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… everybody
                            has the
                            opportunity to
                            do something
                            for yourself…
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                    1   |   Page 6
To choose the career you will enjoy,
                    you should consider:
                                     • Your Priorities
                                     • Your Personality
                                     • Your Interests
                                     • Your Abilities
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                    2   |   Page 6
… to be
                               successful
                               you must
                               be true to
                               yourself …
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                    3   |   Page 6
››› step 2

                    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  I usually move somewhat
                    slower than others.       faster than others.

                     I usually pay more                    I usually pay more
                    attention to processes.                attention to relationships.
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                         4   |   Page 8
››› step 3

                    What Would You Enjoy Doing?

                                         Some people love their jobs.
                                        They have successful careers.
                                                   They feel “called.”
                                                 They are passionate
                                                    about their work.
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                      5   |   Page 10
STEP
                                                         |2

                    TAKING THE CAREER DIRECTION
                    INTEREST INVENTORY
                    All statements start the same way,

                    “AS PART OF MY JOB, I WOULD ENJOY…”
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                      6   |   Page
                              Scanform
CDII REGISTRATION
                    Students indicate their “After High School Plans”
                    section of the Scanform.
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                        7   |   Page
                                Scanform
Careers Can Be Grouped
                    Into Categories


                    Students consider career categories to
                    determine occupations they might enjoy.
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                      8   |   Page 11
››› step 4

                    Interest + Skill
                                  High Interest   High Interest
                                    + Low Skill    + High Skill
                                   Frustration     Satisfaction



                                  Low Interest    Low Interest
                                   + Low Skill     + High Skill
                                 Unhappiness         Boredom
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                     9   |   Page 15
Students research
                                     academic and
                                     occupational
                                    choices online.
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                    10   |   www.careertrain.com
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.
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                          11   |   Page
                                    www.careertrain.com
Course suggestions




                                                   Extracurricular activities




                                                            Part-time jobs
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                    12   |   www.careertrain.com
People-orientation vs. technical-orientation




                    Amount of
                    education
                     required
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                      13   |   www.careertrain.com
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




     |14
      Page
One-Page Student
                                                 Advisement Report per
                                                 student.
                                                 Emailed directly to the
                                                 educator.
                                                 Recommends:
                                                 • Curriculum
                                                 • Clubs/Activities
                                                 • Part-Time Jobs
                                                 • Occupation Choices
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                    15   |   Page
                              Counselor Report
Appropriate jobs are described in
                    terms of:
                          • responsibilities
                          • education/training requirements
                          • salary range
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                        16   |   www.careertrain.com
Is Education Worth It?
                    Estimated pre-tax monthly earnings for people who have:




                                               Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                         17   |   Page 18
Education Expenses
                    Source: CollegeBoard.com              4-yr Private  4-yr Public   2-yr Private  2-yr Public
                    2010-2011 National Average           Tuition, Fees Tuition, Fees Tuition, Fees Tuition, Fees
                    Costs per Year                            $ 27,293      $ 7,605       $ 7,182       $ 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
                                                 *
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                          18   |   Page 10
Sources of Financial Aid
                    Parents




                                         Source: SallieMae Education Investment Planner
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                      19   |   Page 20
Sources of Financial Aid
                    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
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                       20   |   Page 20
››› step 7

                    Finding a Job – How? Where? Who?

                    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
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                      21   |   Page 22
CareerTrain.com Resume Tool generates:
                                              • Functional Resume
                                              • Cover Letter
                                              • References (Ask permission first!)
                                              • Thank You Letter
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                    22   |   Student Resume Function
Video Interview Exercise
                    • Did the applicant’s
                      appearance meet
                      company standards?         J-Ball      J@y Tek


                    • What kind of impression
                      did he make?
                                                Jay Cool   Jason Wright

                    • How can he improve?
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                         23   |   Page 37
››› step 14

                    Keeping Your Job – Business Protocol
                      Introductions
                      Written Correspondence
                      Customer service
                      Introductions
                      Meetings
                      Internet Use at Work
                      Neatness
                      After Hours
                      Office Chat
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                       24   |   Page 38
Decision-Making Skills

                                                          … 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
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                       25   |   Page 40
The Facts –
                    Do You Know Them?

                    Students learn how
                    decisions regarding
                    high risk activities
                    can limit their future
                    success.
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                        26   |   Page 41
“There are all
                    kinds of ways
                    you can make
                    excuses. You
                    have to take
                    responsibility.”              Richard Pruitt
                                                  • Former Drug User and Dealer
                                                  • Sober since 1999
                                                  • Youth worker
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                         27   |   Pages 41 - 42
CD2 is sponsored by
                    the Army National Guard
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                     28   |
To schedule a program or learn more, contact your
                    local Army National Guard Representative, or visit
                    RequestCareerDirection.com
© 20011 CTC, Inc.




                         29   |

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Career Direction 2

  • 1. 0 |
  • 2. … everybody has the opportunity to do something for yourself… © 20011 CTC, Inc. 1 | Page 6
  • 3. To choose the career you will enjoy, you should consider: • Your Priorities • Your Personality • Your Interests • Your Abilities © 20011 CTC, Inc. 2 | Page 6
  • 4. … to be successful you must be true to yourself … © 20011 CTC, Inc. 3 | Page 6
  • 5. ››› step 2 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  I usually move somewhat slower than others. faster than others.  I usually pay more  I usually pay more attention to processes. attention to relationships. © 20011 CTC, Inc. 4 | Page 8
  • 6. ››› step 3 What Would You Enjoy Doing? Some people love their jobs. They have successful careers. They feel “called.” They are passionate about their work. © 20011 CTC, Inc. 5 | Page 10
  • 7. STEP |2 TAKING THE CAREER DIRECTION INTEREST INVENTORY All statements start the same way, “AS PART OF MY JOB, I WOULD ENJOY…” © 20011 CTC, Inc. 6 | Page Scanform
  • 8. CDII REGISTRATION Students indicate their “After High School Plans” section of the Scanform. © 20011 CTC, Inc. 7 | Page Scanform
  • 9. Careers Can Be Grouped Into Categories Students consider career categories to determine occupations they might enjoy. © 20011 CTC, Inc. 8 | Page 11
  • 10. ››› step 4 Interest + Skill High Interest High Interest + Low Skill + High Skill Frustration Satisfaction Low Interest Low Interest + Low Skill + High Skill Unhappiness Boredom © 20011 CTC, Inc. 9 | Page 15
  • 11. Students research academic and occupational choices online. © 20011 CTC, Inc. 10 | www.careertrain.com
  • 12. 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. © 20011 CTC, Inc. 11 | Page www.careertrain.com
  • 13. Course suggestions Extracurricular activities Part-time jobs © 20011 CTC, Inc. 12 | www.careertrain.com
  • 14. People-orientation vs. technical-orientation Amount of education required © 20011 CTC, Inc. 13 | www.careertrain.com
  • 15. © 20011 CTC, Inc. |14 Page
  • 16. One-Page Student Advisement Report per student. Emailed directly to the educator. Recommends: • Curriculum • Clubs/Activities • Part-Time Jobs • Occupation Choices © 20011 CTC, Inc. 15 | Page Counselor Report
  • 17. Appropriate jobs are described in terms of: • responsibilities • education/training requirements • salary range © 20011 CTC, Inc. 16 | www.careertrain.com
  • 18. Is Education Worth It? Estimated pre-tax monthly earnings for people who have: Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics © 20011 CTC, Inc. 17 | Page 18
  • 19. Education Expenses Source: CollegeBoard.com 4-yr Private 4-yr Public 2-yr Private 2-yr Public 2010-2011 National Average Tuition, Fees Tuition, Fees Tuition, Fees Tuition, Fees Costs per Year $ 27,293 $ 7,605 $ 7,182 $ 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 * © 20011 CTC, Inc. 18 | Page 10
  • 20. Sources of Financial Aid Parents Source: SallieMae Education Investment Planner © 20011 CTC, Inc. 19 | Page 20
  • 21. Sources of Financial Aid 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 © 20011 CTC, Inc. 20 | Page 20
  • 22. ››› step 7 Finding a Job – How? Where? Who? 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 © 20011 CTC, Inc. 21 | Page 22
  • 23. CareerTrain.com Resume Tool generates: • Functional Resume • Cover Letter • References (Ask permission first!) • Thank You Letter © 20011 CTC, Inc. 22 | Student Resume Function
  • 24. Video Interview Exercise • Did the applicant’s appearance meet company standards? J-Ball J@y Tek • What kind of impression did he make? Jay Cool Jason Wright • How can he improve? © 20011 CTC, Inc. 23 | Page 37
  • 25. ››› step 14 Keeping Your Job – Business Protocol Introductions Written Correspondence Customer service Introductions Meetings Internet Use at Work Neatness After Hours Office Chat © 20011 CTC, Inc. 24 | Page 38
  • 26. Decision-Making Skills … 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 © 20011 CTC, Inc. 25 | Page 40
  • 27. The Facts – Do You Know Them? Students learn how decisions regarding high risk activities can limit their future success. © 20011 CTC, Inc. 26 | Page 41
  • 28. “There are all kinds of ways you can make excuses. You have to take responsibility.” Richard Pruitt • Former Drug User and Dealer • Sober since 1999 • Youth worker © 20011 CTC, Inc. 27 | Pages 41 - 42
  • 29. CD2 is sponsored by the Army National Guard © 20011 CTC, Inc. 28 |
  • 30. To schedule a program or learn more, contact your local Army National Guard Representative, or visit RequestCareerDirection.com © 20011 CTC, Inc. 29 |

Editor's Notes

  1. Project this slide while you wait for the class to assemble.Click your mouse to start advance the slide to a 20-second video that helps set the stage for the workshop. This slide contains a short video meant to introduce the CD2 program.The video will begin on the first click. Make sure your audio is turned up for the music.The video should run once, then advance Automatically to the next slide.Use this Sample Script (indicated by bold type) to learn the teaching points for each slide. Use your own words. Avoid reading the slide or the sample script to the class.Involve the class as much as you can by asking questions. Reward participation. Never make a student feel foolish – keep the class positive and the students focused. When the CTC logo appears at the bottom left of the screen, you have reached the last animation for that slide. Use this prompt to help keep you on track with the teaching points of each slide.
  2. Money isn’t everything, but it takes money to live! Look at how earning potential increases with the level of education. The average income for a high school dropout would make for a very tight budget! But the money you could earn as a doctor or lawyer would provide for lots of extras! The point is this: pick the career you want, and get the education you need to be successful. Educationhttp://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.txt
  3. These costs are national averages. You can get the costs for your favorite schools by visiting their Web sites. As you can see, there is a lot of difference between public and private college costs. But if you try hard, you can cut corners and make your education affordable. If you take AP classes in high school, or if you take advantage of dual enrollment, you will cut the amount of time you will spend in college. You can take your core courses at a local community college and save tuition and housing costs. You can save money by buying used textbooks. Taking a full course load will save you money, too. Collegeboard.com: What It Costs to Go to CollegeYou hear so much talk about the price of college, it’s easy to get intimidated — but how much does college really cost? The answer is “It varies.” Colleges come in a wide variety and, depending on the choices you make, the price of a college education can be quite reasonable — especially if you think of college as an investment in yourself and your future. Let’s look at the facts:Nearly half (47 percent) of all full-time undergraduate college students attend a four-year college that has published charges of less than $9,000 per year for tuition and fees.At the other end of the spectrum are private four-year colleges that cost $35,000 or more yearly in tuition and fees. These higher-priced colleges sometimes have bigger endowments and more grant aid available — which may mean that you can get more financial help to attend that institution.At two-year colleges, the average cost for tuition and fees is $2,713. Learn about the two-year college experience.(Private 2-year college figures: http://swz.salary.com/CollegeTuitionPlanner/Layoutscripts/Cltl_Results_Graph.aspx)A handful of colleges either charge no tuition at all or offer all students full scholarships covering tuition costs.Your goal is to choose a college that’s a good fit for you. Think about whether you like the campus culture and if there is enough academic support to help you do well in your classes.Talk with your family about where you would like to go to college and what you can afford. Then take into account the total cost of attendance through graduation.Sticker Price vs. Affordability: Keep in mind that the actual price the average undergraduate pays for a college education is considerably lower than the published tuition and fees. This is usually due to grants and other forms of financial aid. Look at what it really costs to attend college:Public four-year colleges charge, on average, $7,605 per year in tuition and fees for in-state students. The average surcharge for full-time out-of-state students at these institutions is $11,990. Private nonprofit four-year colleges charge, on average, $27,293 per year in tuition and fees.Public two-year colleges charge, on average, $2,713 per year in tuition and fees.Of course, that’s not the total price. You still have to live somewhere, eat, buy books and supplies, and do your laundry. Read more about additional college costs you need to consider. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/482.html Factor In Your Financial Aid Award: Most students receive financial aid. In 2009-10, more than $154 billion in financial aid was awarded to undergraduate students. The average amount of aid for a full-time undergraduate student was about $11,500, including more than $6,000 in grants that don’t have to be repaid. So, despite all the talk about high prices and price increases, a college education remains an affordable choice for most families. Learn more about how financial aid works. Note: Price and aid figures are from the College Board's Trends in College Pricing 2010 andTrends in Student Aid 2010. Learn more online at our Trends in Higher Education website.Source: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/4494.html; http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/482.html