Employability Skills Portfolio DDue: Wed, June 17, 2015 This is the last in-school day YYou will need time to collect all the pieces of this assignment DDo not hand-in original documents

Part A. COMPULSORY DOCUMENTATION

1. Table of contents for Portfolio This will help you organize your information

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTATION 2. Resume Updated to include Co-op experience and any other relevant changes since your resume was originally created -

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTATION 3. Cover Letter Corrected, revised and updated version of original Co-op application letter OR compose an original application letter for a part-time job

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTATION 4. References Page This page should include at least 2 references from people who know you different aspects of your life. Do NOT include family members. example: ○ Mr. Smith P. Eng. Dunbarton Electrical Industries Supervisor summer job ○ Mrs. Summers Babysat children summer

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTATION 5. Copy of employer evaluation

Part B. PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION In this section you will include 5 items you have earned that show your EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION Awards

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION Certificates of Appreciation

Note: This certificate you completed last day. Make sure you include it in your portfolio

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION Badges

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION Trophies – pictures only please

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION Drivers License Make sure you make a copy

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION Competitions you have entered

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION Courses completed

LASTLY, but most importantly

Link each personal document to an employability skill (from the Employability Skills 2000+)  Complete the link in a ○ Chart ○ Paragraph form ○ On each personal document itself … neatly.

For example: Personal Documentation Employability skillReason Driver’s licenseFundamental skill ( The skills needed as a basis for further development) A driver’s license gives me freedom to travel without pressing upon others Certificate of Appreciation Teamwork skill (The skills and attributes needed to contribute productively) Worked with 15 others to host a BBQ at Fairport Beach P.S. Math Competition Certificate Personal Management Skills (The personal skills, attitudes, and behaviours that drive one’s potential for growth) Setting goals and priorities for future move to post- secondary education

Or … This trophy was earned during my tap solo at Starcatchers Dance Competition. It shows my Personal Management Skill as I challenged myself to learn from my mistakes and accept feedback from judges.

LLooking forward to learning about you on Wednesday – June 17, 2015