1. Program Overview School Year 13-14 Presented by Mark Glassen Sacramento Recruiting Battalion (916) 638-0845 “Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets” -Nido Zubein

2. The Program The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (ASVAB CEP) provides industry leading, career exploration and planning materials at no cost to high schools and colleges throughout the country. Endorsed by the CA Superintendent of Instruction, Tom Torlakson One of the most widely used, multiple-aptitude tests in the world More than half of all high schools nationwide administer ASVAB CEP

3. Program Benefits The ASVAB CEP is a cost-free and comprehensive program for high school and college students: The program provides students with the opportunity to explore occupations in line with interests and skills, and develop strategies to realize career goals. ASVAB meets the American School Counselor’s Association and the National Career Development Association’s national standards for career guidance

4. Why it works so well!

5. Multiple-Aptitude Test ASVAB Diagnostic Aptitude Test Assessment of student’s ability to learn new skills Predictor of success in training and education programs General ScienceArithmetic Reasoning Word KnowledgeParagraph Comprehension Mathematics KnowledgeElectronics Information Auto and Shop InformationMechanical Comprehension

6. Interest Inventory Find Your Interests (FYI) 90-item interest inventory Work-related interests

7. Career Exploration Tool OCCU-Find 400+ occupations Skill Importance Ratings O*NET/OOH occupational descriptions

8. The ASVAB Interpretation Session and Supporting Materials

9. Interpretation Session Overview Who Runs the Sessions? Education Services Specialists High school counselors How Long do They Last? 30-60 minutes What do Students Receive? ASVAB test results Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Career Exploration Guide FYI

10. ASVAB Program Website www.asvabprogram.com

11. Career Planning Materials Classroom Activities Coursework planning based on career interests and goals

12. Schedule the ASVAB CEP in your School by contacting your schools Army Recruiter or by contacting the ASVAB Test Coordinator below: Kirstie Peterson, ASVAB Test Coordinator (916) 455-9000/ extention 1302 Kirstie.a.mccranie-peterson.civ@mail.mil