Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills. Click here for Academic and Career Planning Connections Handout.
MISSION: Empowering ALL students to travel the road TO adulthood THROUGH education and training to careers.
SELF AWARENESS [KNOW]:
- Periodic self-assessment of interests and strengths
- Reflection and goal-setting
- Financial knowledge & understanding of resources
- Academic courses & skill preparation
- Behavioral & employability skill preparation
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CAREER MANAGEMENT [GO]:
- Executing the plan
- Updating the plan with new information & artifacts
- Conferencing & mentoring
- Transitioning ACP Components
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CAREER EXPLORATION [EXPLORE]:
- Middle School career exploration activities and opportunities
- High School career exploration activities and opportunities
- World of work and labor market needs
- Understanding and comparing different postsecondary education & training
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CAREER PLANNING [PLAN]:
- Planning skills
- The Middle School plan
- The High School plan
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