Career Counselling & Exploration
MyBlueprint: Career and Self-Exploration
Are you interested in learning more about who you are as a learner and as a person, and how that may relate to your future occupation? If so, check out myBlueprint!
myBlueprint is an on-line tool offered to all students Avon View High School. It has many features including an option for creating, maintaining and developing a portfolio. As well, myBlueprint offers information to students in the following categories:
Who Am I? : There are 5 surveys you can take to better learn about yourself. The surveys are: Learning Styles, Personality, Interests, Knowledge, and Motivations. As well, once these surveys are completed, there is a Compatibility Survey to find out which occupations may be your perfect match. The best part? Your results are automatically saved and can be used for discussions with your school counsellor in helping to figuring what might, or might not, be a good occupation/career fit for you!
High School: This is a tool where you can store your three (3) year plan for courses you would like to take or have taken in Grades 10, 11 and 12. What a great way to review your credits and what is needed to obtain a High School Diploma! *PLEASE confirm with your school counselor for accuracy to ensure you meet all requirements for NS graduation eligibility. (It’s not just having 18 credits, it’s having 18 of the RIGHT credits!)
Post-Secondary: This section provides you with information about Apprenticeship Programs, as well as College and University Programs. When looking up information about post-secondary institutions and admission requirements, it is always important to confirm admission requirements through the specific school’s website or admission officers. Admission requirements can and often do, change from year to year. We cannot guarantee that all information on myBlueprint has been updated and accurate, but individual school websites do provide this. myBlueprint is a good starting point.
Work: If at any time you are considering entering the world of work, this section has some great features. You can access information on Occupations and Job Trends. You can create a Resume and Cover Letter; templates are included! There is also a job search feature so you can view some of the Job Postings which are currently advertised online.
Money: A great resource for learning about learning creating a Budget and managing your Finances!
Guides: This section provides some excellent guides on all of the above categories as well as: Goal Setting, International Experiences, Mental Health, Paying for Post-Secondary, Studying in the United States, etc.
Getting Started: (for students)
In order to have access to myBlueprint, you have create an account. Go to: gnspes.ca
You will then be on the "launch" Page.
Under classroom, you will see a BLUE icon named: My BluePrint
Click on this button and this will start the process!
Getting Started: (for Parents!)
1. Visit www.myBlueprint.ca/AVRCE
2. Click: Sign Up
3. Enter your child’s school: Avon View High School
4. Click: Create Account
5. Welcome Screen Appears: Click: FAMILY
6. Select student's grade range: (7-12)
7. Click: Continue
8. Complete Personal Information as required
9. Enter your student's gnspes e-mail address (please check with your student)
Explore Careers Nova Scotia
Explore Careers Nova Scotia - Compare Different Jobs, Explore Different Education Programs, check out the Labour Market Index (the current demand for a particular job), and MORE!
Career Planning - Tools For Students and Parents - Check it out HERE
Let's Talk Careers (formerly Parents as Career Coaches) - Check it out HERE
Another AWESOME Opportunity!
Calling all female students in Grades 11 and 12: NetWorKiT
Who? Grade 11 and 12 female students interested in Science, Engineering, Skilled Trades or Technology (STEM) who have questions about their education, career path, or future, or who are interested in finding a like-minded mentor are welcome to participate. Mentors will be Women in STEM programs at Acadia University. (You do not need to be planning to attend Acadia University to engage in this opportunity)
What? A mentorship program focused on planning futures and life beyond high school, while also providing the opportunity to expand your academic network.
When? You will meet weekly with your mentor for 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how long the two of you need for your discussion. The exact meeting times will be scheduled by both you and your mentor.
Where? Online. All meetings will take place via video call on Microsoft Teams.
Why? There are countless benefits to having a mentor! Learn about goal setting, communication, and life skills as well as gain a better sense of life after high school and potential career-paths.
Sign up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4suFjfYEwdg-62PGmTY0E8sdNSBju_-U1ZfxBAcelfc4Ldg/viewform