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classroom and library resources to benefit students

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

The Company We Keep…

Preparing Students for 21st Century

“Twenty first century skills are the lifeblood of a productive workforce in today's global, knowledge-based economy. As more of our economic competitors move to foster 21st century skills development within their educational systems, the United States faces a critical challenge to keep pace in preparing our students to meet the demands of global community and tomorrow’s workforce. “ --- from Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Have you prepared your students for 21stC workforce?

Why Online Career Curriculum? Students exploring career paths and preparing Educational

Development Plans CTE Teachers offering supplemental curriculum that supports

21st C online experience Districts applying for Perkins Grant money to develop the

academic, vocational, and technical skills of secondary and post-secondary students who elect to enroll in vocational technical education programs

Vocational Programs developing curriculum Adult Continuing Education Programs training adults for

successful employment District Human Resource & Professional Development

programs to support outplacement, career and professional development skills

Complements curriculum and services schools offer by extending reach further into student and residential community

Guidance Counselors advising students on post secondary plans

Guidance & Counseling Programs Benefit Supports competencies from the ASCA

National Standards for School Counseling Programs.

Helps counselors debunk the idea that everyone is expected to go to college - negating the “one size fits all approach”

MS/HS students exploring career interests in Educational Development Plan s(EDP)

Students’ transition to postsecondary education endeavors and 21st Century careers.

Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.

Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.

Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work.

Engage, Educate, Empower! Digital experience replicates 21st C

online environment Supplement Business curriculum with

real-world application Hands-on curriculum practice

Career Transitions Guides Students

Transition from high school to post secondary endeavors

Tools guide both college-bound students and those going directly into 21st C workforce Discover Interests Explore Careers Create Resume Introduce skills

Career Transitions Helps Prepare Students

A complete, guided, self-paced application that walks students through online process

Clear, concise information in simple-to- navigate portals

Assists all backgrounds and technology levels

Customize to curriculum, classroom and student needs

Guided Tutorials

Discover Interests

O-NET Assessment allows students to explore and discover interests Results map to Holland Interest categories Suggests careers that require various levels of experience and education

Explore Careers Career Paths and

Industries Career Overviews “Day in the Life” Education

requirements Industry growth

potential

Prepare Your Resume

Easy-to-use Resume Wizard

Spellchecker Tips and Examples Cover Letters

Resume Dashboardkeeps process organized

and visible

BuildSkills

Build virtual library Research industries Read business journals Target careers Develop soft skills

Connect to Your Classroom

Supplement curriculum

Link to More Homework Videos Class Links Community

Resources

Engage, Educate, Empower! Digital homework opportunities

Assign assessment to discover interests Report three career paths based on interests Create resume to find seasonal job or job of their

dreams!

TERC Stands For? Testing & Education Reference Center

Powered by Peterson’s Helps prepare students

for future Practice Tests Test Prep Certifications Family College Planning Career Planning

Test Prep for Every Future

Certifications

Online Test Prep Books

College Planning

Career School Search

Career Assessment

Career Search

Supports both College & Career Path Test Prep & Practice Tests Career Certifications Money Saver Career Assessment

Empowering Students, Schools & Communities