Career Life Connections Student Guide 2020

Name: ___________________________________________________

Personal Education Number: _________________________________

Dear 2020 Graduate: Welcome to Career Life Connections (CLC)! ALL BC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS completing a Dogwood Diploma are required to submit a Career Life Connections Portfolio. All students must demonstrate they are able to examine, interact, experience and share their Career Development journey. Career Life Connections is intended to prepare students for a successful transition to life after secondary school. The attributes that characterize BC High School Graduates are intellectual development, human and social development, and career development; for more information see http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/graduation This booklet is compiled of 5 parts: Introduction, Self-Awareness, Collaborating and Communication, Career Knowledge and Awareness and Career Planning. These 5 parts are broken into 4 sections that will establish your letter grade. Each of the following 4 sections will be worth 25% of your final mark:

1. Activities and Tasks Covering the Curricular Competencies (100% completion must be achieved) 2. Mentorship (Graded by Rubric with at least 50% achieved) 3. 30 Hours Experiential Learning (100% completion must be achieved) 4. Capstone (Graded by Rubric with at least 50% achieved)

A final mark with percentage and letter grade will appear on the final June report card via comment. No credit will be given for the course until your Capstone is presented in Grade 12. If you or your parent/guardian have any questions or concerns while completing CLC, please contact the school. Upon completion of the CLC Guide you must meet with your Career Facilitator for your final Exit Interview: At Abbotsford Senior Secondary, Tom Grell At Robert Bateman Secondary School, Jeff Dods At Yale Secondary School, Clay Radons

EXISTING USER? 1. Visit www.myBlueprint.ca/sd34

2. Enter your email address and myBlueprint password in the Existing User Box 3. Click Login

Forgot your password? Click on “Forgot your password?”

NEW USER? 1. Visit www.myBlueprint.ca/sd34 2. Select sign-up at top of page. From drop down menu in middle of page select your home

school. 3. Select Student and click Grade and click continue 4. You will need your Personal Education Number (PEN) 9-digit number found on your past

report cards, or from school Career Counselor 5. Fill out the sign-up form

DUE DATE: January 9th, 2020 ** Earliest submission of the completed CLC Guide is

December 9th, 2019. **

• Do not be overwhelmed by this activity!

• Make sure to go step by step; those that ‘jump around’ always run into trouble!!!

• The Capstone Student Guide 2020 will be handed out in October with further instructions.

Step by Step instructions for completing CLC 2020 Introducing… Log in to myBlueprint. On the Home page click the Portfolios tab.

1. On the Portfolios page click +Add Portfolio; title it CLC 2020. Enter the description as Work

CLC 2020 completed in myBlueprint and click Add Portfolio.

2. Inside the portfolio, click + Add Box and click +Journal to create a custom box.

3. Upload a current picture of yourself, title the box Introducing… Enter the description as

your first and last name and click Save.

4. Click +Reflections at the bottom of the box and enter the following information:

a. The name your normally go by

b. Two or three interesting facts about you and/or your family

c. A brief summary of your achievements over the past three years: grades, awards,

certifications, personal changes, challenges you have overcome, volunteering, etc.

You may create up to two additional boxes (with the same title Introducing… and

color) and upload any related pictures

d. Where you see yourself in a year’s time

e. Your hobbies, pastimes, or interests

f. What is your greatest strength, and what area you would like to work on?

g. Two people in your life who believe you will be a success

h. How your time in high school has helped you grown into the person you are now

i. One wish, hope, or dream for this school year

5. Click +Add Reflection when you are finished.

6. Click +Update Banner Image at the top of your portfolio to add a banner image.

7. Click Change Avatar at the top center of banner circle to change your avatar image.

PART 1: SELF AWARENESS Transition Planning 1. On the Homepage click the Goals tab:

2. to add a Goal, click +Add Goal

3. determine a Goal you wish to set, choose the type and timeframe of your Goal, and add at least

one task you need to complete to achieve your Goal, and click Add Goal

4. add one more Goal of a different type and timeframe and with at least one task

5. If you are struggling to come up with ideas for Goals, click the Need Ideas? tab (estimated time

to complete: 15-20 minutes).

6. From the pop-out menu on the left side of the Home Screen, click Who Am I:

7. these quizzes are designed to help you discover your strengths, talents, and interests

8. the more accurately you answer these quizzes, the easier it is for myBlueprint to match you to

post-secondary opportunities and occupations

9. complete the five quizzes (estimated time to complete: 30-35 minutes)

10. now click the blue Compatibility Survey link on the far right of the page, and complete at least

one of the suggested surveys (estimated time to complete 10-15 minutes)

Transferable Skills Examine Handout A on the following pages and identify the transferable skills you've learned in

school and how these could connect to post-secondary life. Complete the brainstorming table in

Handout B on the following pages. Using this information complete the Journal entry. Follow these

steps:

1. On the Portfolios page, click CLC 2020

2. Click +Add Box then click Add Journal

3. Type “Transferable Skills” in Journal Title

Answer these 3 questions in your Journal Description.

1. What are your strongest skills?

2. How can these skills be used in your ideal job?

3. What skills do you need to work on?

HANDOUT [A] - WHAT ARE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS? Definition: Skills you have acquired during any activity in your life -- jobs, classes, projects, parenting, hobbies, sports, virtually anything -- that are transferable and applicable in many different jobs or occupation settings. Examples of Transferable Skills: Communicating Troubleshooting Testing Designing Researching Writing Planning Analyzing Self-understanding Speaking Persuading Understanding Innovating Organizing Motivating Selling Prioritizing Logical Thinking Problem-solving Encouraging Teaching Learning Developing Improving Updating Synthesizing Creating Imagining Visualizing Talking Leading Supervising Estimating Achieving Reporting Negotiating Interpreting Searching Team-building Reasoning Debating Decision-making Advising Influencing Performing Proofreading Filing Comparing Sharing Examining Reading

HANDOUT [B] - FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE WORLD Complete the chart below by identifying the transferable skills you’ve learned in school and applying them to the outside world

SUBJECT TRANSFERABLE SKILLS LEARNED

APPLICATION – To be used in other aspects of your life and future career

Math

Science

English

History

Languages

Music

Art

Career Development

Community Experiences

Part 2: COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATING Inclusion and Respect

1. On the Portfolios page, click CLC 2020

2. Click +Add Box then click Add Journal

3. Type “Inclusion and Respect” in Journal Title

4. Respond to the following prompt in the Journal Description:

Think of a time that you, or someone you know, has gone out of their way to ensure

that everyone involved in a situation is being treated inclusively and respectfully. Describe the

scenario, how it made you feel, and what you learned from the experience.

Mentorship Each student needs to select a mentor. A mentor can be a teacher, coach, family friend, parent, neighbour, elder, police person, doctor, lawyer, supervisor, boss, club leader, spiritual leader, etc...any person who can assist with career-life development (a person who can help you become what you want to pursue in life). A mentor is a relationship: each question asked creates value on both sides (for both you the mentee and your mentor). Ask a mentor to have a meeting with you at a time that is convenient for them. Attend to the task below:

1. Log into myBlueprint. On the home page click Portfolios tab. 2. On the Portfolios page click CLC 2020. 3. Click +Add Box then click Add Journal; type “Mentorship” in Journal Title 4. Answer the following questions in Journal Description

a. Mentors name and address and phone number. b. Why did you choose this person as your mentor? c. What path in life (career) is the mentor assisting you in pursuing?

5. Set up a time to meet with your mentor. Below are a bunch of questions. Ask you mentor the must ask questions and then choose from the additional list (the more questions you ask your mentor the higher your mark). Methods of submission are: journal entry in your “Mentorship” journal, a voice recording, or a video. ** for the highest mark your conversation must be submitted as either a recording or video. To add Audio or Video to your Portfolio:

1. Click the Portfolios page, click CLC 2020 2. Click +Add Box

3. Click Add Media 4. Select the Media Type according to what you want.

To add your Reference Letter:

1. Click the Portfolios page, click CLC 2020 2. Click +Add Box 3. Click Add Media 4. Select the File 5. Upload the File from your desktop, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox.

Mandatory Questions for Mentor:

• How do you spend your time? • Are you happy with your career choice? • Why do you do what you do? • Is this where you thought you would end up? • What would you do if you were me? • What has been the most valuable lesson you’ve learned? • What training and/or schooling did you need/take to become who you are? Please be

specific. • What professional organizations are you associated with and in what ways? • Is the career I have chosen attainable for me? • What are you most proud of?

Optional Questions:

• How would you like me to follow up; email, text, social media, letter, etc....? (Mentors like to know what you ending up pursuing that they made a difference)

• What’s one thing you would have done differently? • Who else would you recommend I connect with? • What is your biggest failure and how did you learn from it?

Summarize your interview by answering the following in your “Mentorship” journal (instructions):

6. What did you learn from your mentor? 7. What actions are you going to take after meeting with your mentor 8. Did your meeting help you decide to move in the direction of your career choice or move

in another direction? Explain.

Assessment Rubric (All aspects of assignment must be completed to be assessed) 4 (86-100%) - Conversation with mentor is submitted via either recording or video. Mentor was asked all questions including all optional questions and at least 3 that were created by you. A thoughtful summary outlining the impact the mentor had on your career pursuit. Copy of a thank you letter, or card given to your mentor outlining how their time spent with you was valuable for you. Reference letter from mentor is attained and attached. 3 - (73-85%) - Mentor was asked all questions including all optional questions and at least 3 that were created by you. Care taken in presentation of information (interview question and answers) presented in your “Mentorship” journal (punctuation, spelling, proof-read). A thoughtful summary outlining the impact the mentor had on your career pursuit. Reference letter from mentor is attained and attached.

2 - (61-72%) - Mentor asked only mandatory questions. Reference letter from mentor is attained and attached. Care has not been taken in presentation of information.

1 - (50-60%) - Mentor was only asked mandatory questions. Minimal effort

Part 3: CAREER KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS Experiential Learning Experiential learning is a process of engaging and reflecting on direct experiences beyond traditional classroom settings. This 30-hour exploration is intended to extend and/or deepen student exposure to career possibilities. Based on your needs and interests your exploration could be:

• Service learning • Volunteerism • Paid Employment • Fieldwork or research • Entrepreneurship • Projects focusing on an area of deep interest • Arts, Music, Sports focused • See your Career Facilitator if you have other ideas

Find your area of interest to complete your 30 hours of exploration.

1. On the Home page click the Portfolios tab.

2. On the Portfolios page click CLC 2020.

3. Click +Add Box then click Add Journal

4. Type “30 Hours Experiential Learning” in Journal Title

5. Answer the following questions in Journal Description

a. Company Name and Address and Phone Number, Supervisors Name

b. Job Description

c. Total Hours worked

d. One Paragraph reflection on your overall experience including: Did these 30 hours of

experiential learning help you decide to move in the direction of your career choice

or move in another direction? Explain.

Resume

1. From the pop-out menu on the left side of the Home Screen, click Work

2. To add a Resume, click +Resume

3. Give your resume the title CLC 2020 Resume click Save

4. Fill in the fields to complete the different sections

5. Write an objective that states what kind of work you are looking for

6. Education: include only your high school education (middle and elementary

school are not necessary)

7. in the sections for Work Experience, Extra Curricular, Volunteer Experience,

Skills and Abilities, & Achievements, you should have at least two entries

8. in the sections for Certifications and Hobbies & Interests, you should have at

least one entry

9. References: List the names and contact information for THREE people that will

provide a positive reference for you. They should not be people in your

immediate family or household and should be able to speak to your character

(honesty, integrity, punctuality, reliability, etc.). Always ask if you can use their

name, and always advise them if a potential employer or organization might be

in contact after you go to an interview.

10. click Preview Resume at the bottom right corner of this page to see how your

resume will look

11. click Change Design to see different formats

12. click Switch Order to change the order of your sections

13. click Export (at the bottom right corner of this page) and Download as Word to

open your resume in Microsoft word so you may spellcheck, and make any

necessary corrections

14. Once you are satisfied with the Preview of your resume, click Add to Portfolio

(estimated time to complete 30 minutes)

Education and Career Fair Complete the Assignment on the last page of this guide. Upload your results as a photo or file using the instructions below.

1. On the Home page click the Portfolios tab.

2. On the Portfolios page click CLC 2020.

3. Click +Add Media then select the Media Type

4. Take a photo or select File and upload it.

Part 4: CAREER PLANNING High School (This section can be tricky…if you’re having trouble move on and discuss with your Career Facilitator during your CLC Exit Interview)

1. From the pop-out menu on the left side of the Home Screen, click High School 2. Review the courses listed that you completed in Grade 10 & 11 and the courses

you are planning to take in Grade 12 to make sure you have enough credits to

graduate AND the right credits to qualify for post-secondary programs you are

thinking of applying to

3. The planner should show the courses you have completed and your final mark,

and courses that are planned or in progress

4. If the planner does not have the courses, you are presently taking: add all the

courses you are presently taking into the far-right column to the right of your

grade 12 courses.

5. if the planner shows you are not on track to graduate (you are missing any

required courses or do not have enough credits to graduate), click View Progress

to determine what might be missing

6. if you notice a course missing or inaccurate (perhaps a course you took at

summer school or a course you repeated online), get in touch with your

counsellor to confirm that you are on track to graduate (estimated time to

complete 10-30 minutes)

Post-Secondary

From the pop-out menu on the left side of the Home Screen, click Post-Secondary:

Here, you can research different post-secondary programs at different institutions across

Canada and in the US the advantage of using this planner over visiting websites of

individual institutions is that you can apply filters such as High School Planner, Province &

City, Institution, and so on you can search Apprenticeship opportunities, programs at

colleges and universities and workplace opportunities by keyword as you browse the

different post-secondary opportunities. The planner summarizes important details about

the program including cost for first year and entrance requirements, and provides a link

to the application and to the institution website, as well as links to similar programs

This is a critical section, and one that you may have many questions about; contact your

counsellor to discuss further

You must “Favourite” at least ONE opportunity (click on the opportunity, then click on

the HEART to add it to your Favourites)

Keep an open mind in this section – it will be easiest to use if you have completed the

previous sections (estimated time to complete will vary, generally 20-40 minutes)

From the pop-out menu on the left side of the Home Screen, click Work and choose

Occupations in this section, you can look at different occupations, either by a keyword

search, applying filters, or see suggestions myBlueprint has made based on the

information you have provided so far in addition to descriptions of each occupation, you

can see projected demand for employees in this occupation, average salary range,

education requirements, videos by people working in the field, and more.

This is a critical section, and you may end up revisiting the Post-Secondary Planner after

researching Occupations. That’s OK!! Again, please see your counsellor with questions

You must “Favourite” at least ONE opportunity (click on the opportunity, then click on

the HEART to add it to your Favourites)

Keep an open mind in this section – it will be easiest to use if you have completed the

previous sections (estimated time to complete will vary, generally 20-40 minutes)

Money

1. From the pop-out menu on the left side of the Home Screen, click Money:

2. to add a budget, click +Add Budget on the Top Right Side

3. give your budget the title CLC 2020 Budget and select the start date as

September 2021 (…the date is September 2021 as this is the September after

you graduate; not September 2020 when you will be in grade 12) click add

Budget

4. click +Add Income/Expense and click +Add Income to record all your sources of

income (…remember this budget is for after you graduate; use hypothetical

entries. Include income from employment, family or awards. Include all possible

expenses: food, entertainment, phone, rent…etc.)

If you have not yet had a conversation with your family about how your first post-

secondary year will look financially, there is no time like the present!

Include estimates of any awards (scholarships or bursaries), student loans, or gifts you

think you may receive.

click +Add Income/Expense and click +Add Expense to record all your projected

expenses; you need at least TEN income/expense items (in total) included in your budget.

Remember to look up the cost of your Post-Secondary Education for the first year.

(estimated time to complete 20-30 minutes)

Documenting your Core Competencies 1. Review the Core Competencies from the diagram on the following page. 2. Take/upload a photo or video related to how you’ve developed your competencies in

one of the core areas (Communication, Thinking, Personal & Social) over your time in high school – for example a project or presentation you’re particularly proud of. Add a reflection using an “I Can” statement and explain why you selected this item, and which competency area it relates to the most.

I.e. I Can creatively think and generate new ideas. An example of this is when…

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/Core_Competencies_Posters.pdf

You must now present your CLC 2020 Portfolio with your Career Counsellor in their Career Centre Office to receive credit for CLC. (Abby – Mr. Grell, Bateman – Mr. Dods, Yale – Mr. Radons CLC Portfolio 2020 Checklist Please check off each item as it is COMPLETED and ADDED to your portfolio in myBlueprint.

� Introducing…. (including photo); estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes

� Goals (minimum 2); estimated time to complete: 15-20 minutes

� Who am I? (Five Surveys); estimated time to complete: 30-35 minutes

� Compatibility Quiz (One Quiz); estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes

� Transferable Skills; estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes

� Inclusion and Respect; estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes

� Mentorship; estimated time to complete: 60 minutes

� 30 Hours of Experiential Learning; estimated time to complete: 20-30 minutes

� Resume; estimated time to complete: 30 minutes

� Education and Career Fair

� High School Planner; estimated time to complete: 10-30 minutes

� Post-Secondary Planner (minimum 1 opportunity); estimated time to complete: 20-40

minutes

� Occupation Planner (minimum 1 opportunity); estimated time to complete: 20-40

minutes

� Budget; estimated time to complete: 20-30 minutes

� Core Competencies – estimated time to complete 10 minutes

� Complete Capstone (See the instructions in the Capstone Student Guide 2020, October

2019)

� Exit Interview

DUE on or before January 9th (earliest submission is December 9th)

Abbotsford Gr. 11/12 Career and Education Fair Assignment

Before the Fair: 1.) What do you see yourself doing after High School Graduation? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

2.) What are the two most important things TO YOU, when choosing a career path? a. __________________________________ b. ________________________________

3.) List three (3) Careers you are interested in pursuing: a. ______________________ b. _____________________ c. _____________________

4.) What information can you get from the Career and Education Fair that will help you achieve your career goal? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ At the Fair (or Web Search):

Career Path #1

Salary/Wage $

Education Req’d - -

Pro’s - - -

Con’s - - -

#2

$

- -

- - -

- - -

#3

$

- -

- - -

- - -