WHAT IS BEEP? Why is it different from other portfolios... Scans Skills Employer Review - connect with community Hard Copy vs. Web Site “Invite a guest” feature Updated and stored through college Benefits

BENEFITS TO ACADEMIES IUnifies and focuses a school on common goals.  Integrates technology into content areas  Enhances students’ knowledge of and SCANS skills  Improves parent-school and community-school relations.

BENEFITS TO ACADEMIES IIncrease internships  Networking connections  Venue for portfolio instruction  Interview preparation  Relevance of learning  Elevate program awareness throughout the school  Improves parent-school and community-school relations

BENEFITS TO BUSINESS  Uniform school records  Ensures that students have the skills employers seek  Access to students with high attendance rates  Pre-screened candidates save time and money  Holds schools accountable to employability skills  Encourages active relationship among local businesses, schools and the community

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS  Enhances knowledge and understanding of what an employer wants.  Certificate provides students with an advantage for employment and post-secondary admission.  Identifies their strengths and accomplishments.  Provides students with internship and/or visitation as well as interview experience.  Improves organizational skills.  Improves understanding of how classwork applies to the world of work, and knowledge of computer software.

IT’S THE PROCESS Develop employees who will:  Have improved organizational skills  Can sell themselves using the portfolio  Know their strengths and weaknesses  Produce exemplary work

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM Section I: Professional Profile Section II: College-Prep and Workforce Competencies Section III: Evaluations Section IV: Career Exploration Section V: Additional Information

Section I Professional Profile  Sample Job Application  Cover Letter  Resume  Letters of Reference

Section II College-Prep and Workforce Competencies  Communication/Basic Skills  Problem Solving/Thinking Skills  Working With Others/Interpersonal Skills  Gathering/Managing Information  Learning and Resource Management  Leadership & Systems Management  Career/Personal Development  Integrated Learning/Technology

Section III Evaluations  Attendance Records  Citizenship Evaluation  Academic Performance  Grade 9  Grade 10  Grade 11  Grade 12  Standardized Tests

Section IV Career Exploration  Career Goal Statement  Career Exploration Profiles  Internships  Visitations/Shadow  Research Material for College / Business

Section V Additional Information  Technological Experience  Artwork  Awards  Volunteer/Community Work  Leadership Roles  Other

WORKING WITH THE PROGRAM  Pick a competency  Find a project that exemplifies this competency  Share your thoughts with the group

DEFENDING YOUR PORTFOLIO  Review Process  Relate exemplary competencies to the workforce  Evaluations

Starter Kit  Marketing the Portfolio  Student Information  Review Process  Contact Information