 22 California Cities, then • Choose an Education Level, then • Choose an Occupational category 2. Begin with a “Future Salary” then go directly to Education Level/Occupational Category page *Data updated November 2011

  9. All new design offering large graphics and new navigation console Updated budget data New Options on the Food Page New Options in the Clothing Section New Student Loan Debt Page  New Option to Email Total Results Improved programming for faster site upload and allow greater number of users Improved Text Only version California Reality CheckNew Site Features – December 2011

  10. Introduction to the Career Planning Process Learn About Yourself Investigate the World of Work Use What You Have Learned Test the Waters Wrap It Up – Create a Career Action Plan California Career Planning GuideContents Summary Additional resource links and online How-To Video, plus English, Spanish & text PDFs. We plan to have writable PDF worksheets available soon.

  11. Four Units - Twenty-two Sessions Making a Living – Spin Game, Wish Lists, Role Profiles Quality of Life – Time Budgeting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Literacy Changes & Choices – Gender Equity, Job Loss, Disasters, Self-Employment The Personal Journey – Self Understanding, Occupational Options, Life Planning The Real Game California 2.1 96 California Role Profiles Facilitator’s Guide www.RealGameCalifornia.org

  12. Using Resources from CalCRN California Career Zone California Reality Check California Career Planning Guide The Real Game California 2.1 * One brief session with a student One long session with a student Multiple sessions with a student Full class session with a group Multiple sessions with a group Full term with a group* Counselors’ Guide to Career Exploration

  13. Find and Get the Right Job Student Guide Step 1: Assess Yourself Step 2: Prepare for the Job Search Step 3: Search for a Job Step 4: Contact Employers Step 5: Interviewing • Succeed at Work Student Guide • Step 1: Acting Self-Employed • Step 2: Starting a New Job • Step 3: Being an Excellent Employee • Step 4: Living a Balanced Life • Step 5: Enjoy Your Current Position

  14. Middle Grades Preparation for HS Career Exploration College Exploration High School Career Planning College Planning Money Management Financial Literacy Paying for College Addressing Challenges Foster Homeless Probation Special Education Etc. “My Stuff” Student Portfolio Find It Fast Educator Resources Parent/Guardian Resources “My Career Center” (May 2012)

  15. Key Links California Career Zone* (Career) California Reality Check (Career/Finance) California Colleges.edu* (College) CCCApply.org* (Community College) My Future* (Military) Find and Get the Right Job (CalCRN PDF guide) * Student Account available My Career Center

  16. ExploreCalifornia Career ZoneandMy Career Center

  17. Additional Resources

  18. www.RoadtripNation.org/free PBS Seasons Seven and Eight Episode Guides www.RoadtripNation.org High School Curriculum Middle Grades Curriculum (Pending) www.RoadtripNation.com Explore Featured/Recent Roadtrips & Blogs Listen to Roadtrip Nation Artists Roadtrip Nation

  19. Tutorials include: How to Write a Personal Learning Plan How to Teach Yourself Online How to Get a Credential The DIY Degree: A Degree At Your Own Pace (18 months to 18 years) at 81% Off Retail Seven Ways to Get College Credit Without Taking a College Course 45 Open Learning Resources for free textbooks, study aides, study groups and classes beyond MIT Open Courseware and the Khan Academy Edupunks Guidewww.edupunksguide.org

  20. www.cacareercafe.com

  21. www.cacareerbriefs.com

  22. www.capathways.org California CTE Pathways provides information about Career Technical Education (CTE) course pathways that have been developed or are being developed within local schools to help students gain the skills needed to succeed in their chosen fields. • Search for programs by: • City or zip code • California Career Technical Education Industry Sector or Pathway • Career Cluster

  23. CaliforniaColleges.edu Explore Colleges and Careers • Discover the colleges and universities in California • Determine the careers that best match your skills and interests • Match schools with your career interests Plan and Pay for College • See which high school classes are needed to meet admission requirements • Learn about ways to pay for college • Create a personal portfolio to track your college planning College Admissions • Gather information about the admission requirements at all California colleges and universities • Apply online to many of the colleges and universities in California

  24. Counselor Resources Posters Videos CA CTE Industry Sector Pathways One-Page Overview Counselor ToolKit User Guide Counselor Lesson Plans and Handouts Counselor Toolkit Class Planning Tear Pads Counselor Planning Cards Roadtrip Nation CTE videos on student pages WhoDoUWant2B.com

  25. Comprehensive career exploration and planning experience based on current career development theory and practice Results can be used by students interested in entering the military Schools/Parents determine whether or not individual student information is released to the military Information for Counselors Information for Parents ASVAB Career Exploration Programwww.asvabprogram.com

  26. Next StepsWorksheet

  27. California Career Resource Network Contact Information John Merris-Coots Executive Director 916-324-8151 jmerris@cde.ca.gov

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