Empowering Career Success in 21 st C Classrooms

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Preparing Students for 21 st Century  “Twenty first century skills are the lifeblood of a productive workforce in today's global, knowledge-based economy. As more of our economic competitors move to foster 21st century skills development within their educational systems, the United States faces a critical challenge to keep pace in preparing our students to meet the demands of global community and tomorrow’s workforce. “ --- from Partnership for 21 st Century Skills Have you prepared your students for 21 st C workforce?

Why Online Career Curriculum?  Students exploring career paths and preparing Educational Development Plans  CTE Teachers offering supplemental curriculum that supports 21 st C online experience  Districts applying for Perkins Grant money to develop the academic, vocational, and technical skills of secondary and post-secondary students who elect to enroll in vocational technical education programs  Vocational Programs developing curriculum  Adult Continuing Education Programs training adults for successful employment  District Human Resource & Professional Development programs to support outplacement, career and professional development skills  Complements curriculum and services schools offer by extending reach further into student and residential community  Guidance Counselors advising students on post secondary plans

Guidance & Counseling Programs Benefit  Supports competencies from the ASCA National Standards for School Counseling Programs.  Helps counselors debunk the idea that everyone is expected to go to college - negating the “one size fits all approach”  MS/HS students exploring career interests in Educational Development Plan s(EDP)  Students’ transition to postsecondary education endeavors and 21 st Century careers. Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work.

 Engage, Educate, Empower!  Digital experience replicates 21 st C online environment  Supplement Business curriculum with real-world application  Hands-on curriculum practice

Career Transitions Guides Students  Transition from high school to post secondary endeavors  Tools guide both college- bound students and those going directly into 21 st C workforce  Discover Interests  Explore Careers  Create Resume  Introduce skills

Career Transitions Helps Prepare Students  A complete, guided, self- paced application that walks students through online process  Clear, concise information in simple-to- navigate portals  Assists all backgrounds and technology levels  Customize to curriculum, classroom and student needs  Guided Tutorials

Discover Interests  O-NET Assessment allows students to explore and discover interests  Results map to Holland Interest categories  Suggests careers that require various levels of experience and education

Explore Careers  Career Paths and Industries  Career Overviews  “Day in the Life”  Education requirements  Industry growth potential

Prepare Your Resume  Easy-to-use Resume Wizard  Spellchecker  Tips and Examples  Cover Letters Resume Dashboard keeps process organized and visible

Build Skills  Build virtual library  Research industries  Read business journals  Target careers  Develop soft skills

Connect to Your Classroom  Supplement curriculum  Link to More  Homework  Videos  Class Links  Community Resources

 Engage, Educate, Empower!  Digital homework opportunities  Assign assessment to discover interests  Report three career paths based on interests  Create resume to find seasonal job or job of their dreams!

TERC Stands For? Testing & Education Reference Center  Powered by Peterson’s  Helps prepare students for future  Practice Tests  Test Prep  Certifications  Family College Planning  Career Planning

Test Prep for Every Future

Certifications

Online Test Prep Books

College Planning

Career School Search

Career Assessment

Career Search

 Supports both College & Career Path  Test Prep & Practice Tests  Career Certifications  Money Saver  Career Assessment

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