12th Grade ICAP

Career Exploration

Overview1. Review Postsecondary and Workforce

Readiness Rubric and set a goal for improvement

2. Explore career options. Review majors and the importance of choosing the right degree, major, or program of study, in terms of career, employment, and pay

3. Learn about and sign up for the 12th Career Fair, if interested

4. Update, save, and print resume in Naviance

Readiness Rubric Academic Knowledge

• Academic knowledge includes mastery of reading, writing, math, and science as measured by student grades, standardized assessments (e.g. TCAP and college entrance exams), college prep courses completed, and credits earned.

• Get out your Post-Secondary Readiness Rubric and complete the first section entitled, “Academic Knowledge”

Readiness RubricNon-Cognitive

Abilities• Non-cognitive abilities refer to the behaviors, skills,

attitudes, and strategies that are not reflected in test scores, but are crucial to both academic, college, and lifelong career performance.

• Non-cognitive abilities include the following: • Behaviors (e.g. attendance, homework completion,

study skills, learning strategies, and persistence)• Beliefs (e.g. belief that one can improve with effort

and hard work as well as the belief that one is responsible for his/her successes and failures)

• Use the post-secondary Readiness Rubric to assess your non-cognitive behaviors and beliefs.

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Critical Thinking

“Think Deep, Think Different”

Collaboration“Working Together, Learning Together”

Invention

“Creating

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Self Direction

“Own Your Learning”

Information Literacy

“Untangling the Web”

21st Century SkillsThe knowledge, skills, and behaviors to be successful in post-secondary and career.

Readiness RubricNon-cognitive

BehaviorsUse the readiness rubric to assess your Academic Beliefs and Behaviors

Self-Assessment & Goal Setting

• Although the rubric may say “school work,” these skills and behaviors apply to a work setting as well.

• Being prepared and on-time, working hard, taking responsibility, and working well with others, etc. are all skills needed for success in college and the workforce.

• Watch Video “10 things employers look for in their employees”o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGdTTbXizYI&feature=related

• If you are struggling with these 21st Century & Workforce Readiness skills now, you will likely struggle after high school. Develop a plan now to begin improving in these areas.o Select one of the categories where you most need to improveo Write a goal statement. Include what steps you will take, by when, to

see improvement in this area.

Where the Jobs Are

Taken from report by Colorado

Succeeds, “The Business

Case for Education Reform.”

• Each year in Colorado, there are…1. Twice as many high school dropouts as there are jobs available for them2. More jobs available for HS graduates than there are students who

graduate3. Twice as many job openings for those with some college education as

there are students who complete at least some college training• What does this mean for you?

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Earnings Overlap by Educational Attainment

Why do you think this is?Occupational choices

Work skills and work ethic

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Degree Median Lifetim

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Less than HS Diploma Some College Associate’s

HS No degree

Master’s Doctoral Professional

Note the percent of people within each education level who earn more or less than those with a Bachelor’s Degree

Highest-Paying Occupations by

Educational Level

Click the link to view the Highest-Paying Occupations by Educational Level:http://www.acinet.org/select_educ_rd.asp?next=oview5&optstatus=&id=1&nodeid=7&soccode=&stfips=&jobfam=&ShowAll=

Select 1-2 majors or focus areas of study that most

interest you

Or use, Clusters to Majors: http://www.denverscholarship.org/document.doc?id=958

Explore majors by employment rate and

pay• Use this wall street website to search your top

majors by employment rate and earnings:o http://graphicsweb.wsj.com/documents/NILF1111/#term

• Record findings on your handout

• No idea what you want to do, log into Naviance to complete a Career Interest Survey

Are you ready for your future?

Do you know which path to take?

If you’re still uncertain…

• Register to attend the DPS 12th Grade Career Fairo Who should attend the Career Fair?

Students who desire a successful start in their college and career pathway and are unsure of next steps in their career planning.

o Should I come even though I’ve been accepted into college?Yes, especially if you are still undecided about your major or career goals.

Workshop Sessions• In addition to career exploration, there will be

workshops assisting students with college and career strategies and goals.

• Examples:o Dress for Successo Build a Better Resumeo Career Speed Datingo Building your Credito Conflict Management in the Workplaceo Athletics and Beyond

Steps to Attend1) Sign up for the event!2) Complete, save, and print 10-15 copies of your

Naviance résumé to bring to the Career Fair.3) Complete other ICAP Requirements,

including…o Complete Naviance Career Interest Surveys, Academic Plan Survey,

Resume, and MY ICAP Survey o Stay on track with your college applications, Personal Statement,

scholarship applications, FAFSA, and ACT/Accuplacer prep

4) Prepare for the event!o Select professional attireo Investigate the businesses and colleges attending at

www.dpscareerexpo2015.como Review interview tips and practice answering interview questionso Create and practice a 1-2 minute elevator speech about yourself and

your goals

Resume Building

Resume• Resume

o Document that highlights your academic and co-curricular strengths; your relevant skills, including 21st century and workforce skills; and your work habits, experiences, and behaviors.

o Used as a tool to market or sell yourself when applying for a job, scholarship, college program, or another related opportunity.

• According to Job Outlook 2012 National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers look for evidence of the following on a resume…

1. Ability to work in a team2. Leadership skills

3. Written communication skills4. Problem-solving skills

5. Strong work ethic

Naviance Resume Builder

• Open a new tab and log-in to Naviance using the following Username and Password

Student ID #

mmddyy

Click, “Log In”

Naviance

Naviance Resume Components

ObjectiveSummaryWork ExperienceEducationVolunteer ServiceExtracurricular ActivitiesAwards/CertificatesSkills/Academic AchievementMusic/Artistic AchievementAthletic AchievementReferencesLeadership

Click on the drop down menu to select and complete appropriate resume’ categories

Use what you learned about majors and career outcomes to help complete your objective

• See your Goodwill or CTE Resource Specialist for help re-formatting and enhancing your Naviance résumé.

To PRINT & SAVE your RESUME

• Click “Customize Your Printable Resumes.”  • Click “Create a new print format.”• Hit SAVE at the bottom of the page after you

check all the items you want to be on your resume

• Don’t forget to print.

Naviance ICAP Survey

• Click “about me”

• Click “My ICAP” survey

• Complete question # 35 & 36 and click

• You will get a chance to update this survey throughout the year