1. Career Portfolio Project A Tool For Your Future

2. Career Portfolio Goals/Benefits Students recognize their strengths, abilities and interests and plan for the future Students graduate with relevant and valuable tools to utilize in their college and career pursuits A solid portfolio will build confidence and give students a definite edge in college application processes and job interviews.

3. Basic Components  Introduction  Personal Development  Career Plan  Education Plan  Employability Skills  Research Assignment

4. INTRODUCTION  Biography  Future Plans  Interests  Likes/Dislikes  Strengths & Weaknesses  Abilities & Aptitudes  Learning Style  Self-Esteem & Its Importance  Attitude & Its Importance

5. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Communication Skills Communication Skills Personal Improvement Plan with Conflict/Criticism Personal Improvement Plan with Conflict/Criticism Roadblocks to Communication Roadblocks to Communication Social Skills Social Skills Wellness Plan Stress & Dealing with It Life Roles & Time Spent Lifestyle Workplace Ethics Teamwork Skills SMART Goals

6. Education Plan Purpose of Education The importance of your personal Education Educational Achievement Improving Educational Achievement Informal Learning (Include Examples) Formal Learning (Include Examples) Work-Based Learning How education will affect your career choice Hobbies that impact your future Why is education important to the economy?

7. Career Plan Career Plan Values/Beliefs Goals/Objectives Personal Vision Personal Purpose College Research Project Career Plan

8. Employability Skills Types of Decisions & The Decision-Making Process Job Application Notes Resume’ Cover Letter Interview Questions Are You an Entrepreneur Time Management Skills Transferable Skills Societal Needs that Affect Career Plans Economic Conditions that Affect Career Plans

9. Career Research Assignment Synopsis of Career Choice Synopsis of Career Choice Formal Education & Lifelong Learning Needed Formal Education & Lifelong Learning Needed Work Environment Work Environment Skills Required Skills Required Largest Employers for this Career Largest Employers for this Career Salary Information Salary Information Working Conditions & Turnover Rate Working Conditions & Turnover Rate Related Careers Related Careers Career Outlook Career Outlook

10. Community Service Document volunteer community service activities (3+). Community Service Opportunities may include: High school sponsored programs/activities Scouts, religious affiliations, community groups, or personal endeavors.

11. Achievements and Recommendations Honor roll Honor roll Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Student leadership Student leadership Athletics, music, art Athletics, music, art Extra-curricular activities/clubs Extra-curricular activities/clubs Letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation Others Others

12. Talent Profile Personal Contact Information Personal Contact Information High School Career Statistics and Info. High School Career Statistics and Info. Elite Events: Districts, Nationals Elite Events: Districts, Nationals Travel & Club Teams Travel & Club Teams Coach/Director Contact Information Coach/Director Contact Information

13. Portfolio Evaluation And Practice Interview Students conclude the project with a practice job interview with an evaluation team: Students conclude the project with a practice job interview with an evaluation team: 1. Selected team 1. Selected team 2. Advisory Committee 2. Advisory Committee 3. Others 3. Others

14. Grade Reporting Students should complete the Portfolio Project by May 20 th Students should complete the Portfolio Project by May 20 th Evaluations and interviews Evaluations and interviews Portfolio grades are reported at the end of the grading period Portfolio grades are reported at the end of the grading period

15. Final Tips The portfolio components covered in this presentation are the basics. The portfolio components covered in this presentation are the basics. If you possess other specialty areas, create a new section to highlight those skills and experience. If you possess other specialty areas, create a new section to highlight those skills and experience. Students pursuing the arts (Art, theater, music, architecture, graphic design, film) should compose a separate ‘art’ portfolio to display that work. Students pursuing the arts (Art, theater, music, architecture, graphic design, film) should compose a separate ‘art’ portfolio to display that work. This is your portfolio. Customize it to best suit your goals and objectives. This is your portfolio. Customize it to best suit your goals and objectives.

16. Tool Box Sample templates for the Career Portfolio components are posted on the website. Sample templates for the Career Portfolio components are posted on the website. Helpful websites Helpful websites www.bls.gov www.bls.gov www.educationplanner.org www.educationplanner.org

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