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OFFICE OF CAREER GUIDANCE, EXPLORATION, AND PREPARATION

OFFICE OF CAREER GUIDANCE, EXPLORATION, AND PREPARATION. CAREER ORIENTATION Computer Tech Intro Based Career Orientation INTERNSHIP WORKPLACE READINESS, EAST/WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY KEYSTONE, ARTS, AUDIO / VIDEO TECH AND COMMUNICATIONS. Module 1: Introduction to Career Guidance.

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OFFICE OF CAREER GUIDANCE, EXPLORATION, AND PREPARATION

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  1. OFFICE OF CAREER GUIDANCE, EXPLORATION, AND PREPARATION CAREER ORIENTATION Computer Tech Intro Based Career Orientation INTERNSHIP WORKPLACE READINESS, EAST/WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY KEYSTONE, ARTS, AUDIO / VIDEO TECH AND COMMUNICATIONS Module 1: Introduction to Career Guidance

  2. Introduction to Career Guidance • Ray Henson, Program Manager • Barbara Lensing, Program Advisor • Dave Fisher, Program Advisor • Dede Crowder, Secretary • raymond.henson@arkansas.gov • david.fisher@arkansas.gov • barbara.lensing@arkansas.gov • dede.crowder@arkansas.gov

  3. CONTACT INFORMATION • E-mail • raymond.henson@arkansas.gov • Address # Three Capitol Mall Luther Hardin Building, Suite 408 Little Rock, AR 72201 • phone: (501) 682-1616 fax: (501) 682-8306 • Arkansas Department of Career Education • http://ace.arkansas.gov

  4. ACE INFORMATION • Department of Career Education http://ace.arkansas.gov • Secondary Career & Technical Education • Program Policies • Perkins IV Information • Registration Information and Forms for In-service • Report Forms • Important Links • Career Guidance, Exploration, and Preparation (under Operational Guides) Course Information, Technology Standards, Minimum Equipment

  5. Life is a puzzle The Ultimate Puzzle has 250,000 incorrect solutions Students are faced with a similar challenge - planning for a career

  6. Finding the Pieces to fit your puzzle is noeasy task

  7. All occupations, college majors, and programs of study fit into one of these 16 puzzle pieces. Integration of core academics, career and technical education, career guidance, planning, and development with physical and social maturity will help the student put their ultimate puzzle of life together.

  8. Puzzle pieces come in all shapes and sizes • Career Guidance Developing Soft Skills • Self-awareness Industry Certifications • College Search Career Opportunities • Financial Planning Career Research • Employability Skills High School Planning • Setting Goals Scholarship Application • Academic Preparedness Aptitude Assessments • College Entrance Require, Programs of Study

  9. Improving College and Career Readiness Indicators • Improve graduation rates • Increase nontraditional placement • Raise college entrance rates • Improve positive postsecondary placement • Increase program of study completers • Improve parental involvement • Improve level of student satisfaction with education

  10. PROGRAM EVALUATION STANDARDS • Instructional Personnel • Instructional Curriculum and Assessment • Program Resources • Instructional Activities • Program Improvement

  11. Career Orientation Objective • C/O a foundation course for all Career & Technical Programs of Study. It must be offered to all students at the seventh or eighth grade level for a minimum of one semester. • Career Orientation is a hands-on, activity based class in which students explore themselves and the world of work in the 16 Occupational Clusters. • Create a Career Development Portfolio • Research careers and start a plan of study

  12. 399100 Career Orientation • Credit: Grade Levels: 7-8 (8th grade recommended) • Career Orientation is a foundation course for all Career & Technical Education programs of study. It must be offered to all students at the seventh or eighth grade level for a minimum of one semester. • Career Orientation is an exploratory hands-on activity based class in which students explore the world of work in relation to their interests, life and work values, aptitudes, personality and lifestyle through self-discovery. • This class emphasizes self-evaluation, decision-making, college and career research, employability skills and career portfolio development

  13. 399280 CT Intro Based Career Orientation Career Development (2013) • Credit: Grade Levels: 7-8 • This is an alternate course to combine Career Orientation and Computer Technology. This course will allow schools to meet the requirements for introducing students to hardware and application software of a computer with applications in career planning, preparation, exploration and development. Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, career options, and the personal skills, aptitudes, and expectations to complete the education and training requirements to enter into a future career. • Satisfies Computer Tech Intro and Career Orientation course requirements • Must be taught in a Business Lab • Instructor must have: • 224 Business Technology with 411 CO Endorsement or • 225 Business Technology with 411 CO Endorsement

  14. Legislation - HB 730 The Arkansas College and Career Readiness Planning Program requires “consistent precollege readiness assessments to increase successful student transitions into postsecondary education” And, Measure student readiness for future learning without remediation to improve college and workforce readiness

  15. Curriculum • Teachers must follow the framework, but the curriculum can be developed according to regional workforce needs, teacher knowledge and skills, district programs of study, school facilities and equipment, and student interests.

  16. Curriculum • Curriculum Guide or map • CO Philosophy Description • Course Outline / Syllabus • Lesson Plans with cross curriculum integration activities – Math, Literacy and Technology

  17. Career Development Standards Knowledge Based Standards • State laws and policies regarding career readiness and planning • Objectives of Career Guidance, Exploration and Preparation • Frameworks and curriculum to prepare instructional materials and lesson plans  • Teacher requirements, school expectations, and student performance • Competencies required for a professional career development instructor/facilitator

  18. COURSE EMPHASIS • Self-awareness in relation to the student’s interests, values, attitude, personality, and desired lifestyle. • Occupational and educational terminology • Career research using every resource and opportunity available • Decision-making, goal setting, and career planning • Employability skills • Education and training requirements • Introduction of the 16 career clusters • Developing Employability and transferable skills

  19. Career Development Philosophy • Career development is the foundation that encompasses the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in any selected career pathway and program of study regardless of postsecondary plans. Career development is prerequisite in nature and fundamental for all subsequent career planning and preparation. The theory is to plan for something with a career focus and prepare for everything with a well rounded education.

  20. Career “Development” • Career development is the sequence of career related choices and transitions over a span of time. It includes awareness of self and the world of work, and planning, preparation and pursuance of a satisfying and fulfilling career. The process begins early in life and may continue throughout a lifetime. Guidance, facilitation and coaching are essential to help an individual transition through education, job preparation and career changes.

  21. Program Facilities and Equipment • The classroom provides an environment that promotes learning through the use of visuals and the display of student work • The classroom is conducive to learning, clean, neatly organized, and well maintained •  The teacher has an Internet connected computer and printer for classroom and instructional management. •  Students have sufficient access to computers for research with a printer •  The classroom is of sufficient size to conduct individual, group, and hands-on activities. •  Adequate storage is available for materials and supplies to conduct hands-on activities.

  22. Equipment • Internet connected computers are available for student use • A lockable file cabinet is available for confidential student records • Presentation equipment is readily available • Digital camera is available • An up-to-date inventory is kept in the classroom • Long range plans (3 to 5 years) for equipment replacement

  23. Equipment Defined • It retains its original shape, appearance, and/or character with use. • It does not lose its identity through fabrication or incorporation into a different or more complex unit or substance. • It is non-expendable; that is, if the item is damaged or some of its parts are lost or worn out, it is more feasible to repair the item than to replace it with an entirely new unit. • Under normal conditions of use, including reasonable care and maintenance, it can be expected to serve its principal purpose for at least five (5) years.

  24. Perkins Equipment • Perkins equipment purchased for the program is clearly labeled with: • Carl Perkins • Program name (Career Orientation) • Date purchased (within past five years)

  25. Conclusion of Introduction to Career GuidanceWhat is important? • Helping the student • Technical Assistance Visits • Register on the Teacher Information System • Perkins equipment • Classroom equipment • Frameworks • Professional Development

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