1. Portfolio
My Portfolio
Education
Work
Learning &
Career
Skills

2. Portfolio is a visual representation of your: Strengths Abilities
Learning
Experience
Strengths
Abilities
Skills

3. Portfolio
Two types:
Learning
Career

4. Learning Portfolio
An learning portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the
student's efforts, progress and
achievements in one or more areas
[over time].

5. Learning Portfolio Multiple purposes:
Learning/Process – collection of artifacts that demonstrates learning
Assessment – to assess student learning

6. Learning Portfolio Recap
When would a learning portfolio be used?
Why would a learning portfolio be used?

7. “A portfolio is opinion
Portfolio Tells a Story
“A portfolio is opinion
backed by fact...
Students prove what
they know with samples
of their work.”
(Paulson & Paulson, 1991, p.2)

8. Supplies for a Learning Portfolio
Three – ring binder
White with clear slip cover on the front is the best choice.
Sheet protectors
High-quality paper
Tabs
Optional: photo-sheet holders, plastic
pouches

9. ACA 115 Learning Portfolio
Requirements
Binder with tab dividers and cover page
Label tabs in this order:
Goals – long and short term goals
Educational Plan - Career Key
Learning Styles Inventories
Sample Course Work – 4 samples
Miscellaneous/Personal/Certifications – This tab is optional.

10. Portfolio How can I use this portfolio that I will complete in class?
Used for a grade in ACA 115
Some programs require a portfolio – Cosmetology, Early Childhood/School Age Development, Agriculture, etc.
Convert portfolio into a Career Portfolio that can be used for a lifetime

11. Employment/Career Portfolio
Employment portfolio is an interview tool used to answer questions and help the job seeker win the job.

12. Career Portfolio
Keep everything you want to record and keep related to your studies / work / life

13. Ways a Career Portfolio Can be Used
Seeking admission to college or graduate school
Changing careers
Going for a promotion, work reassignment or annual review

14. Planning a Career in the New Economy
Think of careers as portfolios of work
Think of yourself in terms of a “portable” skill-set
Conduct your future job search, as if you were marketing a product called “Me Inc.”

15. Why should you use a Portfolio?
Sets you apart from other candidates
Demonstrates your unique talents and
abilities
Items illustrate your style, ability, and
creative potential
Items can support what you tell
the employer

16. Career Portfolio Categories
Personal Information
Personal Goals and Job History
Skills and Attributes
Education and Training
Testimonials and Recommendations

17. Personal Information Birth Certificate Health Records Picture ID
Social Security Card
Driver’s license
Non-citizen status papers
Survey, test, or assessment results

18. Personal Goals and History
Describe your career goals and objectives
Excellent way to emphasize your commitment and consistency to a career direction

19. Ways to Develop Skills Student Employment Volunteering
Student Organizations and Activities
Co-ops and internships

20. Accomplishments and Job History
Chronological listing of employment
Job-related accomplishments
Include both paid and unpaid work experience
Visual representations are extremely important

21. Skills and Attributes Special knowledge that is unique to a profession
Any skill that relates to a specific position
(technical, computer, industrial or mechanical)
Documents that demonstrate attributes
(works in a team setting, learns quickly, creative)

22. Education and Training
Include course descriptions, diplomas and transcripts
Workshops, seminars or professional development
Any learning through nontraditional methods
Military training

23. Testimonials and Recommendations
Awards and Certificates of Appreciation
Volunteer and Community Involvement
Letters of reference or recommendation