College and Career

To Close off our topics for the month of November we are providing resources and information on College and Career Readiness. Every year we make the commitment to provide our students with the opportunity to explore post secondary options including the military, colleges, universities and careers. Please take the time to check out the following resources. If you would like additional information or if you have any questions please feel free to reach out your school site counselor.

Sincerely,

GUSD Counseling Dept.

Tedx Talks: Demonstrating College and Career Readiness.

Gallery: College and Career

Articles: College and Career Readiness

That "Aha!" Moment of College or Career ReadinessCollege and career readiness begins when we learn what students care about and connect them with accomplished individuals in those fields for a view of their future.

Sharing College and Career Options With FamiliesA middle school and a high school host an informational event for parents and guardians on some of the post-graduation options open to their children.

An elementary school parent’s guide to saving for collegeEffectively saving for college involves more than just socking away money.

Is Your First Grader College Ready? (Published 2015)Mock applications at age 6, campus tours at 10. More and more elementary schools are introducing college awareness. Is it ever too early to plan for the future?

Career Exploration Books For Students

When I Grow Up – Al Yankovic

This one is a silly book, but it will definitely get your students thinking creatively about their future! Billy’s class is discussing what they want to be when they grow up and he has a whole list of ideas – each career more outlandish than the last!

What Do You Do with an Idea? – Kobi Yamada

Yamada’s book isn’t specifically about careers, however, it does share that one small idea can become something amazing. It will teach students the power of being creative and importance of perseverance.

What Shoes Will You Wear? – Julia Cook

“There’s a job for every personality!” Spark children’s imaginations by determining what they enjoy and how that could turn into a career.

Who Will I Be? – Abby Huntsman

Huntsman’s book will get students thinking more about the root of a career – how they want to help others and provide for their community.

Career Day – Anne Rockwell

Career Day is a wonderful book for the preschool/kindergarten age. Each student in the class brings a special visitor, who explains their job and the work that they do.

Careers: The Graphic Guide to Planning Your Future

This one is not a read-aloud, but it has a lot of great information in it! This book would be great for upper elementary and middle school students. It allows them to start with their interests and find relevant careers from there.

Also, be sure to give students the opportunity to preview picture books about specific careers as well. Peruse your school or local library to find books for kids about different jobs. Are they interested in being an astronaut, fashion designer or author? Picture books will spark ideas and get students thinking about what interests them!

-The Colorful Apple