Welcome to Naviance Hoover High School

What is Naviance? A web-based software that allows you to: Explore Careers Research Colleges Research Scholarships Work on your resume Finish your Senior Exhibition so you can graduate! Discuss computer guidelines; respect, focus, attention

Log in at: http://connection.naviance.com/hooverhs

E-mail: Student ID Password: See Password List

Lesson Timeline Today – Career Interest Profiler & College Applications Jan – Resume Workshop May – Senior Survey (To be Completed Independently)

What we will do today: Welcome you back to Naviance Family Connection Complete the Career Cluster Finder Look at College Application Information Input your Game Plans Explore the site

Update your email address if you need to

Career What is a job vs a career? Job = Career = What would you like to know about a job/career?

CAREER EXPLORATION

Career What jobs do you know about? What careers do you know about? Is it important to have a plan for a career?

Click on “Cluster Finder” Career Cluster Finder The “Cluster Finder” Survey measures: Activities you would like to do in the future & Activities you are interested in or able to do right now Click on “Cluster Finder”

Here are examples of types of clusters that might show up: Government & Public Administration Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Finance Human Services Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Health Science Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Cluster Finder Activities that interest you Personal qualities you have Subjects you enjoy in school After you finish, your top 3 Clusters will appear based on:

What are your top 3 clusters? Find out your top 3 clusters What clusters came up for you? Do your clusters match your actual interests? Fill in the worksheet with your top clusters!

Explore Your Clusters Explore Careers & Clusters Search Career by keyword, by category, or alphabetically Choose 1 career & explore.

Exploring Your Clusters Search the tabs to find the information you will need to complete the worksheet. Overview Employment Outlook Credentials Related Careers Related Majors Plan of Study (HS & College Plans)

COLLEGE PLANNING

Why is this important? …Because education increases income!!! See

Click on the “colleges I’m thinking about” tab. Review Colleges Review Application Deadlines Indicate your level of interest (Low, Medium, High)

Add colleges to your list

Select “colleges I’m applying to”

Colleges I’m Applying To Here you can Choose to waive or not waive your rights to view your letters of recommendation submitted to colleges you apply to Create a Common Application Username and Password (Write it down or be sure it is something you will remember)

You can come to this page to Add colleges and identify if your application submission is pending or if it has been submitted See teacher recommendations that have been uploaded View a detailed status of letters of recommendation submission (dates) This page will help you and your counselors know the status of your college applications

What is YOUR Game Plan? Click on “About Me” Tell us your Game Plan Complete the: Goals After High School section (Goal & Career Interest 1 & 2) Determine your College Interests List 3 people in the References section Our own personal story

Other items to explore… Scholarships!!

Review Search careers based on your interests Discover pathways to get to your desired career College applications Letters of recommendation Complete your game plan

Questions?? If you have any questions or need help with any part of Naviance Family Connection ask your counselor. Any counselor can help you! And remember…You can log on from ANYWHERE! Try it at home!