Career Exploration Grade Description of Activity Link to Resources Timeline 6th Take an interest assessment at the “Career One Stop.” Explore career clusters on the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Explore careers related to students’ strengths, skills, and talents. Create an Action Plan with academic and personal goals. 7th Grade Individual Success Plan Brochure and introduction letter sent home. Host a parent night to educate parents about ISP including the 5-year academic plan. Understand the importance of academic success and consequences of falling behind. Show “Job Hunter” videos on MS companies and careers. Connect students with videos based on chosen career cluster. 8th Grade Take the skills and work values assessment at the “Career One Stop.” Show “Job Hunter” videos based on MS companies and careers. Connect students with videos based on chosen career cluster. Host/attend a career fair. Host parent night at the high school to educate parents on graduation requirements and high school opportunities. Focus on how academic and extracurricular choices differ from middle school Mississippi Career Development Pacing Guide 9th–12th grade Career Planning Grade Description of Activity Link to Resources Timeline 9th Grade Complete the “Explore Careers” activities on the Career One Stop website Self-Assessment Interest Assessment Skills Assessment Work Values Assessment Take the “Career Cluster Interest Survey” Explore career opportunities on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Use “My Next Move” to explore careers
Emphasize institutional and private scholarship opportunities Discuss ACT and SAT with students The importance of these assessments How they are used for college admissions and placement Provide registration information Provide test prep information PSAT Benefits of taking Registration information Test prep information Set academic and college/career goals. Review/revise academic plan for high school Career Planning Grade Description of Activity Link to Resources Timeline 10th Grade Cont. Optional Activities Create an ACT profile account and complete the inventories Create a College Board account and complete the “Getting Started” activities Utilize College Board’s CollegeEd College Planning Program 11th Grade Create an ACT profile account And/Or Create a College Big Future account Review “College Planning Checklist” for 11th grade
Mississippi Better Business Bureau State business directory Mississippi Chambers of Commerce Link to all COCs in the state. Each COC website provides information about businesses in the area. Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Resource to access all information pertaining to MDE offices, professional development, strategic plans, etc. Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services State agency that provides resources to help Mississippians with disabilities find new careers, live more independently, overcome obstacles, and face new challenges. Mississippi Development Association/Mississippi Works MS Works is an economic development program created to drive and grow new industries and ideas. Mississippi Manufacturers Associations (MMA) MMA provides information through committees, seminars, workshops, publications, and online resources regarding manufacturing in MS. Mississippi Minority Business Registry This registry serves as a comprehensive directory of minority- and woman-owned companies within the state of Mississippi. Mississippi School Counseling Model Guidance model for school counseling in MS Monster Resource for resume and interview tips.
child’s school life. USDE Office of Career Technical and Adult Education -- Perkins Collaborative Resource Network A resource for grants, as well as teacher resources pertaining to workforce development Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU) Mississippi State University RCU benefits K-12 and higher education by developing curricula and assessments, providing training and learning opportunities for educators, researching and evaluating programs, supporting and promoting career and technical education, and leading education innovations. Rise Up Mississippi MS one-stop-shop for career and college. State Workforce and Investment Board (SWIB) A centralized location for workforce and economic information of the state. WorkKeys ACT WorkKeys® assessments are the cornerstone of the ACT workforce solutions. The assessments help you measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance. Professional Organizations American Counseling Association American School Counselor Association