Student Name_________________________ Home School_____________________________ Required Entries Due Date Date Completed Initials (Instructor) Signed Portfolio Agreement (New Student ONLY) Friday- October 10, 2014 Annual Career Objective Form Friday- October 10, 2014 Junior Course Selection Friday- October 10, 2014 Reflection of Sophomore Short Term Goal Plan (Review & rewrite if applicable) Friday- October 24, 2014 Define Your Future Occupation Friday- October 24, 2014 Junior Vocational Reflective Entry # 1 Friday- October 24, 2014 Resume Friday- November 14, 2014 Cover Letter Friday- November 14, 2014 Junior Vocational Reflective Entry # 2 Friday- November 14, 2014 Job Application Friday- November 14, 2014 Mock Interview Thursday-December 4, 2014 Junior Vocational Reflective Entry # 3 Friday- December 12, 2014 Interview Follow-Up Thank You Letter Friday- January 9, 2015 Junior Vocational Reflective Entry # 4 Friday- January 9, 2015 Program Competencies Friday- January 9, 2015 Organize Portfolio Wednesday- January 14, 2015 Vocational Program_____________________ Entries in the portfolio should be in the same order as this checklist. CTE Annual Student Career Objective SAMPLE (Please fill in the correct information) Student Name ___________________________________
Cover Letter Format Hit enter 6 times for proper top margin (Street Address/P.O. Box Number) (City, State Zip Code) (Date) QS (Hit enter 4 times) (Employer Name) (Employer Title) (Company Name) (Street Address/P.O. Box Number) (City, State Zip Code) Dear (Mr. /Ms. Employer Surname): Salutation includes only title and last name I am writing in response to your advertisement in the (Newspaper/Magazine/Online) for a (position). My resume is enclosed for your consideration. I am confident that you will find me well qualified for the present job. My background is in (career focus) at (school). Your announcement indicated a preference for applicants with (area of knowledge) knowledge. As you will see in my resume, I have an extensive background in the following areas. (skill 1) (skill 2) (skill 3) (skill 4) (skill 5) I welcome an opportunity to meet with you and discuss in more detail my qualifications for the (position) position. I look forward to hearing from you to set up an interview at a mutually convenient time. My contact information is (717-123-4567 or email ). Thank you for considering my credentials. DS (Hit enter 2 times) Sincerely, QS (Hit enter 4 times) (Signature) Student signature in Black ink (Your name typed) 16
Follow Up Thank You Letter Format Hit enter 6 times for proper top margin (Street Address/P.O. Box Number) Type in student’s return address/home address (City, State & Zip Code) (Date) QS (Hit enter 4 times) (Employer Name) (Title) (Company Name) (Street Address/P.O. Box Number) (City, State & Zip Code) DS (Hit enter twice) Dear (Mr. /Ms. Employer Surname): Salutation includes only title and last name Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the (position) position. I enjoyed meeting with you to review my resume and (career focus) skills. I am very confident that I would make an excellent addition to your team at (Company name). I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding your decision on fulfilling the position. My contact information is (717-123-4567 or email ). DS (Hit enter twice) Respectfully yours, QS (Hit enter 4 times) (Signature) Student signature in Black ink (Your name typed)
List of Current Vocational Program Competencies Instructions You will need to ask your teacher 2 weeks before the final deadline for a list of the competencies you have completed in your program as of the due date for each school year. The list of competencies you can complete in your program should continue to grow each year you attend the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. You will include a list in your portfolio for your sophomore, junior, and senior years. 21