Ready for L.I.F.E.
2014-2015
Career Readiness and Scholarship Program Checklist/Application
Sponsored by the Scott County Transition Advisory Board
Deadline for Submission: April 24, 2015, to Jane Rock, Mississippi Bend AEA, 729 – 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Component
On target for high school graduation and 90%
attendance or better in most recent semester of
high school
Completion of your district’s web-based career
research and/or planning requirements for junior
and senior year (Either IHaveAPlanIowa or Career
Cruising)
COMPASS or other college placement assessment
Post-Secondary Course of Study in place
Artifact or Document Required
(to be retained by student)
Letter and/or transcript from your high school; if
attendance less than 90%, an explanation from high school
about why this was not possible.
Copy of each of the six profiler/survey components on
www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov preferably from last 2 years
Placement scores or explanation if not needed for selected
post-secondary program
(1) Proof of application or evidence of enrollment
(2) Outline of program requirements
(3) Student’s action plan, listing steps to complete for
post-secondary enrollment and success
History of successful participation in one or more
of the following:
 Employment
 Work Experience (paid or unpaid)
 Two Job Shadows
One of the following:
 Written reference from employer
 Signature from Work Experience Service Provider
 Examples of work evaluations
 Job Shadow information/materials
Ability to describe strengths and any
accommodations helpful for learning or working
environments (SAR could be used)
Signature of school or T.A.B. official (on this Checklist)
Up-to-date resume and Letter of Recommendation
from School or Employer
Resume online or in print, plus copy of letter of
recommendation supporting career choice, post-sec plans
Attend at least one:
Signature verifying attendance by one of the organizers of
the event or high school official or parent
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College or Transition Fair
Job or Career Fair
Conference related to your future
College Admissions Visit at your high school or
on college campus
Date
Completed
Verification
Signature
Required Signature:
Must be high school
teacher, registrar, or
guidance counselor
Can be high school
teacher, guidance
counselor or work
experience staff
Can be high school
teacher, guidance
counselor or college
representative
Can be any school
representative or T.A.B.
mentor
Can be high school
teacher, work
experience staff, job
shadow coordinator, or
guidance counselor
Can be any school
representative or T.A.B.
mentor
Can be an employer,
school representative or
T.A.B. mentor
Can be parent, high
school representative or
T.A.B. mentor
2014-2015
Ready for L.I.F.E.
Career Readiness and Scholarship Program Checklist/Application
Sponsored by the Scott County Transition Advisory Board
Deadline for Submission: April 24, 2015, to Jane Rock, Mississippi Bend AEA, 729 – 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip
High School: ________________________________High School IEP Teacher/Case Manager: _________________________________
Anticipated High School Graduation Date: ______________ Post-Secondary Career Goal: __________________________________
Month/Year
Anticipated Post-Secondary Training Institution: ______________________________________________________________________
Ready for L.I.F.E. Recognition Banquet
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Mississippi Bend AEA (729-21st Street, Bettendorf, Iowa)
Including yourself, how many family members and/or teachers will be present at the Recognition Banquet? ________________
There will be a $500 scholarship awarded on the evening of May 5, 2015: Student or representative must be present to receive.
Seniors completing the Ready for L.I.F.E. Checklist by April 24, 2015 are eligible.
For more information, contact:
Jane Rock, Transition Specialist
Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency
729 – 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722
563.344.6288 or jrock@mbaea.org