EMPLOYABILITY PROFILES: FROM A TO Z Marsha Iverson CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York New York City and Yonkers Field Associate marsha@spnet.us

College, Career and Citizenship Readiness NYS Vision: College and Career Readiness will ensure that all students graduate high school able to succeed in postsecondary programs of study and the workforce; that they understand and demonstrate citizenship skills; and that they may meaningfully contribute to the economic and democratic well-being of our society.

EMPLOYABILITY PROFILES Employability profiles document the student’s attainment of technical knowledge and work-related skills, endorsements and licenses.

They are required for… CTE Program Approval CDOS Credential CDOS Graduation Pathway Career Plan

Employability Profiles Should Be …. A “living” document A part of the Student’s Portfolio Shared with Students and Parents A Student’s “TO DO” List A Student’s Reflective Tool Used as a Diagnostic Tool for Teachers Helpful in Creating Resumes

Employability Profiles Can Include …. Career Readiness Skills Career Pathway Skills Work-Based Learning Experiences Industry-related certifications Technical Assessments

LAYOUT AND DESIGN SKILLS Design a company logo Design a company letterhead, memo, and fax forms Design template for employee manual Design employee recognition certificate Design template for a business plan Develop and design promotional materials (catalog, brochure, flyers, newsletters) Design a company website Design an annual report