Portfolio My Portfolio Education Work Learning & Career Skills

Portfolio is a visual representation of your: Strengths Abilities Learning Experience Strengths Abilities Skills

Portfolio Two types: Learning Career

Learning Portfolio An learning portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student's efforts, progress and achievements in one or more areas [over time].

Learning Portfolio Multiple purposes: Learning/Process – collection of artifacts that demonstrates learning Assessment – to assess student learning

Learning Portfolio Recap When would a learning portfolio be used? Why would a learning portfolio be used?

“A portfolio is opinion Portfolio Tells a Story “A portfolio is opinion backed by fact... Students prove what they know with samples of their work.” (Paulson & Paulson, 1991, p.2)

Supplies for a Learning Portfolio Three – ring binder White with clear slip cover on the front is the best choice. Sheet protectors High-quality paper Tabs Optional: photo-sheet holders, plastic pouches

ACA 115 Learning Portfolio Requirements Binder with tab dividers and cover page Label tabs in this order: Goals – long and short term goals Educational Plan - Career Key Learning Styles Inventories Sample Course Work – 4 samples Miscellaneous/Personal/Certifications – This tab is optional.

Portfolio How can I use this portfolio that I will complete in class? Used for a grade in ACA 115 Some programs require a portfolio – Cosmetology, Early Childhood/School Age Development, Agriculture, etc. Convert portfolio into a Career Portfolio that can be used for a lifetime

Employment/Career Portfolio Employment portfolio is an interview tool used to answer questions and help the job seeker win the job.

Career Portfolio Keep everything you want to record and keep related to your studies / work / life

Ways a Career Portfolio Can be Used Seeking admission to college or graduate school Changing careers Going for a promotion, work reassignment or annual review

Planning a Career in the New Economy Think of careers as portfolios of work Think of yourself in terms of a “portable” skill-set Conduct your future job search, as if you were marketing a product called “Me Inc.”

Why should you use a Portfolio? Sets you apart from other candidates Demonstrates your unique talents and abilities Items illustrate your style, ability, and creative potential Items can support what you tell the employer

Career Portfolio Categories Personal Information Personal Goals and Job History Skills and Attributes Education and Training Testimonials and Recommendations

Personal Information Birth Certificate Health Records Picture ID Social Security Card Driver’s license Non-citizen status papers Survey, test, or assessment results

Personal Goals and History Describe your career goals and objectives Excellent way to emphasize your commitment and consistency to a career direction

Ways to Develop Skills Student Employment Volunteering Student Organizations and Activities Co-ops and internships

Accomplishments and Job History Chronological listing of employment Job-related accomplishments Include both paid and unpaid work experience Visual representations are extremely important

Skills and Attributes Special knowledge that is unique to a profession Any skill that relates to a specific position (technical, computer, industrial or mechanical) Documents that demonstrate attributes (works in a team setting, learns quickly, creative)

Education and Training Include course descriptions, diplomas and transcripts Workshops, seminars or professional development Any learning through nontraditional methods Military training

Testimonials and Recommendations Awards and Certificates of Appreciation Volunteer and Community Involvement Letters of reference or recommendation