JENNIFER A. KUNTZ, M.EDHOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY

COUNSELING 511JKUNTZ@HOLYFAMILY.EDU

WWW.JKUNTZ425.ANGELFIRE.COM

Career Orientation and High School Students

A Video Introduction for this Presentation

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Statistics

As per the National Center for Education Statistics in 2003:Only 32% of African Americans were enrolled in college

( National Center for Education Statistics 2005)

Only 23% of Latinos were enrolled in college

as oppose to 42% of Caucasians who were enrolled in college (NCES 2005)

These stats have several contributing factors such as: socioeconomic status, demographics, etc. These statistics can change with the help of school counselors, parents, state and federal grants and programs.

In today’s era, it seems that students are unsure about their future plans. As a school counselor, one should recognize this uncertainty and begin the career planning phase with students as early as possible. This phase can begin as early as a student entering into ninth grade and planning his or her academic career.

THE FOLLOWING SLIDES DESCRIBE AND LIST SEVERAL LINKS TO WEBSITES THAT CAN PROVIDE

INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TESTS THAT STUDENTS ARE

REQUIRED TO TAKE FOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE. SOME OF THE INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED ON

THESE WEBSITES ARE:Stress Management techniquesTest Taking Techniques to improve test scoresHistory of Stanford Achievement Test

Achievement Test Websites

History of SAT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAT

Wikipedia is an informational Website that will provide the history of the Stanford Achievement Test. This website is appropriate for school counselors who are working with students who are at the beginning of their career planning. This website can give student’s better understanding of why colleges look at the SAT scores.

http://www.actstudent.org/wwm/index.html

This website discusses the standardized test known as ACT as well as several different career paths for students. This website is very useful for students and counselors to use together.

 http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/glossar1/p/achievementtest.htm

This website discusses the reasons why there is standardized testing as well as how the tests are scored. This website is very useful for parents who are looking to help their child do better on a test, understand what the test results mean, and the impact of the test scores on the child’s entrance into college. http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/standardized.testing.html

This website also helps parents work with their children to do well on standardized tests. This information can be useful for counselors who are working with parents and students who might be having a tough time with standardized testing.

How to Improve SAT test scores

http://www.ehow.com/how_2104366_improve-stanford-achievement-test-scores.html

The Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) is often stressful for teenagers. This website helps parents work with their children regarding improving their test scores and relieving the stress of taking the SAT.

http://www.achievementtech.com/go/alignments-and-correlations/national/stanford-achievement-test-10

This website is another site that can help students improve their test taking skills. There several different type of tests that this website offers. The tests are designed to help students improve their skills as well as their knowledge base.

THE FOLLOWING SITES PROVIDE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAREER TESTING FOR STUDENTS. THESE

WEBSITES ARE USEFUL TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS. STUDENTS PROVIDE

INFORMATION ABOUT THEMSELVES ( I .E HOBBIES, INTERESTS, DISLIKES, ETC) AND THE TEST RESULTS

SHOW WHAT OCCUPATIONS THAT THE STUDENTS MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT BE INTERESTED IN.

Career Test Websites

http://www.free-career-test.com

http://www.students.net/studentschool

This website is a great website for students and parents to work together. It has many interesting links regarding colleges, student loans, and career testing.

http://www.funeducation.com/

This website offers several different career tests as well as information regarding degree programs. This website can help students who might feel that they are not ready for post secondary education.

THE FOLLOWING LINKS PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT

INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Career Information

http://www.wisemantech.com/guidance/careerinfo.html

This website can link a student, counselor or parent to other websites that have further information regarding career planning and information. It is very useful for a school counselor with students who are not aware of where to begin to look for information regarding career orientation. This website is an excellent site to start with when students are in the beginning phase of planning their career.

http://www.careerpath.com/

This website was designed by Career Builder. This site offers free career testing as well as a different look at what employment opportunities are out there for students who might not want to pursue a post secondary education.

THE FOLLOWING SLIDES PRESENT INFORMATION REGARDING PROFESSIONAL

WEBSITES AS WELL AS WEBSITES THAT CAN HELP COUNSELORS, STUDENTS AND

PARENTS INTERACT.

School Counselor Sites

The National Career Development Association

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a founding division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span.

To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with interest in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service.

This website is helpful for counselors looking for activities, publications, and research regarding career development.

Career Test for High School Students

This website is a great tool for school counselors. It discusses different types of career testing and why career testing is important for high school students.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/career-test-for-high-school-students.html

http://www.collegeboard.com/

Website designed to help all parties regarding academic testing/career orientation. This website will track the student’s scores, the colleges he or she can apply to, as well as what is needed for college entrance.

School Counselor Articles

The following articles discuss career orientation and different approaches to career counseling for all grades. These articles can be found on the American School Counselor Website. I have also added them to my website under “Interesting Articles regarding Career Orientation”.

http://jkuntz425.angelfire.com/counfac1.html

School Counselor Articles Cont.

1. Catch a Dream by Karen D. Rowland, Ph.D., LPC, NCC

2. On a More Personal Note by Patricia Nailor, Ed.D and Karl Squier, Ed.D

3. Who sees a School Counselor for College Information? A National Study by Julia Bryan, Ph.D.,Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., Cheryl Moore-Thomas, Ph.D., and Norma L. Day-Vines, Ph.D.

Government Website for Students

http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public

This website is a government based website that is a great website for students and parents to research several topics including but not limited to: colleges, internships, and financial aid information

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Internet Address Book

Internet Address Book Excerpts

Video Introduction to Career Orientation

finalREF

National Center for Education Statistics. (2005).Youth

indicators, 2005.Trends in the well-being of America’s

youth.Washington,DC: Author.