Career Portfolio
What to do Now, Next & Later
CTE – Agriculture
Colfax High School
2011-2012
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Career Portfolio Assignment
Name: ___________________
Overview
What do students dream of becoming? What should they be doing today to reach those
dreams? These are two of the most important questions young people must answer. But these are not
easy questions, and most students need help: from teachers, counselors, and other trusted adults; and
from their families. Students need our help to learn about their options for the future. And, even more
important, they need our help to know what they should do now, during high school, to be ready for life
after graduation.
In many schools, two types of students get most of the attention: the high risk and the high
achieving. But that means that many students are invisible. And that’s not fair, because the options
students face today are far too complicated to navigate alone. Every student deserves the attention of a
caring adult at school. Every student needs a plan for life after high school. And every student needs to
know what to do right now, whether “right now” is 9th grade or senior year, to be ready to succeed.
This upcoming year will include work that will help to guide students through the process of
discovering different opportunities after school. Continuing education is a great choice, but it’s not the
only choice. This will consist of 10% of your overall grade and has several stages. Rubric provided.
 First will be biweekly career journals with the goal that you will find an ag. career of your choice.
 Second, will be the career pathway to help you plan your path to start an ag. career.
 Third, is a look at the opportunities other than formal schooling (I am going to let everyone else
telling you about college/university. I do not believe in a “College-For-All” model of education)
 Fourth, will be your job applications and resume helping you learn how to get a job.
Biweekly Career Journals
Final Product = 5 - 1 page papers
1. Use upper case letters to write the name of the specific career as a heading from “The List of
Careers” at the end of this document.
2. Use a minimum of two sources of information like Internet websites that enable you to
complete the requested information.
3. Summarize the information using a bullet format and the sub-headings listed below:
 Correct Name of the Career
 Education and/or Training Required (25 words min)
 Responsibilities and Daily Activities (25 words min)
 Salary Range (low to high, range)
 Documentation of Sources in APA format (at least two)
 Self-Reflection (30-40 words)
4. List in bullet five (the documentation of sources) the Internet websites and other resources
used. All sources should be listed in the proper format according to APA format.
5. Use a few sentences to describe in bullet six (the self-reflection) your level of interest in this
profession and why you would or would not pursue this career option.
Career Pathway
Final Product = Prezi presentation
Here you will use a Prezi.com to develop a career pathway, that will help guide you through how
to start you ag. career. In your Prezi you will present the following information in the same sequence.
STEP 1. Identify your interests, abilities, and talents
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Career Portfolio Assignment
Name: ___________________
STEP 2. Consider the possible ag. careers in relationship to your interests, abilities, and talents.
STEP 3. Decide which ag. career seems to fit best.
STEP 4. Select high school classes that are related to your ag. career.
STEP 5. Select a method of education (if needed) and/or how you get started in your ag. career.
STEP 6. Consider other ways to explore career preparation (i.e. job showed, volunteering)
Career Informational Flyer
Final Produce = 1 page digital flyer
We live in a culture where higher education (college) seems to be the only choice one has after
high school, while this is an excellent choice, it is not the only choice. For this project you will be looking
at different ways to gain experience and education. You will make a one page informational flyer (on a
computer) about the following five opportunities.
 Job Corp
 Apprenticeship
 Technical School
 Military
 Employment
Job Applications
Final Product = 1 job application
This one is pretty easy you will be given ONE application to fill out. You will only be given one
copy. This is how it works when you apply for a job. You do not go back in and ask for another, or turn
in a scribbled on, wrinkled copy. Read and follow directions carefully. Employers notice carelessness
and assume that you will be similarly careless on the job. Work slowly and do it right.
 Use a black erasable pen and print very neatly.
 Always be honest.
 Answer ALL questions. If it does not apply to you, answer N/A, leave nothing blank.
 If possible, take the application home and make several copies of the application. Practice filling
out the copies, fill out the original and then double check for accuracy.
 Be positive when filling out the application and sign it.
Resume
Final Product = 1 page resume
For this section you will be creating a resume for a job that you can currently get. A resume is a
summary of a person’s education, job objective, work history, activities and references. Please comp
and paste the example resume into a Word Document and just fill it in. Reasons for having a resume:
 Helps you summarize your skills and education
 A good resume communicates your skills to perspective employers before an interview
 A good resume will get an interview.
 A good resume grabs the reader’s attention. It shows why they should hire you by focusing on
your achievements.
 Ease of reading is a crucial, so your resume is read rather than discarded.
 The resume should take no longer than 10 to 15 seconds to be scanned
 As you create a resume be sure to promote the abilities / skills need for the job you are
applying.
 Keep it brief (one page) and stress your achievements.
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Career Portfolio Assignment
Name: ___________________
Your Address
City, ST Zip
Your Phone Number
Your e-mail
Your Name
Objective:
Identify the position that you are seeking. Then identify one or two think you would like to
achieve.
Education:
2009-Present
Colfax High School
 GPA 4.0
 Graduating June 2005.
 Name some classes that you have taken that are relevant to the job.
Work Experience:
Activities:
Community Service:
References:
2009-2011
Job Title
 Specific job skill you carried out.
 Specific job skill you carried out.
 Specific job skill you carried out.
Colfax, WA
Name of Place of Work
City, ST
2003-2004
Job Title
 Specific job skill you carried out.
 Specific job skill you carried out.
Name of Place of Work
City, ST
2010
Title or Position
 Specific job skill you carried out.
 Specific achievement.
 Something else, relevant
Name of Activity
City, ST
2010
Title or Position
 Specific job skill you carried out.
 Specific achievement.
 Something else, relevant
Name of Activity
City, ST
2010
Title or Position
 Specific job skill you carried out.
 Specific achievement.
 Something else, relevant
Name of Activity
City, ST
2009-Present
Community Activity
Volunteer Title
 This can be a list of activities or a brief paragraph about what you accomplished.
Name of Reference
Address
City, ST Zip
(555) 555-5555
Name of Reference
Address
City, ST Zip
(555) 555-5555
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City, ST
Name of Reference
Address
City, ST Zip
(555) 555-5555
Career Portfolio Rubrics
Name:___________________
Career Journal
Criteria
Point
Correct Name of the Career
Points
Earned
Multiplier
1
×1
 25 words min
1
×1
 High School Education
1
×1
 After High School Education
1
×1
 Experience
1
×1
 25 words min
1
×1
 One Responsibility
1
×1
 Second Responsibility
1
×1
 Low Salary
1
×1
 High Salary
1
×1
 First Source
1
×2
 Correctly done
1
×3
 Second Source
1
×2
 Correctly Done
1
×3
 30-40 words
1
×1
 One aspect you would enjoy
1
×2
 One aspect you would not enjoy
Money cannot be a factor
1
×2
Education and/or Training Required
Responsibilities and Daily Activities
Salary Range
Documentation of Sources in APA format
Self-Reflection
Total
Total Possible Points = 25
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Total
Career Portfolio Rubrics
Name:___________________
Career Pathway Prezi
CATEGORY
Clarity &
Neatness
Spelling &
Grammar
Creativity
4
Prezi is easy to read and all
elements are very clearly
written, labeled
No spelling or grammatical
mistakes on Prezi with lots of
text.
Students have used media in
creative and innovative ways
that exploit the particular
strengths of the Prezi format.
The final product is unique,
powerful, effective, and
compels the audience's
attention.
3
2
Prezi is easy to read and
most elements are clearly
written, labeled, or
pictured.
No spelling or
grammatical mistakes on
a Prezi with little text.
Presentation is balanced,
attractive, and easy-to
follow. It uses original
student work and/or
blends existing media in a
new and interesting way.
1
Prezi is hard to read with
rough photos and labels.
Prezi is hard to read and
one cannot tell what goes
where.
One or two spelling or
grammatical errors on the
Prezi.
There is a focus that is
maintained throughout the
piece, but it may not be
compelling, or present
information in a way that
consistently keeps
audience’s attention.
More than two spelling or
grammatical errors on the
Prezi
The project has a weak
focus. May contain
creative aspects but those
aspects tend to distract
the viewer from the stated
purpose of the
presentation.
0 to 8 Points Each
STEP 1. Identified your interests, abilities, and talents
STEP 2. Considered the possible careers in relationship to your interests, abilities, and talents.
Content
STEP 3. Decided which career seems to fit best.
STEP 4. Selected high school classes that are related to your career.
STEP 5. Selected a method of education (if needed) and/or how you get started in your career.
STEP 6. Considered other ways to explore career preparation (i.e. job showed, volunteering)
Total out of 60
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Points
Earned
Career Portfolio Rubrics
Name:___________________
Career Opportunities Informational Poster
Category
3
Colors and Patterns Enhance readability
2
Support readability
Creatively enhances information Balanced, uncluttered, adequate
white space
All graphics are engaging,
Graphics enhance text
Graphics/Photos
enhance text
All titles and subtitles are clear, Most titles and subtitles are clear,
Titles and Subtitles
enhance readability
enhance readability
All text is clear and readable; a
Text is clear and readable; changes
few changes in size and color
in size and color enhance
Text Size and Color
enhance understanding
understanding
Layout
Grammar and
Spelling
Writing
Quality of
Information
No grammar or spelling errors
One grammar or spelling error
Well written and organized,
clear, easy to follow
Adequately written and organized,
clear, reasonably easy to follow
1 or 0
Detract from readability
Not balanced, cluttered,
insufficient white space
Graphics do not enhance text
Few or no titles or subtitles to
clarify text
Some text is clear and readable;
frequent changes in size and
color do not enhance
understanding
Many grammar and spelling
errors
Poorly written and organized,
unclear, hard to follow
5
3
Opportunity
Opportunity
descriptions are clear, descriptions are
complete, concise
mostly clear, could be
a little more concise
1 or 0
Opportunity
descriptions are not
clear, incomplete, not
concise
 Job Corp
 Apprenticeship
 Technical School
 Military
 Employment
Total out of 71
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Earned
Earned
Career Portfolio Rubrics
Name:___________________
Career Seeking Skills – Resume
Category
Possible Points
General Appearance
Presented in proper format
8
Pleasing to the eye
Captures interest
3
Layout
3
Easily read
3
Grammar
Punctuation
3
Typing
3
Spelling
3
Composition
Personal data
6
Career objective
6
Educational background
6
Work experience/skills
6
Special experiences, activities, honors
6
References
First and proper format
3
Second and proper format
3
Third and proper format
3
Grand Total
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65
Score
Career Portfolio
Name: ___________________
Career Seeking Skills – Job Application
Description
Possible Points
Legible
Stayed in the lines
5
Printed clearly and neatly
5
Grammar
Spelling
5
Punctuation
5
Completed accordingly
Personal information
5
Employment history
5
References
5
Education
5
No Blanks (N/A in correct spaces)
4
Consistent with resume
3
Signed
3
Grand Total
60
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Score
Career Portfolio
Name: ___________________
THE LIST OF CAREERS
Agricultural Applications
Software Programmer
Agricultural Chemical Dealer
Agricultural Communications
Specialist
Agricultural Educator
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Journalist
Agricultural Salesperson
Animal Nutritionist
Aquaculturalist
Artificial Insemination
Technician
Bacteriologist
Biochemist-Nutritionist
Bioengineer
Bioinformatics Specialist
Biomedical Engineer
Biotechnology Lab Technician
Botanist
Chemical Engineer
Chemist
Commodity Marketing
Specialist
Custom Hay/Silage Operator
Dairy Producer
Database Administrator
Dietician
Ecologist
Electronic Systems Technician
Environmental
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Sampling and
Analysis Scientist/Technician
Equine Manager
Equipment/Parts Manager
Farm Manager
Farmer/Rancher
Feed Sales Representative
Fish & Game Officer
Fisheries Technician
Food and Drug Inspector
Food and Fiber Engineer
Food Meal Supervisor
Food Processor
Food Scientist
Forest Technician
Geologist
Geology Technician
Golf Course Manager
GPS Technician
Grain Operation
Superintendent
Green House Manager
Hazardous Materials Handler
Hazardous Materials Technician
Health and Safety Sanitarian
Heavy Equipment Maintenance
Technician
Hydrologist
Information Lab Specialist
Livestock Buyer
Livestock Geneticist
Livestock Inspector
Livestock Producer
Log Grader
Logger
Machine Operator
Machinist
Mathematician
Meat Cutter-Meat Grader
Meat Processor
Meat Science Researcher
Metallurgist
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Microbiologist
Mining Engineer
Park Manager
Physiologist
Plant Breeder and Geneticist
Plant Pathologist
Pollution Prevention and
Control Technician
Produce Buyer
Pulp and Paper Manager
Quality Control Specialist
Rancher
Range Technician
Recycler
Remote Sensing Specialist
Soil and Water Specialist
Solid Waste Manager
Solid Waste Technician
Statistician
Toxicologist
Tree Surgeon
USDA Inspector
Veterinarian
Veterinarian
Veterinary Assistant
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Operator
Water Environment Manager
Water Monitoring Technician
Water Quality Manager
Welder
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Manager
Zoologist