WEEK 1

Guiding Question: What are my strengths and interests? How can I use these to find a job?  

ESSM Skills 1-3: I can state my strengths and interests and connect them to at least 3 possible jobs, including 1 currently hiring in Beaver County, using a job search site and my PA CareerLink account.  

WEEK 2

Guiding Question: What knowledge and skills are required to do the job I want? How can I obtain these? 

ESSM Skill 4: Using the links on the DOVE site's ESSM Skill 4, I can explain the training/education to obtain each of my 3 possible jobs (these can change as participants explore) and add at least one relevant training course in my PA CareerLink account. 

WEEK 3 

Guiding Question: What documentation is required to get and maintain the job I want?  How can I obtain and keep these current? 

ESSM Skills 5 & 6: I can select a specific job I'd like to have and explain at least 3 ways I can obtain the vital records and education and/or training it requires.  

WEEK 4  

Guiding Question:  What are the key parts of an effective resume and an online job application? How do I use these to get the job I want to have? 

ESSM Skill 7:  I can complete a basic resume and job application. 

WEEK 5

Guiding Question:  What are the key parts of a successful job interview process?  How do prepare, interview and follow up effectively to get the job I want to have? 

ESSM Skill 9 : I can demonstrate job interview skills and send professional interview response and follow-up emails.  

WEEK 6 

Guiding Question:  What does success look and sound like at my job? How can I use my workforce knowledge and skills to be build career success? 

ESSM Skill 11: I am workforce ready: I can present myself appropriately and problem-solve effectively in the workplace to maintain employment.  

DOMAIN 1 - Career Awareness and Exploration

SKILL #1 Interests, Abilities, & Aptitudes ePortfolio Artifact(s):  Participant's choice.

SKILL #3 Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge ePortfolio Artifact(s):

Participant's choice.

SKILL #4 Career and School Planning 

ePortfolio Artifact:

✓  Develop a written action plan focusing on action steps, resources, and time needed to successfully connect to appropriate post-secondary programs or employment.

SKILL #5 Career and School Planning 

ePortfolio Artifacts:

✓  Explain how, when, and where to apply for financial aid for the training, courses, and/or certifications required to obtain your desired job after high school.

✓  Identify resources to be used to search for information regarding grants and loans. 

✓  Demonstrate your understanding by explaining the differences between grants and loans.

DOMAIN 2 - Job Search Skills

DOMAIN 3 - Job Retention and Career Advancement Skills

DOMAIN 4 - Life Skills

DOMAIN 5 - Personal & Social Development Skills