Vanier Collegiate Career Portfolios

G R A D E 1 0 U P D A T E M S . L A P O I N T E

REMEMBER

Vanier Collegiate Career Portfolio plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12  Life long process and living document   Complete or incomplete Grade 12 Interview Grade 9  PAA, Creation, organization Grade 10     English and/or Christian Ethics My Story (CE 10) Resume, Cover Letter, Goals, Action Plan, 2 other items (English 10 – Decisions) Presentations Grade 11    English and/or Christian Ethics Self Assessment, Career Report, Practicum Update Behavioural Interview and Portfolio Presentation Day Grade 12   English and/or Christian Ethics Volunteer and work experience update, Vocational update, transition plan, etc.

Purpose of a Career Portfolio

    Personal Development Job Search Skills Career Exploration Further studies and training  Types of portfolios  Most common use is in the area of career exploration (skills, abilities, and talents). It helps with successful transitions from school to work, or further training or education.

Career Portfolios

What is it:

    Like a wallet Place to keep prized possessions Documentation that describes you and your capabilities Demonstrates your skills and abilities

Purpose:

    Personal Development  Skills, Abilities Career Exploration  Education, Schools, Occupations Employment Opportunities  Resume, Interview Other  scholarships

Steps involved in developing a Career Portfolio

    Step1: Collect  Gather as much information as possible from a variety of sources Step 2: Select  Relevance, what is important to you, think about why you want to include certain items, do them demonstrate your learning, skills or abilities Step 3: Reflect  Explanation, justification, proof, etc.

Step 4: Present  Interview in Grade 11

Remember: Each grade at Vanier Collegiate has a portfolio requirement

Self-Managed Career Portfolio

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You know yourself better than anyone else does, or you will by the time you’ve finished your portfolio.

Remember, only you can:

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• document your skills and strengths • add to your skills and knowledge

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• improve your attitudes and conduct • market yourself effectively

What could be added this year?

 Suggestions:

Goals

“ I F Y O U C A N F I N D A P A T H W I T H N O O B S T A C L E S , I T P R O B A B L Y D O E S N ' T L E A D A N Y W H E R E .

” F R A N K A . C L A R K Q U O T E S S O M E O F T H E W O R L D ' S G R E A T E S T F E A T S W E R E A C C O M P L I S H E D B Y P E O P L E N O T S M A R T E N O U G H T O K N O W T H E Y W E R E I M P O S S I B L E . ~ D O U G L A R S O N O N L Y T H O S E W H O W I L L R I S K G O I N G T O O F A R C A N P O S S I B L Y F I N D O U T H O W F A R O N E C A N G O . ~ T . S . E L I O T

Goal Setting

   SMART   Specific Measurable   Attainable Realistic  Timely/Targeted Short Term Long Term

Decisions Unit

Goals:

    Something you really want to achieve for yourself Written out to be remembered Needs to be monitored Identify any barriers or limitations which prevent you from achieving your goal

Action Plan - You must create an action plan for at least one goal.

- You can use the template given to you or create your own.

Decision-making Process Level A – Extend Knowledge Base

1. Reflect on what you know about the issue.

2. Research the issue. Find the facts.

Level B – Make an Informed Decision

3. State the challenge. Explore the alternatives and consequences.

4. Make a decision. Set a personal goal.

Level C – Carry Out Action Plan

5. Design and apply an action plan.

6. Evaluate progress. Revise as needed.

Action Plan Handout

   Creating an Action Plan for your goals SMART Goal Worksheet Due Date:   Hand in your portfolio to your teacher All components must be complete   Initial your checklist sheet and put at the back of your portfolio You are more than welcome to add more.

Career Portfolios – Grade 10 Component

Grade 10 Up-date: “Aim for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”

 Resume – add/update    Cover Letter – add/update Grad Checklist Volunteer    Goal Setting Sheet SMART Action Plan x 1 2 x new items • Wordle.net

Question and Answer

VIDEOS

  21 ST 21 ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTURY WORKERS

      http://www.mygoals.com/content/career-goals.html

http://www.breitlinks.com/careers/soft_skills.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8& feature=related http://coop.mgmt.umanitoba.ca/Documents/4952/ CareerPortfolioGuide.pdf

http://www.slideshare.net/JasBrown/eportfolio presentation-from-educating-for-careers White board business,etc. youtube??