GRADE 10 UPDATE

MS. LAPOINTE

Vanier CollegiateCareer Portfolios

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 DevelopmentJob Search SkillsCareer ExplorationFurther 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.

What is it: Purpose:

Like a walletPlace to keep prized

possessionsDocumentation that

describes you and your capabilities

Demonstrates your skills and abilities

Personal Development Skills, Abilities

Career Exploration Education, Schools,

OccupationsEmployment

Opportunities Resume, Interview

Other scholarships

Career Portfolios

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

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

Remember, only you can: • document your skills and strengths • add to your skills and knowledge • improve your attitudes and conduct • market yourself effectively

What could be added this year?

Suggestions:

“IF YOU CAN FIND A PATH WITH NO OBSTACLES, IT PROBABLY DOESN'T LEAD ANYWHERE.

”  FRANK A. CLARK QUOTES

SOME OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST FEATS WERE ACCOMPLISHED BY PEOPLE NOT SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW THEY WERE

IMPOSSIBLE.   ~DOUG LARSON

ONLY THOSE WHO WILL RISK GOING TOO FAR CAN POSSIBLY FIND OUT HOW FAR

ONE CAN GO.   ~T.S. ELIOT

Goals

Goal Setting Goals:

SMART Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely/Targeted

Short TermLong Term

Something you really want to achieve for yourself

Written out to be remembered

Needs to be monitoredIdentify any barriers or

limitations which prevent you from achieving your goal

Decisions Unit

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 Base1. Reflect on what you know about the issue.2. Research the issue. Find the facts.

Level B – Make an Informed Decision3. State the challenge. Explore the alternatives and consequences.4. Make a decision. Set a personal goal.

Level C – Carry Out Action Plan5. Design and apply an action plan.6. Evaluate progress. Revise as needed.

Action Plan Handout

Creating an Action Plan for your goalsSMART Goal WorksheetDue 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.

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

Resume – add/updateCover Letter –

add/updateGrad Checklist VolunteerGoal Setting SheetSMART Action Plan x 12 x new items

Career Portfolios – Grade 10 Component

• Wordle.net

Question and Answer

VIDEOS

21ST CENTURY LEARNING21ST 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??