This unit will be done in conjunction with CTR 1010: Job Preparations

To complete both all requirements for both CALM and Job Prep, you will be:

• examine the components of effective career development as a lifelong process

• update and expand a personal profile related to potential career choices

• examine the relationship among career planning, career decisions and lifestyles

• develop strategies to deal with the transition from senior high school to post-secondary education/training and/or the world of work

• develop a quality career portfolio

• investigate the range of learning opportunities in post-secondary programs, on-the-job training and apprenticeship training programs

• analyze variations in employment and the implications in the life career process

• determine skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary to getting a position

• determine the skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary for retaining a job

• investigate employer and employee ethics, rights and responsibilities

• design a plan for turning life goals and aspirations into reality

• Complete a personal employment search portfolio

• identify and develop knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate for conducting successful employment searches