1. Career Information System CIS

2. What Does CIS Do? The Oregon Career Information System (CIS) provides a comprehensive career information system of occupational and educational information to help students learn about the world of work and education.

3. CIS is Designed to Develop quality career information resources to support career self-management, career counseling, and career education; Deliver comprehensive, integrated systems of career information for career awareness, exploration, planning, and transitions; and Promote sound career decisions-making practices in education, employment, and community settings through leadership and training.

4. Information In CIS Occupations and Employment Information –Occupations –Industries –Self Employment –Military Employment –Job Search

5. Education and Training Information –Career Learning Areas –Programs of Study and Training –Schools –Transfer Policies of 4 year colleges and Universities –Financial Aid

6. CIS Tools Assist students in building educational plans and profiles (EPP’S) Assist students in documenting career- related learning standards and career related learning experiences

7. Student Portfolios My Career Planning Portfolio is a personal career folder students can create online, consisting of 5 components that is transferable between middle and high schools. It includes: My Personal Information –My CIS Favorites –My Plan –My Course Planner –My Education and Work History

8. 7th and 8th Grade Career Learning Activities During their Seventh and Eighth grade years students are focusing on creating initial education plans by learning about themselves, educational options, and the world of work. Student will: Identify occupations of interest through an interest inventory Research preparation needed for career interests using regional and national information Connect career aspirations with high school course selection and postsecondary training. Create a high school course plan to meet school requirements and personal goals Identify allies in community and school Create an action plan

9. 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

10. 9 th Grade Activities 9th grade Career Learning Activities include: Resume Activity –Skills Analysis ActivitySkills Analysis Activity –Sample ResumeSample Resume –Resume WorksheetResume Worksheet –Resume TemplateResume Template Career Exploration Reflection –IDEAS AssessmentIDEAS Assessment –Exploring an OccupationExploring an Occupation –Work Importance LocatorWork Importance Locator –Career Exploration Reflection DirectionsCareer Exploration Reflection Directions

11. 10th grade Career Learning Activities Skills Cards Activity –It’s your Life Career QuizIt’s your Life Career Quiz Resume Revision Activity –How to Make a ResumeHow to Make a Resume –Tips for an Attractive ResumeTips for an Attractive Resume –Sample ResumeSample Resume

12. 11th and 12 th 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

13. 11th grade Career Learning Activities Career Fair Experience –Attend a Career Fair –Participate in Mock Job Interviews Resume Revision Activity –Learn How to Make a Resume –Create a Sample Resume

14. 12th Grade Career Learning Activities During this time students will: Apply to postsecondary schools, apprenticeship programs, military, 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

15. 12th grade Career Learning Activities Resume Revision Activity –Senior Resume GuidelinesSenior Resume Guidelines –How to Make a ResumeHow to Make a Resume –Resume WorksheetResume Worksheet –Tips for an Attractive ResumeTips for an Attractive Resume –Sample ResumeSample Resume