1. Economic Impacts of UNINTENTIONAL Career Decision-Making Economic Impacts of UNINTENTIONAL Career Decision-Making Phil Jarvis V.P. Partnership Development Phil Jarvis V.P. Partnership Development 2003 Texas LMI Conference Catch the Wave of Labor Market Information Austin, June 11, 2003 2003 Texas LMI Conference Catch the Wave of Labor Market Information Austin, June 11, 2003

2. With good [career, learning and labor market] INFORMATION … Prevailing Wisdom … people will make good career DECISIONS.

3. O*NET, OOH, SOC ALMIS, AJB, ACIK, ACO SOCRATES, WIN, TRACER Texas LMI Products & Services OSCAR, DECIDE, CARES CDR Resources (books, brochures, magazines, videos, software) 30 Hotlines, Tabloids, Videos, “How To’s” DoD (ASVAB) Industry Sectors, Corporation, Private Publishers O*NET, OOH, SOC ALMIS, AJB, ACIK, ACO SOCRATES, WIN, TRACER Texas LMI Products & Services OSCAR, DECIDE, CARES CDR Resources (books, brochures, magazines, videos, software) 30 Hotlines, Tabloids, Videos, “How To’s” DoD (ASVAB) Industry Sectors, Corporation, Private Publishers INFORMATION Print, computer, internet, video INFORMATION Print, computer, internet, video

4. Secondary School 70% of students expect post-secondary 80% of parents expect post-secondary 32% of students go directly to college or university 15% of students drop out of high school 10% of students expect to work right after school 50% of students work directly after high school Post-Secondary 40% change programs or quit – 1st year 50% are NOT in work closely related to their programs of study 2 years after graduation Bottom Line <15% reach planned destinations Secondary School 70% of students expect post-secondary 80% of parents expect post-secondary 32% of students go directly to college or university 15% of students drop out of high school 10% of students expect to work right after school 50% of students work directly after high school Post-Secondary 40% change programs or quit – 1st year 50% are NOT in work closely related to their programs of study 2 years after graduation Bottom Line <15% reach planned destinations Reality Check (Canadian Data) Reality Check (Canadian Data)

5. 71 percent overall 78 percent – white students 56 percent – black students 54 percent – hispanic students Source: U.S. DoE Website 71 percent overall 78 percent – white students 56 percent – black students 54 percent – hispanic students Source: U.S. DoE Website National Graduation Rate Class of 1998 National Graduation Rate Class of 1998

6. Are HS Grads Ready? For the For Post- Workplace Secondary Students 80% 87% Parents 40% 65% PS Teachers 35% 53% Employers 35% 70% For the For Post- Workplace Secondary Students 80% 87% Parents 40% 65% PS Teachers 35% 53% Employers 35% 70% Source: Environics West, Calgary, 1997

7. Economic Impacts Education $700 Billion Corporate Training $200 Billion Health $460 Billion Government revenues $2,000 Billion Productivity $10,590 Billion 1% Improvement $138 Billion EACH YEAR Education $700 Billion Corporate Training $200 Billion Health $460 Billion Government revenues $2,000 Billion Productivity $10,590 Billion 1% Improvement $138 Billion EACH YEAR

8. Most youth are not ready. Most adults in career transitions face bigger challenges, and are not ready. WHY NOT? Most youth are not ready. Most adults in career transitions face bigger challenges, and are not ready. WHY NOT?

9. Global competition, evolving technology Organizations re-defining, “right-sizing” Contracting out, project-based, no benefits Commitment to customers and bottom line - not to employees Aging population, looming skills crisis Work creation by small companies Re-definition of jobs and work (Rifken, Bridges) 12-25 jobs in 5 sectors More and better opportunities – non-traditional work “packages” Result Traditional guidance “mindset” no longer works Global competition, evolving technology Organizations re-defining, “right-sizing” Contracting out, project-based, no benefits Commitment to customers and bottom line - not to employees Aging population, looming skills crisis Work creation by small companies Re-definition of jobs and work (Rifken, Bridges) 12-25 jobs in 5 sectors More and better opportunities – non-traditional work “packages” Result Traditional guidance “mindset” no longer works Changing Work Dynamic

10. VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE MODEL Help people make informed decisions VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE MODEL Help people make informed decisions Explore self (tests) Explore occupations (information) Match (Trait/Factor) and choose “best fit” Develop education/training plan Graduate and secure employment Work hard, be secure, climb the ladder Retire on pension Explore self (tests) Explore occupations (information) Match (Trait/Factor) and choose “best fit” Develop education/training plan Graduate and secure employment Work hard, be secure, climb the ladder Retire on pension

11. VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE MODEL Help people make informed decisions CAREER MANAGEMENT MODEL Help people become self-reliant, resilient citizens, able confidently to find work they love while coping with constant workforce and societal change and maintaining balance between work and life roles” VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE MODEL Help people make informed decisions CAREER MANAGEMENT MODEL Help people become self-reliant, resilient citizens, able confidently to find work they love while coping with constant workforce and societal change and maintaining balance between work and life roles”

12. OLD: Choose your DESTINATION “What will you be when...” NEW: Follow your HEART “Who are you now?” “What are your special skills?” “Who needs what you like to do?” “What work arrangements make sense?” OLD: Choose your DESTINATION “What will you be when...” NEW: Follow your HEART “Who are you now?” “What are your special skills?” “Who needs what you like to do?” “What work arrangements make sense?” Paradigm Shift

13. The High Five Career Management Principles The High Five Career Management Principles 1. Know yourself, believe in yourself and follow your heart. 2. Focus on the journey, not the destination. Become a good traveler. 3. You’re not alone. Access your allies, and be a good ally. 4. Change is constant, and brings with it new opportunities. 5. Learning is lifelong. We are learners by nature. 1. Know yourself, believe in yourself and follow your heart. 2. Focus on the journey, not the destination. Become a good traveler. 3. You’re not alone. Access your allies, and be a good ally. 4. Change is constant, and brings with it new opportunities. 5. Learning is lifelong. We are learners by nature.

14. 1. Human support Fading Link 2. Information Growing Link 3. Career management skills Missing Link 1. Human support Fading Link 2. Information Growing Link 3. Career management skills Missing Link Career Management Good life and work choices require:

15. www.blueprint4life.ca National framework of Career Management Skills National framework of Career Management Skills National Career Development Guidelines

16. APERSONAL MANAGEMENT 1build and maintain a positive self-concept 2interact effectively with others 3change and grow throughout life BLEARNING AND WORK EXPLORATION 4engage in lifelong learning 5locate and effectively use information 6understand work/society/economy relationship CCAREER BUILDING 7secure or create and maintain work 8make life and work decisions 9maintain balanced life and work roles 10understand changing nature of life and work roles 11manage one’s career building process APERSONAL MANAGEMENT 1build and maintain a positive self-concept 2interact effectively with others 3change and grow throughout life BLEARNING AND WORK EXPLORATION 4engage in lifelong learning 5locate and effectively use information 6understand work/society/economy relationship CCAREER BUILDING 7secure or create and maintain work 8make life and work decisions 9maintain balanced life and work roles 10understand changing nature of life and work roles 11manage one’s career building process COMPETENCIES US Guidelines – Canadian Blueprint

18. Acquisition ( acquire, explore, understand, discover) Application (apply, demonstrate, experience, express, participate) Personalization (integrate, appreciate, internalize, personalize) Actualization (create, engage, externalize, improve, transpose) Acquisition ( acquire, explore, understand, discover) Application (apply, demonstrate, experience, express, participate) Personalization (integrate, appreciate, internalize, personalize) Actualization (create, engage, externalize, improve, transpose) Learning Stages

20. Stage a:ACQUISITION 8.1 a1 Understand how choices are made 8.1 a2 Explore what can be learned from experiences 8.1 a3 Explore what might interfere with attaining goals 8.1 a4 Explore strategies used in solving problems 8.1 a5 Explore alternatives in decision-making situations 8.1 a6 Understand how personal beliefs and attitudes influence decision-making 8.1 a7 Understand how decisions affect self and others Stage a:ACQUISITION 8.1 a1 Understand how choices are made 8.1 a2 Explore what can be learned from experiences 8.1 a3 Explore what might interfere with attaining goals 8.1 a4 Explore strategies used in solving problems 8.1 a5 Explore alternatives in decision-making situations 8.1 a6 Understand how personal beliefs and attitudes influence decision-making 8.1 a7 Understand how decisions affect self and others Competency 8 Level 1: Explore and improve decision-making

21. Stage a: ACQUISITION (8.1 a1-a7) Stage b: APPLICATION 8.1 b1Assess what might interfere with attaining one’s goals 8.1 b2 Apply problem-solving strategies 8.1 b3 Make decisions and take responsibility for them Stage a: ACQUISITION (8.1 a1-a7) Stage b: APPLICATION 8.1 b1Assess what might interfere with attaining one’s goals 8.1 b2 Apply problem-solving strategies 8.1 b3 Make decisions and take responsibility for them Competency 8 Level 1: Explore and improve decision-making

22. Stage a:ACQUISITION (8.1 a1-a7) Stage b:APPLICATION (8.1 b1-b3) Stage c:PERSONALIZATION 8.1 c1 Examine one’s problem-solving strategies and evaluate their impact on the attainment of one’s goals 8.1 c2 Evaluate the impact of personal decisions on self and on others Stage a:ACQUISITION (8.1 a1-a7) Stage b:APPLICATION (8.1 b1-b3) Stage c:PERSONALIZATION 8.1 c1 Examine one’s problem-solving strategies and evaluate their impact on the attainment of one’s goals 8.1 c2 Evaluate the impact of personal decisions on self and on others Competency 8 Level 1: Explore and improve decision-making

23. Stage a:ACQUISITION (8.1 a1-a7) Stage b:APPLICATION (8.1 b1-b3) Stage c:PERSONALIZATION (8.1 c1-c2) Stage d:ACTUALIZATION 8.1 d1 Engage in a responsible decision-making process Stage a:ACQUISITION (8.1 a1-a7) Stage b:APPLICATION (8.1 b1-b3) Stage c:PERSONALIZATION (8.1 c1-c2) Stage d:ACTUALIZATION 8.1 d1 Engage in a responsible decision-making process Competency 8 Level 1: Explore and improve decision-making

24. 8.3 a8Explore how being positive about the future and its uncertainties may lead to creative and interesting possibilities. A possible standard for grade ten students: Students will be able to explain HB Gelatt’s 4 “rules of the road never taken” and describe a personal metaphor for their own life/work journey (river, sea, roller coaster, dice, etc.) A possible standard for grade ten students: Students will be able to explain HB Gelatt’s 4 “rules of the road never taken” and describe a personal metaphor for their own life/work journey (river, sea, roller coaster, dice, etc.) Competency 8, Level Three: 8.3Engage in life/work decision making Competency 8, Level Three: 8.3Engage in life/work decision making Measurable Standards

25. Guidelines Planning Process Step 1 Assessing Students’, Clients’ or Employees’ Needs Step 2 Revisiting One’s Mandate Step 4 Strategizing Programs and Services Improvements Step 3 Assessing Programs and Services Floating Step II Strategizing Marketing and Obtaining Support Floating Step I Assuring Organizational Readiness

26. How can Career Management Skills be Taught? Systematically

28. www.realgame.com Grade 3/4 Grade 5/6 Grade 7/8 Grade 9/10 Grade 11/12 Adults Career Management Skills Curricula Career Management Skills Curricula

29. COMPETENCIES - Four LEVELS Level 1:Primary School Level 2:Middle School Level 3:High School Level 4:Adults INDICATORS - Four LEARNING STAGES Stage 1:Acquisition Stage 2:Application Stage 3:Personalization Stage 4:Actualization COMPETENCIES - Four LEVELS Level 1:Primary School Level 2:Middle School Level 3:High School Level 4:Adults INDICATORS - Four LEARNING STAGES Stage 1:Acquisition Stage 2:Application Stage 3:Personalization Stage 4:Actualization COMPETENCIES US Guidelines – Canadian Blueprint

31. STATUS IN CANADA SPRING 2003 TOTAL: 18,000 SCHOOLS STATUS IN CANADA SPRING 2003 TOTAL: 18,000 SCHOOLS 76 % 46 % 16 % 36 % 18 % 2005 GOAL: 80 %

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33. www.realgame.com 1-888-700-8940 www.realgame.com 1-888-700-8940 More Information: Rich Froeshle, Director Texas Career Resources Network Career Development Resources (CDR) (512) 491-4941 rich@cdr.state.tx.us More Information: Rich Froeshle, Director Texas Career Resources Network Career Development Resources (CDR) (512) 491-4941 rich@cdr.state.tx.us