Career Advising: Activities By Grade Level

Career Advising: Activities by Grade LevelColor KeyGrade 6Grade 7Grade 8TimelineGrade 9Grade 10Grade 6StudentActivitiesTools and AssessmentsSet upOhioMeansJobsK–12 accountOhioMeansJobs K–12Backpack or other careerinformation systemField trips to businesses thatrepresent in-demand careerfields LearningStyle Survey Review results Career ClusterInventory Review resultsDocumentreflection ofcareerexplorationactivitiesExplore electives– do any relateto yourinterests? Begin CareerPathwaysGoals – howSee list of resourcesCareer speakers andpresentations in classroom orwhole schoolAdvise students as to theirlearning style survey and careerinterest resultsAdvise student on choosingelectives that will support themwith exploring their interestsOhioMeansJobs K–12Backpack or other careerinformation systemElectronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystem Course Offering Book School Counselor Teachers Course Offering Book School Counselor TeachersVisit us online: www.youngmindsgreatfutures.orgSchool ActivitiesCoordinated by SchoolCounselors and TeachersInclude embedded CareerConnections LearningStrategies across all contentarea coursesIntroduce Career and AcademicPathways to students andfamiliesGrade 11LearningEnvironment/ResponsibilityGrade 12Timeline( ) ResourcesHave(-) ResourcesNeeded

Grade 6StudentActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesCoordinated by SchoolCounselors and Teachersdo yourinterestsinfluence yourgoals? Whatpathway(s)are youinterested in? Record resultsIndividualPlanning – meetwith SchoolCounselorStudent Success PlanCareer Mentorships and schoolpartnerships with business andindustryIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update CareerPathway Organizer, AcademicPathway Plan, AssessmentRecord, Career-Ready Skills andCareer Exploration ne( ) ResourcesHave(-) ResourcesNeeded

GRADE 7: CAREER EXPLORATION AND INTERESTSGrade 7Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesCareer Cluster InventoryOhioMeansJobs K–12School Activities Identify three clustersof interest from CareerCluster Inventory –explore pathways,occupations, educationand skill requirements,helpful high schoolcourse and wageinformation Record findingsRevisit yourOhioMeansJobs K–12account to update yourinformation and continueplanningExplore elective courses in8th grade of interestOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystemField trips to area businessesthat represent in-demandcareer fieldsOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and schoolpartnerships with business andindustry Course Offering Book School Counselor Teachers Course Offering Book School Counselor TeachersOhioMeansJobs K–12Career speakers andpresentations by areaprofessionalsAdvise students as to theirlearning style survey and careerinterest resultsAdvise student on choosingelectives that offer supportwhen exploring their interestsExplore courses offered in8th grade for high schoolcredit Revisit and update yourCareer Pathway Goals Begin AcademicPathway Plan usinginformation learnedfrom exploring andresearching careers –what classes are helpfulLearningEnvironment/ResponsibilityTimeline( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed

Grade 7Student ActivitiesTools and Assessmentsto take related to yourinterests?Document reflection ofcareer explorationactivities completedElectronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystemIndividual PlanningStudent Success PlanTimelineSchool ActivitiesInclude embedded CareerConnections LearningStrategies across all contentarea coursesIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update CareerPathway Organizer, AcademicPathway Plan, AssessmentRecord, Career-Ready Skillsand Career ilityTimeline( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed

GRADE 8: CAREER EXPLORATION AND INTERESTSGrade 8Student ActivitiesLearning Style Survey Career Cluster Inventory Record results (top threeclusters of interest) inportfolio or careerinformation systemRevisit yourOhioMeansJobs K–12account to update yourinformation and continueplanning Explore at least threeoccupations from yourcareer cluster inventoryresults Record occupationalinformation (educationand skills required,helpful high schoolclasses, wageinformation) in yourportfolio Strengths/SkillsInventory Record resultsExplore elective courses in9th grade of interestTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesSee resource list or usecurrent careerinformation systemOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-informationsystemOhioMeansJobs K–12Share results of learning stylesurvey with studentsElectronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystemField trips to area businessesthat represent in-demandcareer fieldsSee resource list orelectronic portfolio orother career-informationsystemHigh school courseoffering book andgraduation requirementsCareer Mentorships and schoolpartnerships with business andindustryJob Shadows with expectationsfor students to identify linksbetween their learning and line( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed

Grade 8Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsExplore courses offered in9th grade for high schoolcreditDocument reflection ofcareer explorationactivities completed Revisit and update yourCareer Pathway Goals Continue Career andAcademic Pathway Planusing informationlearned from exploringand researching careersHigh school courseoffering book andgraduation requirementsElectronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystemRecord Career Pathwayand Academic Pathwayin Electronic Portfolio orcareer-informationsystemIndividual Planning – areyou taking courses toreach your goals?Student Success PlanTimelineSchool ActivitiesCareer Speakers andpresentations by areaprofessionalsAdvise students as to theirlearning style survey and careerinterest resultsAdvise student on choosingelectives that will support themwith exploring their interestsTimelineIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update CareerPathway Organizer, AcademicPathway Plan, AssessmentRecord, Career-Ready Skills andCareer Exploration ne( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed

GRADE 9: CAREER EXPLORATION AND INTERESTSGrade 9Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesLearning Style SurveySee resource list or usecurrent career-informationsystemShare results of learning stylesurvey with students Career Cluster Inventory Record results (top threeclusters of interest) inportfolio or careerinformation systemRevisit yourOhioMeansJobs K–12account to update yourinformation and continueplanning Strengths/SkillsInventory Record resultsOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-informationsystemField trips to area businessesthat represent in-demandcareer fieldsOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and schoolpartnerships with business andindustryElectronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystemOnline Practice tests andtest prep courses(PLAN/ACT, PSAT/SAT,Workkeys, ASVAB)OhioMeansJobs K–12 orother career-informationsystemJob shadows with expectationsfor students to identify linksbetween their learning and theworkplaceCareer speakers andpresentations by yTimeline( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed

Grade 9 Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsDocument reflection ofcareer explorationactivities completedExplore elective courses in10th grade of interestElectronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystemHigh school courseoffering book andgraduation requirementsHigh school courseoffering book andgraduation requirementsExplore courses offered in10th grade for possiblecollege credit, credentialsor certificates Revisit and updateCareer Pathway Goals Continue Career andAcademic Pathway Planusing informationlearned from exploringand researching careersRecord Career Pathwayand Academic Pathway inElectronic Portfolio orcareer-information systemIndividual Planning – areyou taking courses toreach your goals?Student Success PlanTimelineSchool ActivitiesInternships (paid or unpaid) togain work experience andworkplace skillsAdvise student on choosingelectives that support exploringtheir interestsAdvise student on choosingelectives and other programsthat will support them withexploring their interestsCommunity service or servicelearning projects wherestudents have an opportunity tolead, organize and facilitatemeaningful projectsInclude embedded CareerConnections LearningStrategies across all contentarea coursesIndividual Student PlanningIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update CareerPathway Organizer, AcademicPathway Plan, AssessmentRecord, Career-Ready Skills andCareer Exploration ne( ) Resources Have () Resources Needed

GRADE 10: CAREER EXPLORATION AND INTERESTSGrade 10Student Activities Complete CareerProfile; reviewoccupations matchedto your interests Choose two to threeoccupations to furtherresearch (reviewsummary, watch video)and record yourfindings – are there anyoccupations of interestto you?Revisit yourOhioMeansJobs K–12account to update yourinformation and continueplanningComplete a Career Planfrom informationgathered from CareerProfile resultsResearch collegeadmissions criteria (GPA,entrance exam scores,essay, interview)Online Practice tests andtest prep courses(PLAN/ACT, PSAT/SAT,Workkeys, ASVAB)Begin an initial draft ofyour resume and coverletter; include education,Tools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-informationsystemField trips to area businessesthat represent in-demandcareer fieldsOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and schoolpartnerships with business andindustryCareer speakers andpresentations by areaprofessionalsOhioMeansJobs K–12 orother career-informationsystemOhioMeansJobs K–12 orother career-informationsystemJob shadows with expectationsfor students to identify linksbetween their learning and theworkplaceContinue to help students makelinks between their learning andfuture careerLearningEnvironment/ResponsibilityTimeline( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed

Grade 10Student Activitiesexperiences and trainingdocumentedDocument reflection ofcareer explorationactivities completedExplore options at yourCareer Technical CenterComplete application toCareer Technical Center ifdeciding to attendExplore elective courses in11th grade of interestIndividual PlanningExplore courses offered in11th grade for possiblecollege credit, credentialsor certificatesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesElectronic Portfolio orother career-informationsystemCourse Offering BookSchool CounselorTeachersSchool CounselorInternships (paid or unpaid) togain work experience andworkplace skillsField trips to Career TechnicalCenterHigh school courseoffering book andgraduation requirementsStudent Success PlanAdvise student on choosingelectives that support exploringtheir interestsIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update CareerPathway Organizer, AcademicPathway Plan, AssessmentRecord, Career-Ready Skillsand Career ExplorationActivities Advise student on choosingelectives and other programsthat will support exploringtheir interests Pay special focus ongraduation requirements andthe three pathway optionsfor earning a high schooldiplomaCommunity service or servicelearning projects wherestudents have an opportunity toHigh school courseoffering book andgraduation line( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed

Grade 10Student Activities Revisit and update yourCareer Pathway Goals Continue Career andAcademic PathwayPlan using informationlearned from exploringand researching careersIndividual Planning – areyou taking courses toreach your goals?Tools and AssessmentsRecord Career Pathwayand Academic Pathway inElectronic Portfolio orcareer-information systemStudent Success PlanTimelineSchool Activitieslead, organize and facilitatemeaningful projectsInclude embedded CareerConnections LearningStrategies across all contentarea coursesIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update CareerPathway Organizer, AcademicPathway Plan, AssessmentRecord, Career-Ready Skills andCareer Exploration ne( ) Resources Have(-) Resources Needed