graduation action plan 11th grade career/college planning unit module one: self-awareness
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“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