2004 career cruising : a tour
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2004
Career Cruising : A Tour
Portfolio Homepage
Messages from my counselor
Documents and images that I can upload (scanned artwork, etc.)
I can update personal info, invite others to view my work, and view helpful suggestions on using the portfolio tool
Links to websites my counselor thinks I should look at
Links to websites that the I think are important
This is where I can add a web link
Assessment Results
The Matchmaker interest assessment lists my top ten careers
Other assessment results that my school uses can also be entered
Additional Assessment Results
Counselors or Administrators at my school or district can select which assessment and test results they want students to record in their portfolios
Careers that Interest Me
I can save Career information that I’ve researched in the program
I can make comments so I can remember why I’ve saved these careers
I can update or delete these careers (and comments) on an ongoing basis
Schools that Interest Me
I can keep track of the schools I have researched in the program
I can list my reasons for choosing these schools as well
Schools that Interest Me
I can view a list of related college courses for each career I’ve saved, which links to colleges that I may be interested in
Education Plan
There are several things I can do in this section
Education Plan
I can enter the high school courses I’m planning on enrolling in for each grade level
There are several things I can do in this section
Education Plan
I can choose from the course listings that have been exported and uploaded from my school’s scheduling system
Only the courses that are appropriate for the grade level that I’m selecting will appear
Education Plan
I can view the classes that I have selected at any time
Education Plan
I can close this view when I’m finished reviewing my selections
Education Plan
I can view a list of suggested high school courses for each career that I have saved
This list in turn helps me with my course planning
Career Preparation: Plans and Preparation
I can enter all the career-related activities I plan to complete in the coming school year or years
Career Preparation: Career Planning Activities
I can enter all the career planning activities I have completed already
Career Preparation: Post-Secondary Plan
I can organize my career plans by incorporating my saved careers and interest assessments results into…
Career Preparation: Post-Secondary Plan
…my post-secondary education and training goals so that I can….
Career Preparation: Post-Secondary Plan
…put together a Financial Plan of Action!
Career Preparation: Career and Life Goals
I can enter my short-term and long-term education and career goals
I can click to see examples of each
Activities and Abilities: Extracurricular Activities
I can keep track of all the activities I am involved in—whether it be sports or recreation or community service—choosing from preset lists or entering in my own selections
Activities and Abilities: Skills and Abilities
I can choose from a pre-list of skills and abilities or I can type in my own.
Activities and Abilities: Awards & Certificates
I can keep track of any awards or certificates I receive
Work Experience
I can keep an updated record of my employment history
Print Portfolio
When I’ve finished—or at any time—I can print out my portfolio, sign it, and have my parents and counselor review and sign it as well
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It’s a seamless process where I can:
1) Identify Careers and Pathways
2) Explore these Careers in detail
3) Explore Colleges
4) Create my Portfolio