Career Exploration Worksheet 1

Career Exploration (25 marks) There are lots of career options and where do you start???
The first step is thinking about your strengths and interests. The next step is to think about is how much training you are willing to invest into obtaining your career. Just because you love Psychology in school doesnt mean you are willing to invest the 10-12 years (and money) it takes to become a Psychologist. Now is the time to research and find a program option that works for you and your strengths.
Task #1 Your strengths and Interests #1 List your top 6 strengths from your Strengths Comic: (2 mark) Artistic, perspective, committed, optimistic, creative, daring, #2 List your 6-8 Hobbies and Interests from your ePortfolio: (2 marks) Snowboarding, eating, making art, visiting family, dogs, cheerleading, photography, flowers, Dale, animated movies #3 What is your favorite subject/subjects in school and WHY?: (2 marks) Art, dance, and production graphics are my favorite electives. They are all classes that allow me to express my creative side. Biology is my favorite core class because I find it really interesting and I actually enjoy the material we cover. Task #2 -Find a Focus Area that interests you. Review the focus areas book. The focus areas are useful as they give you a starting point to think about the direction you want your career to go (what are your key interests?). Take a look at one or two focus areas that interest you. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. Select 1 or 2 focus areas. In 2-3 sentences, describe why this area/areas are of interest to you. (5 marks) Realtor or business owner. I would love to start my own business with my hairstyling degree. I could see myself working independently. I could also see myself being a realtor. I have an eye for design and I consider a pretty personable person. I think I would be good at helping out and knowing what the customer wants. 2. Take look at the Course Selection Form you filled out list the electives you plan on taking that might help you with your focus area. Are there any other courses you should take, that you currently dont have listed? Dont forget to visit your career centre or counselor if you have any questions! (3 marks)
I will be taking a hairdressing course at Mt. Boucherie next year. That could really help me with starting my own business. I could open up my own salon or do something related to hair. My degree with hair would also help me as a realtor. As a hairstylist you have to deal with clients and figure out how to make them happy. The same skills necessary apply to both owning a business and working as a realtor to sell homes to clients.
Task #3 - How much post-secondary education is right for YOU? There are many options to obtaining your career workplace training, apprenticeship, college, university, and the military are a few of your options. Before you begin selecting a career and diving into your research you have to really think about how much further education you are interested in. Review the following options to see what best suits you. In 2-3 sentences, describe what one (or two options) is the best fit for you think about time commitment, costs, and your academic ability. You dont need to research individual programs, just think about if you are more interested in trades, certificate programs, diploma, or university (5 marks) The hairdressing program assists you in getting an apprenticeship with a hair salon. So right out of school I will be set up with a stable job. The training I get at the program next year will give me the certificate I need to become a Hairstylist. If I decide I want to go further in the career I could also take another course at collage for a year. But it isnt necessary as I am getting all the education I need through school. I am interested in going into a certificate program as it doesnt take very long, isnt too expensive and its a guaranteed job with training. Its something I know I would love to do and will enjoy!
FOUNDATION TRADE CERTIFICATES These programs introduce you to a variety of trades training opportunities. Grads often receive some technical training credit towards their desired trade. These programs are typically six to 12 months long. Click here to see Okanagan College Foundation program offerings. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS Apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training, work experience and post-secondary classroom instruction. Click here to see Okanagan College Apprenticeship program offerings. **Also, SD23s Dual Credit programs in your Grade 12 year. CERTIFICATE Normally involves up to one year of full-time study. Academic certificates are typically made up of 30 credits or about 10 courses. These programs are typically taken at a college. Click here to see Okanagan College Certificate program offerings. DIPLOMA Normally involves two years of full-time study. Academic diplomas are usually made up of 60 credits or about 20 courses. These programs are typically taken at a college. Okanagan College offers many diploma programs such as Business Administration Diploma or Commercial Aviation Diploma. BCIT offers many diploma programs at their Burnaby campus. BACHELORS DEGREE (Undergraduate degree) Normally requires four years of academic course work. You can apply right to the University or start at a college and transfer in your first year or two. It is common to gain specialization in one subject area through a Major. MASTERS DEGREE Normally involves two years of full-time studies beyond an undergraduate degree. The degree offers you the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills through a combination of course
work and independent research under a faculty advisor. The research is presented in the form of a thesis. Task #4 - COBSS Central Okanagan Bursary & Scholarship One application allows students to apply to hundreds of awards. Bursary primarily based in financial need. Scholarship based on excellence in a variety of areas (academic, fine arts, applied skills, sports, community involvement, etc.)
Visit SD23s COBSS website for the following questions. You can answer in point form. (6 marks) 1. Who is eligible for a COBSS award? Anyone graduating from grade 12 who plans to attend an approved fulltime post-secondary institution right after graduation. 2. Post the link to where you find the application: https://ereg.sd23.bc.ca/cobss/ 3. Do you plan on applying? Why or Why not? I dont have any plans to sign up for it as I dont plan on going to college immediately after graduation. I think it would be a great opportunity for someone who cant afford to pay for their education themself.

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