Career Development A Guide for School Counselors and Site Coordinators

The Importance of Career Development Throughout School Awareness and Exploration are key for students to discover their interests and career path Helps students understand the link between courses in school and usefulness in careers Facilitates career and college readiness Close the College Opportunity Gap All students should have the opportunity & be prepared to pursue higher education How am I going to use algebra when I am going to be pilot someday?

Which grade does Career Development Begin? Career development begins as young as Kindergarten! ElementaryMiddle SchoolHigh School Career Awareness Career Exploration Career Exploration & Decision Making Let’s take a look at Career Development activities per grade range! Grade Focus Duncan, K. (2011). Career & academic planning [Lecture Notes].

Elementary Career & College Readiness (Grades K-6) Learn how to work/interact with others Acquire knowledge about traditional/non-traditional careers Learn how to set goals and make decisions Demonstrate understanding of employability skills such as problem-solving, group work and organization (n.d). Academic development: Standards and indicators [Lecture Notes]. FOCUS: AWARENESS

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Middle School Career & College Readiness (Grades 7-8) Be able to search, assess and understand career information (especially through use of Internet) Apply time management, decision-making and organizational skills Understand the link between educational performance and career success Describe types of careers and how they relate to one’s interest (n.d). Academic development: Standards and indicators [Lecture Notes]. FOCUS: EXPLORATION

Middle School Career Activities SDMyLife.com Career Matchmaker (8 th grade) Personal Learning Plan (8 th grade) Hands-on career exploration activities Career Fairs Enrichment Camps Job Interview/Shadow Help understand the differences between types of post-secondary educational degrees Facilitate conversation about the cost of living vs. career dreams Help understand concept of higher education = higher income Knowledge of graduation requirements FOCUS: EXPLORATION

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High School Career & College Readiness (Grades 9-12) Demonstrate how to write a resume Be able to select courses that relate to career interests Understand the ways careers are categorized Continue updating a personal learning plan Understand importance of soft skills in workplace (dependability, reliability, integrity, coming to work on time, getting along with others, etc.) Understand time management (balance between work and leisure) Develop understanding of the importance to have an equal chance to access a career choice/decision (n.d). Academic development: Standards and indicators [Lecture Notes]. FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

9 th Grade Career Development FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

9 th Grade Career Activities SDMyLife.com Review & Revise Career Matchmaker Update Personal Learning Plan Save 3 careers Career Cluster Interests Career Planning Activities Knowledge of graduation requirements Start a resume Career enrichment camps/events Job Shadow Financial Literacy FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

10 th Grade Career Development FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

10 th Grade Activities SDMyLife Update Personal Learning Plan Review & Revise Career Matchmaker Ability Profiler ACT Prep (Method Test Prep Save 3 careers Career Cluster Interests Career Planning Activities Career Life & Goals Update Resume ACT PLAN test Enrichment camps/events Job Shadow Financial Literacy FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

11 th Grade Career Development FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

11 th Grade Career Activities SDMyLife Update Personal Learning Plan Review & Revise Career Matchmaker Career & Life Goals Save 3 Schools School Selector Financial Aid Selector ACT Test Prep (Method Test Prep) Update Resume Take ACT Take PSAT Visit post-secondary educational institutions of interest Attend College Fairs Financial Aid Info Event FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

12 th Grade Career Development FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

12 th Grade Career Activities SDMyLife Complete My Post- Secondary Plan Save 3 Schools School Selector Financial Aid Selector ACT Prep (Method Test Prep) Update Resume Apply for Scholarships Take ACT Attend College Fairs Visit post-secondary educational institutions of interest FAFSA Info/Completion Events FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING

Grades 9-12 Career Resources (Shows types of math used in a variety of careers) programhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/educator-resource-center/collegeed-college-planning- program FOCUS: EXPLORATION & DECISION MAKING