How do I set up my foundational SAE in AET?
1st year and beginning level students
2nd and 3rd year students
4th year or capstone students
All assignments should be entered into your AET record book.
www.theaet.com
Complete the assignments for each category
Assignment #1 - FND.A1.01
What do I want to be?Using resource sites below complete two career interest surveys. Choose the result that best suites your needs and wants. Complete the career interest guide.State provided career interest inventoryAg Explorer - https://www.agexplorer.comGet My Future - https://www.careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/default.aspx?frd=trueMy Next Move - https://www.mynextmove.orgCareer Key - https://www.careerkey.org (subscription required)Your school's career planning systemAssignment #2 - FND.A1.02
> My top five career areas of interest in priority order are ...> I was happy to see (insert career area) on my list because ...> I was surprised to see (insert career area) on my list because ...Assignment #3 - FND.A1.03
Assignment #4 - FND.A1.05
Assignment #1 - FND.A1.01
Review your career survey results from last year, by retaking the surveys to see how your results differ. Using resource sites below complete two career interest surveys. Choose the result that best suites your needs and wants. Complete the career interest guide.State provided career interest inventoryAg Explorer - https://www.agexplorer.comGet My Future - https://www.careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/default.aspx?frd=trueMy Next Move - https://www.mynextmove.orgCareer Key - https://www.careerkey.org (subscription required)Assignment #2 - FND.A1.02
> What changes did you make to your list?> What were the reasons for the changes or desire not to change?> What experiences did you have that affected the careers on your list?> What are the next agriculture and academic courses you need to take to best prepare you for this career path?Assignment #3 - FND.A1.03
Assignment #4 - FND.A1.05
Assignment #1 - FND.A1.01
Review your career survey results from last year, by retaking the surveys to see how your results differ. Using resource sites below complete two career interest surveys. Choose the result that best suites your needs and wants. Complete the career interest guide.State provided career interest inventoryAg Explorer - https://www.agexplorer.comGet My Future - https://www.careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/default.aspx?frd=trueMy Next Move - https://www.mynextmove.orgCareer Key - https://www.careerkey.org (subscription required)Assignment #2 - FND.A1.02
Assignment #3 - FND.A1.04
Assignment #4 - FND.A1.05
How to Setup an SAE/Project Plan in AET
What should I do for my immersion SAE?
This is just the start you will be planning and developing your immersion SAE. The immersion SAE is an extension of your agricultural literacy, providing you hands on experience in your chosen career. Your immersion SAE should help to provide you experiences to further develop your career aspirations and/or develop skills that would be helpful as you develop your future career goals.
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Complete the assignments for each category
Assignment #1 - FND.A2.01
Complete the Employability Skills in Action self-assessment in the resources section of this document. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/ccte/wbl/wbl_wbl_student_self_assessment_of_skills.pdfAssignment #2 - FND.A2.01
Using the career survey you took in section one. Use the FFA website www.ffa.org to complete the assignment below. https://www.ffa.org/participate/cde-lde/Assignment #3 - FND.A2.01
Turn in your Signed SAE Project Plan Agreement and begin weekly journal entries. -Journal entries will now be due weekly by Friday at midnight.Assignment #1 - FND.A2.02
1. Create a resume using one of the resources below or as directed by your instructor.• School provided resume builder• National FFA provides a free resume creation tool. It is in www.ffa.org . (oDirect link https://resumegenerator.ffa.org)• Get My Future provides a resume template and direction in the Write a Resume section of the site. https://www.careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/default.aspx?frd=trueAssignment #2 - FND.A2.01
Turn in your Signed SAE Project Plan Agreement and begin weekly journal entries. -Journal entries will now be due weekly by Friday at midnight.Assignment #1 - FND.A2.03
1. Go to America’s Promise Website -http://www.americaspromise.org/content/dollars-college-toolkit and download the Dollars for College Toolkit. Review pages 48 and 49. Select a career mentor. Consider the following questions when identifying potential mentors.• What experience does the individual have in my career are a of interest?• Does this individual share my interests and beliefs?• Does the individual have adequate time to meet with me and provide guidance?Note: Before asking any potential mentor to serve in that role, discuss your top mentor options with your agricultural education instructor for input and approval.Assignment #2 - FND.A2.03
Revise your resume and college or employment application based on the feedback.Assignment #3 - FND.A2.01
Turn in your Signed SAE Project Plan Agreement and begin weekly journal entries. -Journal entries will now be due weekly by Friday at midnight.How to create a journal entry >>>>
Why should I be keeping journal entries?
Journal entries track the time that you spent and what you did when you were working on your SAE. This is another form of accountability and record keeping, in addition to financial record keeping.
Complete the assignments for each category
Assignment #1 - FND.A3.01
Develop a personal budget. Complete the worksheet using the link. Paste the assignment in your AET journal entry or attached the file in the picture upload spot.Assignment #2 - FND.A3.02
Assignment #3 - FND.A3.03
Assignment #4 - FND.A3.01
-Create your immersion SAE Budget in AET -Create an immersion SAE test entry in AETAssignment #1 - FND.A3.04
Find three colleges, universities or training programs, including apprenticeships or short-termpost secondary programs, that offer the education you will need for your top 5 career area ofinterest.Assignment #2 - FND.A3.04
Reflect on the costs of continuing your education after high school by answering thefollowing questions.• Based on the cost comparison and what you know the three institutions, which would beyour top choice and why?• As you consider the costs and benefits of education after high school, how would youconvince a friend that additional training is worth the investment?• Are you ready to invest the time and financial resourcesneeded to be successful in completion of a degree or award at this institution?Assignment #3 - FND.A3.05
Assignment #4 - FND.A3.01
-Create your immersion SAE Budget in AET -Create an immersion SAE test entry in AETAssignment #1 - FND.A3.06
Assignment #2 - FND.A3.07
Create a personal finance plan. Use the link to complete your plan and submit your work in AET. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s8VnwIFGv00ozYQTDQzvQ7iUmwrrDl5O/view?usp=sharingAssignment #3 - FND.A3.01
-Create your immersion SAE Budget in AET -Create an immersion SAE test entry in AETSetting up your SAE Finances
Complete the assignments for each category
Assignment #1 - FND.A4.01
Workplace Safety - Select one of your top five career choices from the first section. -List the possible work place safety concerns for your chosen career. .- What personal protective equipment (PPE) is need for your chosen career?(Optional) Assignment #2 - FND.A4.02
Complete Safety Training - Complete the online 10 hr general safety training and submit course completion certificate to receive credit.Assignment #3 -
Documenting my SAE through my portfolio-Add a picture to your portfolio to help document your immersion SAEAssignment #1 - FND.A4.03
Respond to the following questions.• In what ways does the employer work to provide a safe work environment?• Does the employer require any safety certifications for its employees?• Describe a situation that you have seen that you believe does not provide a safe work environment. What are the changes you would recommend for improvement?Assignment #2 - FND.A4.03
Complete the Self Risk Assessment- With the permission of the agri-business complete the self risk assessment. (For example your could use your placement SAE, farm, school shop, greenhouse or animal area)(Optional) Assignment #3 - FND.A4.02
Complete Safety Training - Complete the online 10 hr general safety training and submit course completion certificate to receive credit.Assignment #4 -
Documenting my SAE through my portfolio-Add a picture to your portfolio to help document your immersion SAEAssignment #4 - FND.A4.04
Safety Presentation - Select an are of workplace safety (ex. personal protective equipment, handling equipment, etc.)This activity can be conducted in a small group of 2-3 or individually. Create a 3 to 8 minutes safety presentation using Google Slides that can be shared with youth or a business.(Optional) Assignment #2 - FND.A4.02
Complete Safety Training - Complete the online 10 hr general safety training and submit course completion certificate to receive credit.Assignment #3 -
Documenting my SAE through my portfolio-Add a picture to your portfolio to help document your immersion SAEHow do I add items to my portfolio?
Complete the assignments for each category
Assignment #1 - FND.A5.01
Agriculture Literacy Activity AssignmentComplete the assignment using the link. Submit the activity packet in AET.Assignment #1 - FND.A5.03
Agriculture Literacy Activity AssignmentComplete the assignment using the link. Submit the activity packet in AET.Assignment #1 - FND.A5.05
Agriculture Literacy Activity AssignmentComplete the assignment using the link. Submit the activity packet in AET.