Portfolio Contents

Components of a Career Portfolio:

A Career Portfolio should include a combination of the following:

• Introductory Letter written by the student describing the portfolio and how it relates to his/her future.
• Table of Contents of student’s work items contained in the career portfolio.
• Career Readiness Materials- Choose a minimum combination of 4 items that best showcase your strengths.
  • Career Plan/ Career Narrative
  • Resume
  • Summary of strengths with narrative examples
  • College application essay(s)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Evidence of mentorship or work-based learning with career professionals
  • Evidence of career presentation (science fair, art gallery, Capstone Project presentation)
  • Awards, certifications, credentials
  • Evidence of volunteer work/community service
  • Evidence of leadership activities (student or community organizations)
  • Video, photographic, or audio demonstrations of work (may include: Performance Auditions, Art Portfolios, or Athletic videos)
• Format- Organization is everything! Students are encouraged to organize their Career Portfolio in a Google Slides presentation format. Please see Resources tab for more details.