Full Education and Career Planning Worksheet: for ESOL 5, ASE, and Bridge Classes Name: Program/Classes: Teachers:

PART I Self Exploration Some jobs or volunteer work I have done (or attach a resume): Job Title Dates Worked Date:

My work values: 1. 2. 3.

Three skills I have: 1. 2. 3.

Credentials or degrees I have:

Two occupations that I would like to explore further: 1. 2. PART II Occupational Exploration For each of the two occupations listed above complete the following information:
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Occupation #1 Occupation Title: Average Annual Salary: List some things that a person in this type of occupation does: 1. 2. 3.

List some information about the working conditions in this occupation. For example, does it require working outside or indoors? Does it require sitting or standing all day? 1. 2. 3.

Current outlook for hiring:

low demand

average demand

high demand

This occupation matches my job values, interests, and skills in the following ways: 1. 2. 3. What training, degrees, or license do you need for this occupation?

What educational steps do you need to take to prepare for this career?

Where could you get the education? How long will it take for training or a degree program?

Cambridge Community Learning Center; rev 7/8/13 Adapted from SABES Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE & ESOL Classroom

Occupation #2 Occupation Title: Average Annual Salary: List some things that a person in this type of occupation does: 1. 2. 3.

List some information about the working conditions in this occupation. For example, does it require working outside or indoors? Does it require sitting or standing all day? 1. 2. 3.

Current outlook for hiring:

low demand

average demand

high demand

This occupation matches my job values, interests, and skills in the following ways: 1. 2. 3. What training, degrees, or license do you need for this occupation?

What educational steps do you need to take to prepare for this career?

Where could you get the education? How long will it take for training or a degree program?

Cambridge Community Learning Center; rev 7/8/13 Adapted from SABES Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE & ESOL Classroom

Barriers to employment in these fields: 1. 2. Personal supports to help me succeed: 1. 2. PART III Goals Short Term Goal (6 months - 1 year):

Long Term Goal (2-5 years):

Every long term goal is made up of many short term goals and steps. As I get closer to my long term goal I will set new short term goals. The steps I need to take now to reach my long term goals are: Step 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Date to complete step

Follow Up Date Update

Cambridge Community Learning Center; rev 7/8/13 Adapted from SABES Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE & ESOL Classroom