“Graduation Action Plan” 11th Grade Career/College

Planning Unit

Module One:

Self-Awareness

What do YOU need todo or know before graduating from

High School?

BRAINSTORM

Unit Format• Five Modules will be presented:

» Self Awareness

» Educational Awareness

» Necessary Steps

» Post-Secondary Plan

» The World of Work

• Students complete Summary Sheet information for each module

• At conclusion of all five Modules, students and parents sign Summary Sheet and return it to school

• Counselors maintain Summary Sheets for future reference

Interest Inventory Choices Explorer/Choices Planner

– username:__________________

– password:__________________

Complete Interest Inventory Complete Major Finder Explore Careers Explore Programs

Identify the most important characteristic (brainstorm examples:

independence, creativity, flexibility, structure, leadership,etc.)

of the occupation you will pursue.

Besides MONEY!

Identify Your Greatest Ability or Strength

• What are you good at?

• What do you do well?

• What do others compliment you on doing well?

Summary: Self-Awareness

• Every occupation has many characteristics (besides the amount of money you earn!)

• Everyone has abilities or skills that will be useful in their career

• Choices Planner and Choices Explorer are great on-line career/education resources that you can use at school or at home

• Interests/Skills help you decide on a college major or field of work• College Majors: prepare you for a wide variety of occupations