What is a Career Plan? An Essential Component of the CDOS Credential

Objectives  What is a career plan?  What type of information do I need to complete my career plan?

Pre-Test  What is a career plan?  Name 5 types of information that I should provide to fill in my career plan?  What is the benefit of having a career plan?

Words to Know  Acquire  Experience  Exploration  Application  Culminating

Career Plan:  Commencement Level Career Plan (beginning in 9 th grade)  Student driven: Active engagement in career exploration  Documents student identified career related:  Interests  Strengths and needs  Goals  CTE coursework  Work-based learning experiences  Considered in development of IEP  Maintained in permanent record

Using the Career Plan Upon Graduation…  Each student should be aware of his/her career options based upon:  Interests  Abilities  Personality traits, and  Career exploration activities.

Let’s look at a Career Plan Document  Note the 5 types of information you should provide to fill in a career plan.

8 Personal Data: Who are you? Review of Student Career Plan: Document when you meet with your Career Lanning Team to discuss your Career Plan. Knowledge: Self-Knowledge- Who am I? Career Exploration – Where am I going? Future Goals and Decision Making – How do I get there?

Skills/Application: What do I need to know? What skills are important to me? What am I learning? Why am I learning it? How can I use it?

Culminating Activity: What activity/final project have you completed that shows that you have reached the commencement level CDOS standards and how will that knowledge influence your future?

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Post-Test  What is a career plan?  It is the paperwork needed to receive a CDOS Credential  Name 5 sections of information on my career plan?  Personal Data,  Review of Student Career Plan,  Knowledge,  Skills/Application  Culminating Activity  What is the benefit of having a career plan?  You have a running record of working toward you career goals and a resume all in one, that you can share with anyone (including potential employers)

Let’s fill in a mock Career Plan  Using the following slide about John, insert his information into the blank Career Plan document currently being handed to you.

Animal Sciences and Care Career Plan Developed powerpoint on responsibilities of veterinarian Participated in mock interviews Developed list of safety measures when working with animals Evidence of CDOS Learning Standards Academic courses required for a regular diploma CTE course in Animal Sciences (e.g., Animal Care) Course of Study Job shadow with a veterinary technician Participated in a community-based work program at a local animal shelter Work-Based Learning Experiences John NYS CDOS Commencement Credential Acquisition of academic skills Development of school-to- work plan to include activities toward attainment of a career goal Researched possible career options within chosen pathway

Let’s go over it together… Any questions? I will you and your parents a complete list of resources available about the NYS Career Plan.