1. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld (Name) (Contact Information Career Portfolio

2. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld Statement of what job opportunity the student is looking for; something like: I am looking for a full time job working in a bookstore or another environment with books, magazines and printed materials. You can be general or specific and change the wording for interviews. Use photo of The student.

3. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld My experience and education… Include information on the student’s high school. Also include information on work experiences, such as: Safeway, work experience facing shelves, gathering carts and bagging groceries, September and October 2008 School office, photocopying and delivering messages, school year 07-08

4. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld My skills and abilities… List items such as: Collating materials Shredding documents Shelving products Recycling, breaking down boxes Emptying trash and recycle bins

5. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld You should hire me because… Include a few bullets on what the student would bring to the job; something like: I am very dependable I enjoy my co-workers and am a great team player I like to work and consider it an important part of my life.

6. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld Ways I am Successful on the Job (optional page) Include supports and potential assets the student will use to be successful. Include items such as: I use the services of a job coach at no cost to my employer I use the bus to get to and from work I have a picture based computer which helps me to communicate and process materials I use my iPod to store information on my job tasks

7. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld Interesting things about me…. Include information the student could use to answer a question about what they like to do, or “Tell me about yourself”? Such as: I enjoy the driving range at the golf course I like to paint and draw I like to go camping with my family

8. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld Thank you… Insert a short statement thanking them for taking the time to look at your portfolio.

9. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld Resume Use a resume templates from your computer or readily available online One page in length This can be left with the employer

10. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld References An additional page to your resume Can be left with the employer

11. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld Letters of Recommendation Preferably on the letterhead of the past employer or work experience site This does not have to be a long term experience. It can be from somewhere the student only worked or volunteered for a limited period of time.

12. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld Training materials from: Washington Initiative for Supported Employment Contact: Marsha Threlkeld WiSe 100 S. King Street Suite 260 Seattle, WA 98104 206-343-0881, ext 103 www.theinitiative.ws