The document provides information about the Arizona Career Information System (AzCIS) program for secure juvenile justice facilities. AzCIS aims to (1) orient students to careers and work, (2) teach planning skills, (3) promote thoughtful decision making, and (4) motivate students to identify constructive options. It includes online assessments of interests, skills, learning styles and more. Students can explore occupations and required education. AzCIS also teaches job search skills and provides over 100 lesson plans for educators aligned to state standards. Contact information is provided to learn more about accessing and training on the AzCIS system.

1. ARIZONA CAREER
INFORMATION SYSTEM
FOR
SECURE CARE FACILITIES

2. WHY OFFER TRANSITION
EDUCATION?
Guiding Principles for Providing High-Quality
Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care Settings
Principle IV: Rigorous and relevant curricula
aligned with state academic and career and
technical education standards that utilize
instructional methods, tools, materials, and
practices that promote college- and career-
readiness.

3. AZCIS GOALS
1. To orient students to career and
workplace realities and information.
2. To teach planning skills needed to
manage career and life decisions.
3. To promote thoughtful and successful
decision making.
4. To motivate students to identify positive
and constructive life options.

4. WHERE DO I GO?
Website:
www.azcis.intocareers.org
Username: azsecure
Password: 4Azcis02

6. ASSESSMENTS

7. Interest Profiler
• Online - 180 questions based on the
interest level of an activity

8. Interest Profiler Short Form
• Online (offline options) - 60 questions based
on the interest level of an activity

9. Career Cluster Inventory
• Online - 60 questions based on the interest
level of an activity

10. Reality Check
• Online (offline options) - Questions based
on life-style choices

11. SKILLS
• Online & Offline - Questions based on skill
levels

12. Work Importance Locator
• Offline & Online - Students make decisions
on their ideal job

13. Learning Styles Survey
• Online & Offline - Questions based on
learning styles

14. Employability Skills Survey
• Offline - Questions based on work skills and
talents

15. Entrepreneurial Career Assessment
Form
• Online (offline options) - 20 questions to
help students decide if self-employment is
good decision

16. OCCUPATIONS
Sort, filter, and
compare different
occupations

17. OCCUPATIONS
• Some of the InformationAvailable
• At A Glance(Video)
• Working Conditions
• Wages
• Skills andAbilities
• Physical Demands

18. EDUCATION
Sort, filter, and
compare different
programs of study

19. EDUCATION
• Some of the InformationAvailable
• Degree Options
• Location
• Admissions
• Tuition and FinancialAid

20. EMPLOYMENT – JOB SUCCESS

21. EMPLOYMENT – JOB SUCCESS
• Learn:
• Good work habits
• Overcoming barriers
• Resolving problems
• Managing your career
• Leaving a job

22. EMPLOYMENT – JOB SEARCH

23. EMPLOYMENT – JOB SEARCH
• Learn how to:
• Prepare for an interview
• Interview
• Complete a job application
• Complete a resume and cover letter
• Contact employers
Quick Tips for ex-offenders and students
with disabilities

24. WHAT ELSE IS AVAILABLE ON AZCIS?

25. TOOLS FOR
EDUCATORS
Over a hundred learning activities that
include:
• Lesson plans
• Grading rubrics
• PowerPoints
• Offline and online worksheets
 Aligned to Arizona’s College and Career
Readiness Standards

26. HOW CAN I LEARN
MORE ABOUT AZCIS?
• Schedule an in depth training
designed specifically for your
facility or county.
• Talk with others who are currently
using AzCIS.
• Get on the AzCIS website
and explore.

27. CONTACT
INFORMATION
Janis Shoop, M.Ed.
ADE/ESS - Secure Care Specialist
janis.shoop@azed.gov
602-542-3270