1. 7th Grade PEP
Goal Setting

2. Overview Review SMART Goals Review goals & pathways
Explore co-curricular opportunities
Learn the components of a resume’
Complete College in Colorado resume

3. S A R T M SMART Goals Specific (who, what, where when, why, how)
Specific (who, what, where when, why, how)
Something you can Measure so you know when you have reached it
Attainable (within your power and actions to make it happen)
Realistic (within your reach to achieve)
Timely (set a timeline for when you will reach your goal) S M A R T

4. Co-curricular Opportunities
Academic goals are very important. However, just as important are activities that support but are not directly a part of your academic program.
These activities are called co-curricular activities.
Co-curricular activities can help you discover your talents, explore your interests, reach your goals and even build your resume.
Examples:
Clubs: Art, drama, debate, mock trial, yearbook, etc.
Sports: volleyball, golf, baseball, football, tennis, track, etc.
Pre-collegiates: AVID, Colorado Uplift, Gear-up, etc.

5. Co-Curricular activities can help build pathways to your goals
Long-term (5-10 years)
Intermediate goals (2-5 years)
Pathways
Short-term goals and the steps to get there
(1 month, 2 months, 6 months, or within 1-2 years)

6. (EXAMPLE) GOAL: _Helping __ __ Career Path_ ______ ___________________
5) Part-
time job to
save for
college
4) Track
& basketball
team
recognition
Participate in pre-collegiate program, project voice, & class council 3)
Leadership at church youth group & tutor at local teen center 2)
WHY:
1) )
2) )
3) )
4) )
Earn 3’s &/or 4’s on report card & make National Honor Society 1)

7. Co-curricular Activities
Using your handout, compile a list of your current school and community co-curricular activities.
Using your handout, list your co-curricular goals or future activities. For instance, list some clubs or sports teams you might be interested in joining.
Write a short-term SMART goal regarding one of these activities.

8. Co-curricular Activities
Student Council or Student Leadership
National Honor Society
Project Voice
Sports Teams (e.g. volleyball, cross-country, football, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, baseball, softball, swimming, tennis, cheerleading, dance or step team, etc.)
Band, jazz band, marching band, flags, choir, swing choir, drama, theatre, etc.
Clubs (e.g. boys and girls club, art/drama club, debate, mock trial, GSA, chess club, step club, future film makers, yearbook, FBLA, etc.)
Volunteer or service learning activities
Pre-collegiate programs (e.g. AVID, Colorado Uplift, Gear-up, etc.)
YouthBiz or after school programs
Youth Group, Young Life, etc.
Cross-country
After school or summer program
Peer tutoring
Volunteering at a hospital
examples
In December, I will try out for the school basketball team. Between now and December, I will practice with friends at least 2 times per week.

9. Resume
Resume
Document that highlights your strengths, skills, education, leadership, and work or related experience (e.g. your co-curricular activities)
Used as a tool to market or sell yourself when applying for a job, scholarship, college program, or another related opportunity.

10. Go to www.collegeincolorado.org Sign in using the information below:
Click “Sign In”
dps482679
(dps + student ID number)
040900
(6 digit birthday, mmddyy)

11. Resume Builder Click “Career Planning”
Scroll down to the box that says “Get a Job” and click the link
Click the “Resume Builder” link
Click “Build a new resume”

12. Components of a Resume 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Personal Information
Career/Cluster goal
Skills & Qualifications
Work History (Skip)
Education (Skip)
Certificates (Skip)
Activities & awards
Interests or hobbies
References
Your resume’ format

13. 1) Personal Information

14. 2) Employment Objective
If you have a specific career goal in mind, use the drop down list to search for your career.
If you are unsure, click “Continue without selecting a specific career goal”
If you click this, another box will appear. Type in your general career goal in the box provided (e.g. Health, Law, Building/Construction, Human Services, Education, Business, Natural Resources, Arts/Communication, etc)

15. 3) Skills & Qualifications
Complete my homework on time
Organize class materials
Take notes for class
Work well with others to complete group projects
Set short- and long-term goals
Ask for help when needed
Read and understand a variety of material
Use technology to access information
Communicate effectively with others
examples

16. Work History, Education, and Certificates/Licenses
These 3 sections will be critically important for your future resume.
However, at this point, you likely don’t have a significant work history, an educational degree, or any certificates or licenses.
You may skip these sections by clicking “My work history is complete,” etc.

17. 4)Accomplishments & Activities
Basketball team captain
Track/Cross-country, most improved award
Youth Group Leadership Team
Band and jazz band, 2nd chair
National Honor Society
Student Council
Project Voice
Peer Tutoring
Yearbook
Mock trial and debate team
examples

18. 5) Your Interests examples Dancing Reading Working out
Listening to music
Babysitting
Snowboarding
Playing basketball
examples

19. Skip 6) References example Skip the “Other Information” section
Complete the “References” section. Type in the name of a few teachers or other adult mentors who might be willing to speak to your strengths and/or recommend you for future employment.
Skip
Mr. Roberts
Mrs. Smith
Otherwise click to “Add ‘References available upon request’ to the end of your resume”
example

20. Final Resume
Select a format and then click “See your resume” to view your completed resume!

21. Congratulations You just completed your first resume!