Corvallis School district 509J

11th Grade Career Learning Activities

During their Junior and Senior year students are focusing on their "Next Steps". They may revise their education plan in preparation for high school-to-postsecondary transition using their career and education aspirations as guide. During this time students will:

• Apply to postsecondary schools, apprenticeship programs, military, etc

• Engage in goal-planning strategy

• Learn about and apply for financial aid awards

• Review the job search process

• Create a budget for postsecondary training

• Identify appropriate workplace behavior and revise their resume

• Conduct a Financial Aid Sort to find local, regional, and national awards

• Create a transition checklist

11th grade Career Learning Activities include:

• Career Fair Experience

  • Career Speaker & Mock Interview Reflections

• Extended Application Preparation

  • EA Handout & Lesson

  • EA Pre-Planning Proposal

  • EA Requirements and Guidelines

  • EA Requirements & Guidelines (Classes of 2010 and 2011 only)

• Resume Revision Activity

  • How to Make a Resume

  • Resume Worksheet

  • Tips for an Attractive Resume

  • Sample Resume