This program is systematic and based on the premise that students can make tentative plans and decisions with effective guidance programs in place to assist in their career development. The program involves a partnership between students, counselors, parents, co-op coordinators, administrators, employers, college admissions representatives and teachers from 15 different school districts.
Students start with prefolio workbooks to identify their top career interests and abilities.
They explore their career and educational information through a variety of structured activities. The portfolio provides the glue for career guidance delivery. In addition to the EDP, students develop a 4-year class plan based on their career and postsecondary educational decisions. Students complete a follow-up survey each fall, winter, and spring. It allows instructors to find out which students are satisfied with the program, what their career goals are, who will be enrolling next, which students will be changing programs, etc.