Assessing What is Important to You AHA: Assessing What is Important to You
Complete this statement: If I could do anything I wanted to do right now, regardless of my education, employment history, financial status or time, I would _____________
LIFE GOALS GOING TO COLLEGE BUYING A HOUSE HAVING CHILDREN ESTABLISHING A CAREER MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE BEING ABLE TO TRAVEL PHILANTHROPY
Work Backwards Exercise Ask yourself these questions: What would it take for me to achieve my dream? What would it require to reach my goals?
ASSESSMENTS Skills Assessment Skills I have Skills I need Educational Assessment Current Credential(s) Credential(s) needed Time Cost Financial Cost Location Necessary Changes Support System
Action Items: Create your skills list Create GED account (ged.com)or GA futures account (gafutures.org) and complete career assessments
What’s Important While Working Keep your goals in mind. Your values are your guidelines. Don’t lose your dream.
Next Steps Hands-on exercises to establish goals and identify values Ask students to identify an action item. Schedule follow-up workshop in two weeks. Educational vision board