1. CAREER & WORKFORCE READY
Susan Gubing, Careersmarts

2. College Ready Student does not need to take remediation courses and
can perform
academically
at the college level
in order to obtain the
A.A.S or B.S. degree
within 2 or 4 years.

3. College Ready is NOT Ready Enough

4. National Career Ready Standards:
Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of
decisions.
6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

5. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

6. I AM CAREER READY!
After completing numerous career and work-based learning activities I can say with confidence……..
I have identified my career interests.
I have completed the “Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge” which includes many work-based learning activities such as field trips, guest speakers, job shadowing, internships, and volunteer experiences.
I have chosen which career clusters I wish to work in based upon the environment.
I can match my interests to:
High School and post-secondary course selections
I have created my career plan, resume and ePortfolio to be used in plotting my future road to success.
Clubs, Community Service, Internships
Job titles and career ladders
Post-secondary training and education such as college majors
Employers
Industry Credentials
Unions and professional associations

7. I AM WORKFORCE READY!
After completing numerous career and work-based learning activities I can say with confidence……..
I know how to identify and research potential employers.
I have completed the “Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge”
I know how to apply for a job.
I know how to keep a job.
I have created my career plan, resume and ePortfolio to be used in plotting my future road to success.
I know how to get promoted.
I have my resume and ePortfolio ready for an employer to see.

8. Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge
Make Yourself Career and Workforce Ready!
POINTS
Date of Completion
Record the completion of these activities in your ePortfolio. Share your ePortfolio with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
LEVEL ONE —(5 points each)
Meet with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Plan your career and workforce readiness activities.
Complete and discuss one or more career assessment with your coordinator.
Begin your career plan
Create your online Career ePortfolio
Join a club such as DECA, SKILLS USA or other clubs in or outside of the school
Complete 20 hours of career exploration
Achieve a B (80) or higher in a career and technical education classes.
Attend a career workshop
Volunteer in your community for 15+ hours
Complete an authentic project based learning project for a corporation
Complete the “Career Cluster Survey”

9. Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge
POINTS
DATE OF COMPLETION
Meet with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Plan your career readiness activities.
Update your Career Plan
Update your ePortfolio
Continue club membership. Participate in a competition
Attend career workshops
Complete 105+ hours in a CO-OP, CEIP, GEWEP, or CDOS program
Complete an authentic project based learning project for a corporation
Update your resume
Attend an Advisory Board Meeting at your school to meet employers
Volunteer in your community for 15+ hours.
Achieve a B (80) or higher in a career and technical education classes.
LEVEL TWO — Seniors (10 points each)

10. Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge
CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS  Points Date
1. How to create your career plan
2. Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop
3. XtremeIntern – Cloud City
4. 21st Century Careers
5. Creating a dynamic resume
6. How to apply online for employment
7. How to Ace the Interview
8. LinkedIn 101
9. Twitter 101
10. Volunteering, Internships and Research Opportunities
11. Identifying and researching potential employers
12. How to create your ePortfolio
13. Networking with Alumni
14. How to Be a Successful Work-Based Learning Student
15. Etiquette Dinner
16 Young Professionals Guide to Dress and Success
17. XtremeIntern: Global Planet Solutions
18. Make connections at your school’s Advisory Board Meetings
19. How to work with different generations
20. Networking: How to Build Professional Relationships
21. Team Work and Collaboration
22. Attend College & Career Fairs
To get started or to learn more, visit your Work-Based Learning Coordinator’s Office

11. Questions about Career and Workforce Readiness
Webinar + Added Value Learning Experience

12. Susan Gubing – sue@careersmarts.com
Career Planning, Work-based Learning, Advisory Boards, 21st Century Skills
50 years in education
School/Industry Coordinator for Smithtown School District
Professional Development Provider for
Buffalo State and Hofstra – online Work-based Learning Certification
Numerous career and technical education departments
Author - Games2Careers XtremeIntern
NY State Education Consultant for CDOS Standards, WBL
Board of Directors for:
Hauppauge Industrial Association
Society for Human Resource Management
Long Island Business Educators
NYS Work Experience Association

13. WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES
10/25
11/16
1/24/17
2/28
4/4
Programs and Certification
Career and Workforce Readiness
The Role of the WBLC
Advisory Boards
Marketing Your Program
Career Counseling
Student Preparation for Training
Job Coaching Skills
Training and Placement
Labor Law and Safety Training Measures
WBL 10
WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES