1. Career Exploration Tools
“Purpose Driven Education”
1321 Butte St. Suite 101 Redding, CA 96001
(530)
(All Tools available on our web site)

2. Vision at 35 years of age
Adapted from Career Association With Resources for Education Inc. (C.A.R.E.)
Used with permission.
Name: Sam Student Today’s Date: October 31, Current Age: 17
At age 35, do you . . .
1) Own a house? __________
2) Eat well? ___________ Dine Out? ________
3) Are you married? ­­­­­­­­­­­­­___________
4) Have children? ___________ If so how many? _______
5) Own a car: ___________ How many? _______
6) Own a SUV? ___________
7) Own a RV? ___________
8) Own a boat? ___________ If so, what kind?______
9) Do you take regular vacations?______
10) Save for your children’s education?______
11) Have “toys” (big screen TVs, stereo, cell phones, computers?_____
12) Like nice clothes? __________
13) Save for retirement? ___________
14) Own your own business?­­__________
Continued

3. 15) Are you a supervisor at work?___­­___________________
16) What kind of work do you do?______________________
17) What is your spouse’s vocation?______________________
18) Is your spouse motivated?______________________
19) Are you ready for a financial emergency/Misc?_______
20) Do you usually want more than you have?_______

4. (Score Sheet-In today’s Dollars) Per Month needed after taxes:
Per Month needed after taxes:
1) ____ ($5.50 per month per $1000 in value (250K = per
month) adjusted for 20% down years)
-Property Taxes $300 per month
-Utilities $150 per month
-Insurance $125 per month
2) ____($250 per month per adult, $350 if eating out)
3) ____($400 per month-Health and Life Insurance)
4) ____($500 per month per child)
5) ____ ($450 per car-includes license and insurance)
6) ____ ($550 per SUV-includes license and insurance)
7)____ ($450 per RV-includes license and insurance)
8)____ ($300 per boat-includes license and insurance)
9)____ ($300 per month for 2 vacations a year)
10)____ ($200 per child)
11)____ ($200 per month –computer, cell phones, TV, etc.)
12)____ ($150 per month - clothing allowance)
13)____ ($500 per month – depending on goals)

5. (Score Sheet cont.)
14) N/A Shows need for education and traditional values
15) N/A Shows need for education and traditional values
16) N/A Shows need for education and traditional values
17) N/A Shows need for education and traditional values
18) N/A Shows need for education and traditional values
19) ($200 per month)
20) N/A Shows need for education to secure good paying job
$ ______ TOTAL monthly needed income (after taxes)
$______ Annual income needed (after taxes)
$______ Divided by .75 equals approximated gross income needed before state and federal tax.

7. College OPTIONS FREE Career Map To Success

8. Step 1
Career Assessment-Complete through your school career center or through links below: A) B) C)

9. Step 2
Research Results-After determining a career fit or more refined direction continue to research by verifying, analyzing and confirming through the following links: A)
B) C)

10. Step 3 Secure a related Job Shadow or even a possible internship:
Contact your counselor or College OPTIONS advisor.
If applicable register on the Reach Higher
Shasta web site:
D) Use College OPTIONS Mini-Job Shadow interview form

11. STEP 3D DEAR MINI-JOB SHADOW PARTICIPANT,
 AFTER YOUR SUCCESSFUL CAREER ASSESSMENT AND RELATED RESEARCH, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COLLEGE OPTIONS ADVISOR OR COUNSELOR TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW WITH A PROFESSIONAL IN THE CAREER FIELD YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. THIS INTERVIEW SHOULD LAST NO MORE THAN 45 MINUTES.
THE BEST FIT FOR YOUR CAREER AND EDUCATION IS THE GOAL !!
PLEASE BE SENSITIVE TO YOUR MENTOR'S TIME AS WELL AS THEIR PRIORITY OF ATTENDING TO THEIR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES.
BELOW IS A LIST OF "ROOT" QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO ASK, DESIGNED TO DISCOVER ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR CAREER GOALS:
1) WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
2) WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
3) WHAT IS A TYPICAL WORK WEEK LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?
4) HOW DIFFICULT IS EMPLOYMENT IN THIS FIELD?
5) WHAT IS THE NORMAL INCOME RANGE FOR THIS JOB?
6) ANY SPECIAL TOLLS ON YOUR FAMILY AS A RESULT OF YOUR CAREER?
7) WHAT WAS YOUR COLLEGE MAJOR?
8) IS GRADUATE WORK NECESSARY/RECCOMMENDED FOR YOUR CAREER?
9) ANY SCHOOL RECOMMENDATIONS?
10) ANY CHANCE OF AFTER SCHOOL OR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FOR ME AT
YOUR WORK PLACE?
11) ARE THERE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES HERE?
12) WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS FIELD FOR YOUR OWN SON OR
DAUGHTER?
REMEMBER TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY AND EXERCISE YOUR BEST MANNERS. BE SURE TO BE ON TIME AND DO NOT OVERSTAY YOUR WELCOME. THIS PERSON IS GRACIOUSLY VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME.

12. B) http://www2.assist.org/exploring-majors/Welcome.do
Step 4
After securing a final career direction, determine your major or education plan: A)
ors-careers B)

13. Step 5
After securing your education plan research compatible institutions: A) B) C) D) E)

14. College OPTIONS Decision Tool Step 5E

15. Step 6
APPLY to Applicable Institutions (usually in October/November of senior year):
A) http//admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/ B) C)

16. Step 7
Complete FAFSA in the Fall of senior year (no later than March 2nd of senior year) in order
to be considered for Cal Grant if applicable ( As long as you are attending an approved institution you must complete a FAFSA every school year.
A) Attend your schools Financial Aid Night and Cash for College Event to receive free information on financial aid and scholarships:
B) Seek FREE Financial Aid assistance from your counselor and College OPTIONS before completing FAFSA:

17. Step 8
After receiving acceptance from your institution you will receive an Award Letter outlining your financial aid offer. Seek FREE assistance: