2. Academic and Career Planning Karen Jones Elementary Guidance Counselor (Kilby Shores) Sarah Catlett Middle School Guidance Counselor (King’s Fork) Sheila Williams High School Guidance Counselor (Lakeland) Gail BessAndre Skinner Coordinator for CTE and Adult Ed. Pruden Center Director October 8, 2015

3. Interest inventory (VA Career View) Exposure to careers (Career Day) Introduction of the Middle School Academic and Career Plan Completion of the 6 th grade portion the Career Plan Elementary School Plan Development

7. Virginia Wizard - Skills Inventory Soft Skills (Workplace Readiness) Hard Skills (Job Specific) - Values Inventory Working Alone vs. On a Team Quiet vs. Active Environment Career Days and College and Career Readiness Fair 6 th grade plan revisited. 7 th and 8 th grade sections of the plan are completed. Middle School Plan Development

10. 7 th Grade -- Introduction to the High School Academic and Career Plan, completion of the 8 th and 9 th grade sections of the two plans Students are introduced to the Program of Studies and special programs (PLTW, IB, Pruden, GSA) 8 th Grade – High School Academic and Career Plan is developed Middle School Plan Development

12. Interest and Values Inventories (VA Wizard) Career Fairs Identification of a Career Cluster Pathway Academic and Career Plans are revisited High School Planning

13. Diploma/Graduation requirements are discussed (standard, advanced, or special diploma) Calculation of Verified Credits Monitor special requirements for Graduation (Keyboarding, Economics and Personal Finance, Virtual, Community Service, and Industry Credentialing) High School Planning

14. Overview – Assessments Based on Business and Industry Standards – Graduation Requirement for 2013-2014 First-Time Ninth Graders – Benefits » Opportunity for Students to Demonstrate Skills/Knowledge » Adds Value to Student Transcripts and Resumes Opportunities – Industry Examinations » Agribusiness Examination » Microsoft Office Suite 2013 » Customer Service and Sales – Occupational Competency Assessments » Financial Literacy » Hospitality, Management, Food & Beverage » Project Lead the Way End-of-Course Exams – State Licensures Industry Credentialing Opportunities High School

15. Overview - Sixteen Programs - Seating Allocation Opportunities - State Recognized Industry Examinations (15)  VA State Board Exam, CIW, Oracle, ASE  Verified Credits towards Graduation - Dual Credit Courses (VACC) Database Management (6), Early Childhood (12), EMT (3), Geospatial Technology (4), Modeling & Simulation (15), PC Technology (6), Welding (3) Marketing - 10 th & 11 th Grade Student Tours - Visits to Elementary & Middle Schools (Career Day) - Principals & Counselors Day/College Career Readiness Fair Industry Credentialing Opportunities The Pruden Center