WHAT IS BEEP?Why is it different from

other portfolios...

Scans Skills Employer Review - connect with

community Hard Copy vs. Web Site

“Invite a guest” feature Updated and stored through college Benefits

BENEFITS TO ACADEMIES

Unifies and focuses a school on common goals.

Integrates technology into content areas

Enhances students’ knowledge of and SCANS skills

Improves parent-school and community-school relations.

BENEFITS TO ACADEMIES

Increase internships Networking connections Venue for portfolio instruction Interview preparation Relevance of learning Elevate program awareness throughout the

school Improves parent-school and community-school relations

BENEFITS TO BUSINESS

Uniform school records Ensures that students have the skills employers

seek Access to students with high attendance rates Pre-screened candidates save time and money Holds schools accountable to employability

skills Encourages active relationship among local

businesses, schools and the community

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

Enhances knowledge and understanding of what an employer wants.

Certificate provides students with an advantage for employment and post-secondary admission.

Identifies their strengths and accomplishments. Provides students with internship and/or visitation as

well as interview experience. Improves organizational skills. Improves understanding of how classwork applies to

the world of work, and knowledge of computer software.

IT’S THE PROCESS

Develop employees who will: Have improved organizational

skills Can sell themselves using the

portfolio Know their strengths and

weaknesses Produce exemplary work

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM

Section I: Professional ProfileSection II: College-Prep and

Workforce Competencies

Section III: EvaluationsSection IV: Career ExplorationSection V: Additional Information

Section I Professional Profile

Section I Professional Profile

Sample Job Application Cover Letter Resume Letters of Reference

Section II College-Prep and Workforce

Competencies

Section II College-Prep and Workforce

Competencies Communication/Basic Skills Problem Solving/Thinking Skills Working With Others/Interpersonal Skills Gathering/Managing Information Learning and Resource Management Leadership & Systems Management Career/Personal Development Integrated Learning/Technology

Section III Evaluations

Attendance Records Citizenship Evaluation Academic Performance

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Standardized Tests

Section IV Career Exploration

Section IV Career Exploration

Career Goal Statement Career Exploration Profiles Internships Visitations/Shadow Research Material for College / Business

Section V Additional Information

Section V Additional Information

Technological Experience Artwork Awards Volunteer/Community Work Leadership Roles Other

WORKING WITH THE PROGRAM

Pick a competencyFind a project that

exemplifies this competency

Share your thoughts with the group

DEFENDING YOUR PORTFOLIO

Review ProcessRelate exemplary

competencies to the workforce

Evaluations

Starter Kit Marketing the

Portfolio Student

Information Review Process Contact

Information