1. AES Transition Transition Cadre

2. We Trudge Together  “Career”  A chosen occupation or one’s chosen life work  Original meaning, “Race course”  “Two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl year after year. Running over the same old ground have we found the same old fears?"  Rodger Waters, Pink Floyd

3. Four Essential Elements of Transition  Interests / Preferences  Needs  Skill attainment/Community Experience  Support

4. That’s Me Careers T-pal Valpar Magellan Choice maker KUDER Las Cruces Public Schools Interest Needs and Vocational Surveys

5. Needs and Interest in relation to academic performance  Strengths, needs, experiences, and skills needed to be successful in high school.  Realistic Goals  Lets see where you are?  Lets see where you need to be.  Lets get you there

6. How it applies to Students  Skills for success  What does a triangle symbolize?  Every Part of your job search is affected by the ways in which you Identify and Present your skills.

7. The Paper Monster The Paper Monster Applications Cover letters Resumes

8. Whaaas Sup Bro?  Appropriate Language  Intimate  Twins or Lovers  Casual  With friends, hanging at the corner  400-800 words non-verbal assist  Constructive  Formal register, Conversation  With Grandmas Friends  Academic  Formal atmosphere, Complete sentences, word choice

9. How about a plan?

10. Vocational Pathway  Interest Inventory/Vocational Assessment  Five year plan (skill attainment)  Guided Curriculum/Career Exploration  Community placement participation agency collaboration  Self advocating/determination  Family Support

11. Academic/College Bound  Interest Inventory  Academic five year plan  Standardize testing, Pre test  Career exploration/EXCELL/AVS  Self advocacy/self determination  Family Support

12. Can they See It? I have plenty of time School is boring I need the money Definite Timelines Service learning, Extracurricular activities, Area Vocational Schooling/Advanced placement classes Jobs that need special skills that require school will pay more than jobs anyone can do.

13. Cluster Goals  Successful transition to post-secondary education and training  Preparation for Success in Careers (acad., tech., employability skills.)  Promote/Support Economic Development  Enhance Career Development Outcomes

14. Education and Average Hourly Earnings A high school graduate will earn about $6,500 more a year than a high school dropout.  That’s almost $300,000 more over a lifetime.

15. Any Questions