Corvallis School district 509J

9th Grade Career Learning Activities

During their Freshman and Sophomore year students are focusing on "Looking Deeper". Students will revise their education plans based upon further research and experience. Students will:

• Identify transferable skills

• Learn information seeking skills through summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating information

• Conduct an Undergraduate School Sort to identify schools that match personal criteria and education goals

• Compare schools: cost, average financial aid awards, admissions criteria and programs of study.

• Prepare for and experience a CRLE (includes Career-Related Learning Standards)

• Evaluate progress and revise action plan for education and career goals

9th grade Career Learning Activities include:

• Career Center Activity - CVHS

• Career Center Activity - CHS

• Resume Activity

  • Skills Analysis Activity

  • Sample Resume

  • Resume Worksheet

  • Resume Template

• Career Exploration Reflection

  • IDEAS Assessment

  • Exploring an Occupation

  • Work Importance Locator

  • Career Exploration Reflection Directions