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… everybody
has the
opportunity to
do something
for yourself…
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To choose the career you will enjoy,
you should consider:
• Your Priorities
• Your Personality
• Your Interests
• Your Abilities
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… to be
successful
you must
be true to
yourself …
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Per•son•al•i•ty noun: The complex of all the attributes –
behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental – that
characterize a unique individual.
Understanding your personality will help you understand
yourself and improve your relationships.
Get a picture of your personality
I usually move somewhat
slower than others.
I usually move somewhat
faster than others.
I usually pay more
attention to processes.
I usually pay more
attention to relationships.
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What Would You Enjoy Doing?
Some people love their jobs.
They have successful careers.
They feel “called.”
They are passionate
about their work.
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All statements start the same way,
“AS PART OF MY JOB, I WOULD ENJOY…”
TAKING THE CAREER DIRECTION
INTEREST INVENTORY
Scanform
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Students indicate their “After High School Plans”
section of the Scanform.
CDII REGISTRATION
Scanform
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Careers Can Be Grouped
Into Categories
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Students consider career categories to
determine occupations they might enjoy.
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Interest + Skill
High Interest
+ Low Skill
Frustration
Low Interest
+ Low Skill
Unhappiness
Low Interest
+ High Skill
Boredom
High Interest
+ High Skill
Satisfaction
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Students research
academic and
occupational
choices online.
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CAREER AND OCCUPATIONS GUIDE
REPORTS
• The Career Direction Web site is free.
• A password is issued for your school.
• Students self-report the letters (A – I) of the two
or three occupational categories in which they
scored highest.
• A free, custom report is created that will help
students focus on appropriate career decisions.
www.careertrain.com
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Course suggestions
Extracurricular activities
Part-time jobs
www.careertrain.com
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People-orientation vs. technical-orientation
Amount of
education
required
www.careertrain.com
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One-Page Student
Advisement Report per
student.
Emailed directly to the
educator.
Recommends:
• Curriculum
• Clubs/Activities
• Part-Time Jobs
• Occupation Choices
Counselor Report
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Appropriate jobs are described in
terms of:
• responsibilities
• education/training requirements
• salary range
www.careertrain.com
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Is Education Worth It?
Estimated pre-tax monthly earnings for people who have:
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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2010-2011 National Average
Costs per Year
4-yr Private
Tuition, Fees
$ 27,293
4-yr Public
Tuition, Fees
$ 7,605
2-yr Private
Tuition, Fees
$ 7,182
2-yr Public
Tuition, Fees
$ 2,713
Tuition, Fees
Room and Board
(Housing and Meals)
$ 7,182
Books | Equipment |
Supplies
$ 1,137
Personal | Clothing |
Entertainment, etc.
$ 1,989
Transportation
$ 1,073
Your Estimated
Total per Year
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Education Expenses
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Sources of Financial Aid
Parents
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Source: SallieMae Education Investment Planner
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Full or part-time work
Federal Student Programs
• Grants do not have to be paid back
• Loans do have to be paid back
Military Educational Assistance Programs
Work Study
Scholarship
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Sources of Financial Aid
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Advertised Jobs vs. Invisible Jobs
Build Your Network – Get the Word Out
Conduct Fact-finding Appointments
Create a Professional Looking Resume
Learn to Interview to Get the Job Offer
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Finding a Job – How? Where? Who?
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CareerTrain.com Resume Tool generates:
• Functional Resume
• Cover Letter
• References (Ask permission first!)
• Thank You Letter
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• Did the applicant’s
appearance meet
company standards?
• What kind of impression
did he make?
• How can he improve?
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J-Ball J@y Tek
Jason WrightJay Cool
Video Interview Exercise
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Keeping Your Job – Business Protocol
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Introductions
Written Correspondence
Customer service
Introductions
Meetings
Internet Use at Work
Neatness
After Hours
Office Chat
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… I was one of
the lucky ones.
Erik Krug
• Former College Scholarship Athlete
• Driving Safety Advocate
Eric chose to ride with a drunk driver. That decision
left him unable to speak or walk without a walker
Decision-Making Skills
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Students learn how
decisions regarding
high risk activities
can limit their future
success.
The Facts –
Do You Know Them?
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Richard Pruitt
• Former Drug User and Dealer
• Sober since 1999
• Youth worker
“There are all
kinds of ways
you can make
excuses. You
have to take
responsibility.”
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CD2 is sponsored by
the Army National Guard
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To schedule a program or learn more, contact your
local Army National Guard Representative, or visit
RequestCareerDirection.com