Career Forward Jefferson County Training Seminar

About the course

• Virtual Program– Assists young people in preparing for their future– Introduces the idea of a global market

• The Framework– Exploring • Potential• Possibilities• Education Development Plan

About the Course

• Education Development Plan– E-portfolio– Hyperlinks

• We are all on the same team!• Inspire– Students need to realize that this is important.– MS Office is the foundation.

Think About It

• Now is the perfect time– Where does money come from? (EDP #12…1st column)

• Now• In the future

– Saving vs. Spending (EDP #11)– What students do now…matters

• Money raising projects• Small businesses• FBLA/DECA (Activity #1)

Where do I start?

• Teacher– The Facilitators Guide

• Teacher Focus Features– Step by step guides

• Student– Pre-Course Survey– Teacher - Get in the right

frame of mind

Student’s Frame of Mind

• What the course provides– Responsibility• Student’s role is to gather and disseminate • Follow the guideline

– Enhanced Understanding• Discussions (WikiSpaces.com)

– Show and Tell– Blogs

• Guest Speakers– Advisory Committee (Activity #2)

Before We Begin

• There is no textbook to read.• This course is about students and their future.• The Student is in the drivers seat.

Overview

• The Overview Video– The Challenge Cycle• The Challenge• Initial Thoughts• Resources• Final Thoughts• Activities

The Challenge Video

• Fictitious Stories– Real world problems– Decision making scenarios

• The Viewing Guide– Works hand in hand with the resources– An evaluation tool– Framing Questions

Framing Questions

• Initial Thoughts– Understanding their current state of mind– Students will answer the framing questions• Moodle• EDP• Word and then copy and paste

– Web Version

Resources

• Multimedia– Real People– Real World– Real Problems

• Viewing Guides– Pick and choose student

worksheets for assessments

Final Thoughts

• Return to the Framing Questions– Review their Initial Thoughts.– How has their thinking changed?• EDP• Moodle• Word and then copy and paste

– Web Version

Activities

• What have they learned?– Critical Thinking– Discussions– Research– Online Interactions– Expanding and Enhancing Knowledge

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Module 1The Big Question

Module 1-The Big Question

• Purpose– What am I going to do with my life?– How can I get help figuring out what I want to do

with my future?

• Main points– Get a better understanding of their resources.– Recognize the skills they need to succeed.

Module 1-The Big Question

• Learning Objectives– They will be introduced to the various people and

resources that can help in their pursuit of a career.

– How lifestyle, budget, and income relate to your decisions about career choices.

Framing Question #1

• How can I create my future?• Things to consider when choosing a career

path.– What lifestyle do you wish to have? (EDP #1)– What do you enjoy doing? (EDP #2)– How will this career have an impact on my life?

(EDP #3)

Framing Question #2

• Where can I find help?– Enlist help in your guidance counselor or the internet.– Talk to your parents about good life choices. (EDP

#10)– Find a mentor

• Teachers can help you improve your skills.– Challenging curriculum (EDP #4)– Athletics (EDP #5)– Student Organizations (EDP #5)

Framing Question #3

• How does work fit in your life?– Do something you enjoy

(Activity #3 and EDP #3) – Choose a career that you

can succeed in.– Have high expectations.

How does work fit in my life?

• Jobs and extra curricular activities (EDP #5)– Get involved.– Time should be organized using a day planner.

• How is the world of work changing?– Jobs are hard to find.– You must meet work requirements. (EDP #8)

Activities

• Get help from parents or teachers.– Interview– Questionnaire

• Create a budget and manage time wisely.– Fill out column two from the budget worksheet.– Mint.com

• Make a list of goals you wish to achieve. (EDP #13)• Create a Animoto Video of their interests. (EDP #7)• Final Thoughts

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Module 2Frame It Up

Module 2-Frame It Up

• Purpose– How to look at the world of work through the

eyes of the more experienced.

• Main Points– Think in the real and practical terms.– How will they spend their time at work once they

are done with school?– Encourages them to think about what their

workday will be like.

Module 2 – Frame It Up

• Learning Objectives– Establish a network (EDP #14)• Parent• Relatives• Friends

– Discover what type of environment fits (EDP #15)• Personal business• Small business• Corporations

Module 2- Framing It Up

• Framing Questions– What is a workday like?– Will I do the same kind of work throughout my

life?– How is the world of work changing?

Framing Question #1

• What is a workday like? (EDP #16)–A good day–A bad day–An average day

Framing Question #2

• Will I do the same kind of work throughout my life?– What is the history of the profession?– What is the present state of the profession?– What is the future of the profession?

Framing Question #3

• How is the world of work changing?– Thomas Friedman,

The World Is Flat• Globalization• World Commerce

Activities

• Resources– Compare salaries between counties, states, and

countries.– Create your own business activity. (EDP #17)– Create an Animoto video of your profession. (EDP

#18)– Group Discussions– Final Thoughts

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Module 3My Tools

• Purpose– Students will learn how to best achieve

their goals.• Main points–More than thinking only about the future.–How do they get there and SUCCEED!

Module 3 – My Tools

• Learning Objectives– Discover what type

of training or education

– Finding the right part-time job

– Building upon current skills and interests

– Becoming your own boss (EDP #19)

Module 3 – My Tools

• The Challenge Video– What will I need to SUCCEED?

• Framing Questions:– Where will I learn what I need for work? – Could I be my own boss and start my own

business? • Initial Thoughts

Module 3 – My Tools

• Where will I learn what I need for work? – High School• Part time jobs (Cooperative Ed.)• Athletics/Student Organizations• Mock Interviews (EDP #20)

– After High School• Technical School, Career / Vocational School• University / Junior College

Framing Question # 1

• Getting to college and SUCCEEDING– 67% of high school graduates go straight into

college.– 33% of college students are 22 years old and older– 39% of college students attend 2 year colleges• Smaller Classes• Cheaper

Framing Question # 1

• Resources containing information about all aspects of higher education.

• Think College Early –Peterson’s College and University Search

• U.S. Department of Education–www.students.gov–http://www.ed.gov

Research Colleges

• Could I be my own boss and start my own business? • What skill sets do you have that could provide a

service to another?• Do you have the time and want to put forth the

effort?

Framing Question #2

• Full Time– Primary focus on school• Less time for

activities• Less time for jobs

• Part Time– Focus can be more

flexible• Family• Job• Activities

I Am Going To College

• Education– Take classes• Basic Skills• High Interest

• Work Experience– Job skills– How to work • Smart• Hard

Skill Building

• Hobbies– Specialize in things that you care about

• Networking– Small jobs• Working with others

– Volunteering• Working to help others

Skill Building

• Computers– Communication• Correspondence• Web

– Education• Keyboarding• Software• Hardware

Technology

• Activities – Discussion• What type of employee would you want to hire? (EDP

#19)• Research and create a list of interview questions that

your potential employer would ask. (EDP #20)– Interviews• Interview someone in the profession of a career

interest.– PowerPoint Presentations (EDP #21)

– Final Thoughts

Activities

• Career Builder Homepage–Resume (EDP #22)• Instructional Videos• Posting Resumes Online

– Search by• Training • Category• Ect…

Career Building

Module 4-A 360 View

• Purpose– To see if the students have a better understanding

then where they started.• Self • Skills• Interests

• Main Points– Be more aware of their:

• Resources• Tools• Opportunities

Module 4-A 360 View

• Learning Objectives– Get all of what you’ve learned together and apply

your skills– Requirements are met and resources are found– Develop a plan that’s right for you – Make the most out of what you’ve learned

Framing Question 1

• If I change my mind, what should I do?– Reconsider your career path.– Talk to your teachers and counselors about

changing your ideas.– Develop a new plan and determine what skills you

will need.

Framing Question 2

• How do I put everything together in a plan that works for me?– Consider what you will need to accomplish.– Manage your time wisely and make a schedule.– Sit down and plan out what you need to do.

Framing Question 3

• What are my next steps?– Figure out what skills you will need to succeed in

your new career path.– Get everything put together and in to action!– Focus on your goals and strive for measurable

achievements.

Final Thoughts

• Be open to many options.– You might change your career path.– Your career path might choose you.

• When creating a new goal.– Develop a plan that will help you achieve it.

• Make a decision about your career before it’s too late.

Post Course Survey

• Complete the Post Course Survey– (EDP #23)

In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity--it is a prerequisite.