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TIMELINE FOR YOUR FUTURE

1st Year 2nd Year

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Post-Secondary Post-Secondary

ACTExplorer

CAREER CRUISING

Community Service

Develop and update Educational Development Plan (EDP)

Job Shadowing

PLANPSAT, ACT and

SAT Tests

Technology EducationMEAP

Career-Technical Education Programs

Internship

Career Days/Fairs/Expos

Articulated Post-Secondary Credit and Apprenticeships

Dual Enrollment

Advanced Placement

Post-Secondary Visits, Financial Aid Search

Post-Secondary

Applications

What is the Career Preparation System?The Career Preparation System of Chippewa Valley Schools is an integral part of the totaleducational experience. It is designed to assist all students with the development of neces-sary academic, technical, and work behavior knowledge and skills for career success andadvanced education. Career preparation is an ongoing process supported by participation inactivities and programs focused on self-awareness, career exploration, academic and techni-

cal skills development, decision-making and planning. All of this leading to a successfultransition into a career and lifelong learning process that is in alignment with individual

interests and talents.

Providing opportunities to explore throughout K-12 education is a cornerstone of careerpreparation. Every time a teacher correlates subject matter to its application in a work-basedenvironment, a contribution is made to a students understanding of how academics relates tothe world beyond the classroom. At the elementary level, career preparation focuses on

developing a general awareness about people and work, and children begin to cultivate thetransferable skills and habits, such as teamwork, that support success. Middle school stu-dents begin exploring careers in groupings called Car ee r Pa t hw ays and involve themselvesmore in the self-awareness and exploration process. Early high school students are encour-aged to make tentative choices and goals, and begin testing these ideas through careerresearch, informational interviewing, attending career-related activities, participating in jobshadowing, internship, etc. Older high school students who have actively engaged in thecareer preparation process will likely be able to focus more sharply on their goals and fine-tune their plans to achieve them. Many advanced high school programs are designed toarticulate with postsecondary programs at community colleges and four-year institutionsacross the state.

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Why Do We Need a Career Prepara t ion Sys tem?

The impact of rapidly changing technology and an expanding global economy is being feltacross all career areas including those traditionally requiring a baccalaureate degree. Em-ployers have expectations for well-prepared, motivated employees possessing academic skillsin mathematics, communications, and science. People with good work ethics, teamworkskills, critical thinking, flexibility, and a desire for continued learning are in high demand.The need for unskilled labor continues to decrease. Having the right preparation for a careerof choice is critical. No longer can people completing a four-year degree be assured of em-

ployment unless they have the necessary knowledge and skills to meet an employers needs.There are three major skill sets that are necessary for all students:

1. Academic Skills2. Technical Skills3. Pre-employability Skills

Acquiring all of these for all students is the goal of the Career Preparation System.

For more information about career preparation and available resources, you may contact:Claire Brisson, Career Preparation System CoordinatorChippewa Valley Schools,19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038

Phone: 586/723-2224 Fax: 586/723-2001 E-mail: cbrisson@cvs.k12.mi.us