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Career Advising: Activities by Grade LevelDirectionsThe set of activities by grade level that begins on the next page is suggested for school or district-level use for career advising activities beginning in the sixth grade.Color Key Grade 6Grade 9Grade 7Grade 10Grade 8Grade 11Grade 12Student Portfolio and Success Plan ChecklistRequired?Contact information?Career Pathway goals?Academic Pathway Plan?Assessment record?Career-ready skills?Career exploration activities?Planning checklistRecommended?Résumé and cover letter?Letters of recommendation?Career narrative?Record of awards earned?Academic and career-related classroom work?Career-technical education competency test results, credentials and certificates earned (if applicable)?College and postsecondary admission test results and transcripted credit earned in high school (if applicable)?Individual Transition Plan (ITP, if applicable)?Other items deemed appropriateGrade 6: Career Exploration and InterestsGrade 6Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesCoordinated by School Counselors and TeachersLearning Environment/ResponsibilityTimeline(+) Resources Have(-) Resources NeededSet up OhioMeansJobs K–12 accountOhioMeansJobs K–12 Backpack or other career-information systemField trips to businesses that represent in-demand career fieldsSchool Counselor,AdvisorLearning Style SurveyReview resultsSee list of resourcesCareer speakers and presentations in classroom or whole schoolSchool Counselor,AdvisorCareer Cluster InventoryReview resultsOhioMeansJobs K–12 Backpack or other career-information systemAdvise students as to their learning style survey and career interest resultsSchool Counselor,AdvisorDocument reflection of career exploration activities Electronic Portfolio or other career-information systemAdvise student on choosing electives that will support them with exploring their interestsSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore electives – do any relate to your interests?Course Offering BookSchool CounselorTeachersInclude embedded Career Connections Learning Strategies across all content area coursesAdvisorsBegin Career Pathways Goals – how do your interests influence your goals?What pathway(s) are you interested in?Record resultsCourse Offering BookSchool CounselorTeachersIntroduce Career and Academic Pathways to students and familiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit your OhioMeansJobs K–12 account to update your information and continue planningOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and school partnerships with business and industrySchool Counselor,AdvisorIndividual Planning – meet with School CounselorStudent Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorGrade 7: Career Exploration and InterestsGrade 7Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesLearning Environment/ResponsibilityTimeline(+) Resources Have(-) Resources NeededCareer Cluster InventoryOhioMeansJobs K–12School ActivitiesIdentify three clusters of interest from Career Cluster Inventory – explore pathways, occupations, education and skill requirements, helpful high school course and wage informationRecord findingsOhioMeansJobs K–12 Electronic Portfolio or other career-information systemField trips to area businesses that represent in-demand career fieldsSchool Counselor, AdvisorRevisit your OhioMeansJobs K–12 account to update your information and continue planningOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and school partnerships with business and industrySchool Counselor, AdvisorExplore elective courses of interest in grade 8 Course Offering BookSchool CounselorTeachersCareer speakers and presentations by area professionalsSchool Counselor, AdvisorExplore courses offered in grade 8 for high school creditCourse Offering BookSchool CounselorTeachers Advise students as to their learning style survey and career interest resultsSchool Counselor, AdvisorRevisit and update your Career Pathway GoalsBegin Academic Pathway Plan using information learned from exploring and researching careers – what classes are helpful to take related to your interests?OhioMeansJobs K–12Advise student on choosing electives that offer support when exploring their interestsSchool Counselor, AdvisorDocument reflection of career exploration activities completed Electronic Portfolio or other career-information systemInclude embedded Career Connections Learning Strategies across all content area coursesSchool Counselor, AdvisorIndividual PlanningStudent Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor, AdvisorGrade 8: Career Exploration and InterestsGrade 8Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesLearning Environment/ResponsibilityTimeline(+) Resources Have(-) Resources NeededLearning Style SurveySee resource list or use current career-information systemSchool Counselor,AdvisorCareer Cluster InventoryRecord results (top three clusters of interest) in portfolio or career-information systemOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-information systemSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit your OhioMeansJobs K–12 account to update your information and continue planningOhioMeansJobs K–12Share results of learning style survey with studentsSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore at least three occupations from your career cluster inventory resultsRecord occupational information (education and skills required, helpful high school classes, wage information) in your portfolioElectronic Portfolio or other career-information systemField trips to area businesses that represent in-demand career fieldsSchool Counselor,AdvisorStrengths/Skills InventoryRecord resultsSee resource list or electronic portfolio or other career-information systemCareer Mentorships and school partnerships with business and industrySchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore elective courses of interest in grade 9 High school course offering book and graduation requirementsJob Shadows with expectations for students to identify links between their learning and the workplaceSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore courses offered in grade 9 for high school creditHigh school course offering book and graduation requirementsCareer Speakers and presentations by area professionalsSchool Counselor,AdvisorDocument reflection of career exploration activities completed Electronic Portfolio or other career-information systemAdvise students as to their learning style survey and career interest resultsSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit and update your Career Pathway GoalsContinue Career and Academic Pathway Plan using information learned from exploring and researching careers Record Career Pathway and Academic Pathway in Electronic Portfolio or career-information systemAdvise student on choosing electives that will support them with exploring their interestsSchool Counselor,AdvisorIndividual Planning – are you taking courses to reach your goals?Student Success PlanTimelineIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorGrade 9: Career Exploration and InterestsGrade 9Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesLearning Environment/ResponsibilityTimeline(+) Resources Have(-) Resources NeededLearning Style SurveySee resource list or use current career-information systemShare results of learning style survey with studentsSchool Counselor,AdvisorCareer Cluster InventoryRecord results (top three clusters of interest) in portfolio or career-information systemOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-information systemField trips to area businesses that represent in-demand career fieldsSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit your OhioMeansJobs K–12 account to update your information and continue planningOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and school partnerships with business and industrySchool Counselor,AdvisorStrengths/Skills InventoryRecord resultsElectronic Portfolio or other career-information systemJob shadows with expectations for students to identify links between their learning and the workplaceSchool Counselor,AdvisorOnline Practice tests and test prep courses (PLAN/ACT, PSAT/SAT, Workkeys, ASVAB)OhioMeansJobs K–12 or other career-information systemCareer speakers and presentations by area professionalsSchool Counselor,AdvisorDocument reflection of career exploration activities completed Electronic Portfolio or other career-information systemInternships (paid or unpaid) to gain work experience and workplace skillsSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore elective courses of interest in grade 10 High school course offering book and graduation requirementsAdvise student on choosing electives that support exploring their interestsSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore courses offered in grade 10 for possible college credit, credentials or certificatesHigh school course offering book and graduation requirementsAdvise student on choosing electives and other programs that will support them with exploring their interestsSchool Counselor,AdvisorService learningRecord project description and activities in Electronic Portfolio or career-information systemCommunity service or service learning projects where students have an opportunity to lead, organize and facilitate meaningful projectsSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit and update Career Pathway GoalsContinue Career and Academic Pathway Plan using information learned from exploring and researching careers Record Career Pathway and Academic Pathway in Electronic Portfolio or career-information systemInclude embedded Career Connections Learning Strategies across all content area coursesSchool Counselor,AdvisorIndividual Planning – are you taking courses to reach your goals?Student Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorGrade 10: Career Exploration and InterestsGrade 10Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesLearning Environment/ResponsibilityTimeline(+) Resources Have(-) Resources NeededComplete Career Profile; review occupations matched to your interestsChoose two to three occupations to further research (review summary, watch video) and record your findings – are there any occupations of interest to you?OhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-information systemField trips to area businesses that represent in-demand career fieldsSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit your OhioMeansJobs K–12 account to update your information and continue planningOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and school partnerships with business and industrySchool Counselor,AdvisorComplete a Career Plan from information gathered from Career Profile resultsOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-information systemResearch college admissions criteria (GPA, entrance exam scores, essay, interview)Career speakers and presentations by area professionalsSchool Counselor,AdvisorOnline Practice tests and test prep courses (PLAN/ACT, PSAT/SAT, Workkeys, ASVAB)OhioMeansJobs K–12 or other career-information systemJob shadows with expectations for students to identify links between their learning and the workplaceSchool Counselor,AdvisorBegin an initial draft of your resume and cover letter; include education, experiences and training documentedOhioMeansJobs K–12 or other career-information systemContinue to help students make links between their learning and future careerSchool Counselor,AdvisorDocument reflection of career exploration activities completed Electronic Portfolio or other career-information systemInternships (paid or unpaid) to gain work experience and workplace skillsSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore options at your Career Technical CenterCourse Offering BookSchool CounselorTeachersField trips to Career Technical CenterSchool Counselor,AdvisorComplete application to Career Technical Center if deciding to attendSchool CounselorSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore elective courses of interest in grade 11High school course offering book and graduation requirementsAdvise student on choosing electives that support exploring their interestsSchool Counselor,AdvisorIndividual PlanningStudent Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore courses offered in 11th grade for possible college credit, credentials or certificatesHigh school course offering book and graduation requirementsAdvise student on choosing electives and other programs that will support exploring their interestsPay special focus on graduation requirements and the three pathway options for earning a high school diplomaSchool Counselor,AdvisorService learningRecord project description and activities in Electronic Portfolio or career-information systemCommunity service or service learning projects where students have an opportunity to lead, organize and facilitate meaningful projectsSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit and update your Career Pathway GoalsContinue Career and Academic Pathway Plan using information learned from exploring and researching careers Record Career Pathway and Academic Pathway in Electronic Portfolio or career-information systemInclude embedded Career Connections Learning Strategies across all content area coursesSchool Counselor,AdvisorIndividual Planning – are you taking courses to reach your goals?Student Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorGrade 11: Career Exploration and InterestsGrade 11Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesLearning Environment/ResponsibilityTimeline(+) Resources Have(-) Resources NeededComplete Career Profile; review occupations matched to your interestsChoose two to three occupations to further research (review summary, watch video) and record your findings – are there any occupations of interest to you?Scholarship SearchOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-information systemField trips to area businesses that represent in-demand career fieldsSchool Counselor,AdvisorComplete Work Importance Locator and record resultsSee resource listSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit your OhioMeansJobs K–12 account to update your information and continue planningOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and school partnerships with business and industrySchool Counselor,AdvisorResearch college admissions criteria (GPA, entrance exam scores, essay, interview)Career speakers and presentations by area professionalsSchool Counselor,AdvisorConstruct college and career comparison chart to evaluate options and begin to make choices for plans after high schoolAdvise students and families on options to finance their postsecondary education, resources needed to apply to college, military and work, and other supports necessary for their plans after high schoolSchool Counselor,AdvisorOnline Practice tests and test prep courses (PLAN/ACT, PSAT/SAT, Workkeys, ASVAB)OhioMeansJobs K–12 or other career-information systemJob shadows with expectations for students to identify links between their learning and the workplaceSchool Counselor,AdvisorAttend College and Career Fairs in your school and communityPlan field trips to College and Career FairsSchool Counselor,AdvisorConnect college search and majors to career interests and begin scheduling college visits Individual Planning – are you taking courses to reach your goals?Student Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorUpdate your resume and cover letter to include any new education, experiences and training documentedOhioMeansJobs K–12 or other career-information systemContinue to help students make links between their learning and future careerSchool Counselor,AdvisorDocument reflection of career exploration activities completed education requiredElectronic Portfolio or other career-information systemInternships (paid or unpaid) to gain work experience and workplace skillsSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore elective courses of interest in grade 12High school course offering book and graduation requirementsAdvise student on choosing electives that support exploring their interestsSchool Counselor,AdvisorExplore courses offered in grade 12 for possible college credit, credentials or certificatesHigh school course offering book and graduation requirementsAdvise student as to their Work Importance Locator and applicable college and career assessment resultsSchool Counselor,AdvisorService learningRecord project description and activities in Electronic Portfolio or career-information systemCommunity service or service learning projects where students have an opportunity to lead, organize and facilitate meaningful projectsSchool Counselor,AdvisorRevisit and update your Career Pathway GoalsContinue Career and Academic Pathway Plan using information learned from exploring and researching careersRecord Career Pathway and Academic Pathway in Electronic Portfolio or career-information systemInclude embedded Career Connections Learning Strategies across all content area coursesSchool Counselor,AdvisorIndividual Planning – are you taking courses to reach your goals?Student Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,AdvisorGrade 12: Career Exploration and InterestsGrade 12Student ActivitiesTools and AssessmentsTimelineSchool ActivitiesLearning Environment/ResponsibilityTimeline(+) Resources Have(-) Resources NeededLearning Style SurveySee resource list or use current career-information systemShare results of learning style survey with studentsSchool Counselor,AdvisorCareer ProfileOhioMeansJobs K–12Electronic Portfolioor career-information systemField trips to area businesses that represent in-demand career fieldsSchool Counselor,AdvisorUpdate your resumeParticipate in Ohio College Application Month School Counselor,AdvisorRevisit your OhioMeansJobs K–12 account to update your information and continue planningOhioMeansJobs K–12Career Mentorships and school partnerships with business and industrySchool Counselor,AdvisorComplete applications and submit essay and career narrative as required for your plans after high school; remember to request recommendations and transcriptsElectronic Portfolio or other career-information systemJob shadows with expectations for students to identify links between their learning and the workplaceSchool Counselor,AdvisorWork Importance LocatorSee resource listElectronic Portfolio or career-information systemCareer Speakers and presentations by area professionalsSchool Counselor,AdvisorDocument reflection of career exploration activitiesElectronic Portfolio or other career-information systemField trips to College and Career FairsSchool Counselor,AdvisorIndividual Planning – are you taking courses to reach your goals?Student Success PlanIndividual Student PlanningReview and Update Career Pathway Organizer, Academic Pathway Plan, Assessment Record, Career-Ready Skills and Career Exploration ActivitiesSchool Counselor,Advisor ................
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