TRANSITION PLAN
CHECKLIST – ITEMS TO BE COMPLETED Name:______
MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE ALL ITEMS IN EACH PACKAGE
(Incomplete packages will be returned to completed and resubmitted)
Who am I? / OK? / Section CompletedCareer Cruising / Questions / Paragraph Complete
Skills / Table
6 Skills with Examples (see chart on back of task)
Resume / Proper Format & Current Content
Cover Letter / Proper Format & Current Content
Health Plan / Eating, Activity, Exercise and Stress
Activity Log – Grade 11 / 150 Minutes per week What where and how / Y / N
What will I do? / OK? / Section Completed
Detailed Plans / Explain in detail what you will do
Career Training / Career exploration and Required Courses
Forms / 2 completed work or school applications
Budget / Completed and Explained / Y / N
How Will I Get There? / OK? / Section Completed
Work / 30 Hours of work / Volunteer
Write-up of skills used
Explanation of Community Connection
Activity Log – Grade 12 / 150 Minutes per week What where and how / Y / N
PRESENTATION / Completed?
Presentation / Exit Interview / Panel Presentation / Y / N
TRANSITION PLAN Section 1 – WHO AM I?
Name:______
CAREER CRUISING SITE QUESTIONS Complete Y / N
The objective of this assignment is to explore a variety of careers in depth using a computer program called CAREER CRUISING. To access CAREER CRUISING, go to www.careercruising.com and use:
User ID: Kitsilano
Password: careers
Using the Career Matchmaker answer the questions and look up the top two careers chosen for you based on the survey questions. Fill in the blanks below.
MAKE SURE TO ANSWER THE TWO QUESTIONS AT THE END
Career one
Job title: & FOCUS AREA
______
Main duties: ______
Earning potential:
______
High school courses required: ______
Post secondary education required and a recommended school:
______
Employment outlook in BC for this job:
(Go to: Other Resources, scroll down and go to Job Futures)
______
Is this job transferable? Directions this job can go:
______
Do you agree that this job would be good for you why/why not?
______
______
Career two (Or look up one of your choice and answer the questions below)
Job title: & FOCUS AREA: ______
Main duties: ______
Earning potential:
______
High school courses required: ______
Post secondary education required and a recommended school:
______
Employment outlook in BC for this job:
(Go to: Other Resources, scroll down and go to Job Futures)
______
Is this job transferable? Directions this job can go:
______
Do you agree that this job would be good for you why/why not?
______
______
MANDITORY EXTRA QUESTIONS
What influence has family, teachers, and friends had on helping you find information on jobs that you’re interested in? ______
What influence has family, teachers, and friends had on influencing your decision to go into a certain field?
______
Focus Areas and Examples of Potential Workplace Occupations
Business
Applied Business / Salesperson
Office Assistant Bank Teller Accounting Clerk / Sales Representative Executive Assistant Loans Officer Bookkeeper / Sales Manager
Manager
Investment Analyst Certified Accountant
Fine Arts,
Design,
Media / Music Store Sales Artist/Craftsperson
Silkscreen Artist
Film / Video Entry Level Position / Music Teacher
Art/Crafts Instructor
Illustrator
Video/Film Camera Operator / Composer/Conductor Visual Arts Teacher Interior Designer
Film Editor
Fitness & Recreation / Recreation Attendant Ski Lift Operator Forestry Firefighter
Life Guard / Recreation Leader Ski Instructor Firefighter
Swim Instructor / Facilities Manager
Ski Resort Manager Firefighter Officer
Pool Manager
Health &
Human Services / Nurse's Aide
Security Guard
Group Home Worker Youth Group Leader / Paramedic
Police Officer
Youth Care Worker
Teacher Assistant / Registered Nurse Probation Officer Social Worker Teacher
Liberal Arts, Humanities / Library Assistant Tour Guide
Copy Writer
Museum Attendant / Library Technician Publicist
Journalist
Museum Guide / Librarian
Events Coordinator Editor
Museum Curator
Sciences,
Applied Sciences / Animal Care Worker Landscape Worker Forestry Worker Nursery Worker / Veterinary Technician Landscape Technician Forestry Technician Horticulture Technician / Veterinarian
Landscape Architect Professional Forester Plant Biologist
Tourism,
Hospitality,
Foods / Kitchen Helper Food Server Front Desk Clerk Tour Guide / Cook
Hospitality Supervisor Reservations Sales Agent Travel Counselor / Chef
Operations Manager Hotel Manager
Travel Agency Manager
Trades & Technology / Construction Labourer
Skilled Trades Helper
Equipment Operator
Computer Tech Support Worker / Carpenter Apprentice
Trades Apprentice
Equipment Technician
Certified Computer Technician / Carpenter
Trades Journeyperson
Mechanic
Computer Systems Programmer
TRANSITION PLAN Section 1 – WHO AM I?
Name: ______
Your Skills – Part 1 Table Complete Y / N
Create a Skills chart that shows your skills – list at least 5 skills or activities
Activity / Communicate / Manage Information / Use Numbers / Think & Solve Problems / Demonstrate Positive Attitude / Be Responsible / Be Adaptable / Learn Continuously / Work Safely / Work With Others / Participate in Projects / Tasks / Proof of Skills / EvidenceMow the Lawn / ☻ / ☻ / ☻ / ☻ / ☻ / ☻ / ☻ / I have done this for 2 years / Reference Letter
Your Skills – Part 2 Complete Y / N
Complete a short write-up for 2 skills from each of the 3 categories on the Employability Skills 2000+ Chart
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS / DETAILED EXAMPLESFundamental Skill #1 (EXAMPLE)
ACTIVITY: Playing on a Soccer Team
SKILL: Communicate / HOW I USE THIS SKILL: (EXAMPLE)
When playing as a team I need to communicate with the other members of the team about play strategy and we encourage each other to do our best.
Fundamental Skill #1
ACTIVITY:
SKILL: / HOW I USE THIS SKILL:
Fundamental Skill #2
ACTIVITY:
SKILL: / HOW I USE THIS SKILL:
Management Skill #1
ACTIVITY:
SKILL: / HOW I USE THIS SKILL:
Management Skill #2
ACTIVITY:
SKILL: / HOW I USE THIS SKILL:
Teamwork Skill #1
ACTIVITY:
SKILL: / HOW I USE THIS SKILL:
Teamwork Skill #2
ACTIVITY:
SKILL: / HOW I USE THIS SKILL:
Check the next page or the Appendix of the Transition Plan for the Employability Skills 2000+ Chart
Employability Skills 2000+The skills you need to enter, stay in, and progress in the world of work—whether you work on your own or as a part of a team.
These skills can also be applied and used beyond the workplace in a range of daily activities.
Fundamental Skills
The skills needed as a base for further development / Personal Management Skills
The personal skills, attitudes and
behaviours that drive one’s potential for growth / Teamwork Skills
The skills and attributes needed to contribute productively
You will be better prepared to progress in
the world of work when you can:
Communicate
• read and understand information
presented in a variety of forms (e.g.,
words, graphs, charts, diagrams)
• write and speak so others pay attention
and understand
• listen and ask questions to understand
and appreciate the points of view of others
• share information using a range of
information and communications technologies
(e.g., voice, e-mail, computers)
• use relevant scientific, technological and
mathematical knowledge and skills to
explain or clarify ideas
Manage Information
• locate, gather and organize information
using appropriate technology and
information systems
• access, analyze and apply knowledge and
skills from various disciplines (e.g., the
arts, languages, science, technology,
mathematics, social sciences, and the
humanities)
Use Numbers
• decide what needs to be measured or
Calculated
• observe and record data using appropriate
methods, tools and technology
• make estimates and verify calculations
Think & Solve Problems
• assess situations and identify problems
• seek different points of view and evaluate
them based on facts
• recognize the human, interpersonal,
technical, scientific and mathematical
dimensions of a problem
• identify the root cause of a problem
• be creative and innovative in exploring
possible solutions
• readily use science, technology and
mathematics as ways to think, gain and
share knowledge, solve problems and
make decisions
• evaluate solutions to make
recommendations or decisions
• implement solutions
• check to see if a solution works, and act
on opportunities for improvement / You will be able to offer yourself greater
possibilities for achievement when you can:
Demonstrate Positive Attitudes
& Behaviors
• feel good about yourself and be confident
• deal with people, problems and
situations with honesty, integrity and
personal ethics
• recognize your own and other people’s
good efforts
• take care of your personal health
• show interest, initiative and effort
Be Responsible
• set goals and priorities balancing work
and personal life
• plan and manage time, money and other
resources to achieve goals
• assess, weigh and manage risk
• be accountable for your actions and the
actions of your group
• be socially responsible and contribute to
your community
Be Adaptable
• work independently or as a part of a team
• carry out multiple tasks or projects
• be innovative and resourceful: identify
and suggest alternative ways to achieve
goals and get the job done
• be open and respond constructively
to change
• learn from your mistakes and accept
feedback
• cope with uncertainty
Learn Continuously
• be willing to continuously learn
and grow
• assess personal strengths and areas
for development
• set your own learning goals
• identify and access learning sources
and opportunities
• plan for and achieve your learning goals
Work Safely
• be aware of personal and group health
and safety practices and procedures, and
act in accordance with these / You will be better prepared to add value to
the outcomes of a task, project or team
when you can:
Work with Others
• understand and work within the
dynamics of a group
• ensure that a team’s purpose and
objectives are clear
• be flexible: respect, be open to and
supportive of the thoughts, opinions
and contributions of others in a group
• recognize and respect people’s diversity,
individual differences and perspectives
• accept and provide feedback in a
constructive and considerate manner
• contribute to a team by sharing
information and expertise
• lead or support when appropriate,
motivating a group for high performance
• understand the role of conflict in a group
to reach solutions
• manage and resolve conflict when
appropriate
Participate in Projects & Tasks
• plan, design or carry out a project or
task from start to finish with well-defined
objectives and outcomes
• develop a plan, seek feedback, test,
revise and implement
• work to agreed quality standards and
specifications
• select and use appropriate tools and
technology for a task or project
• adapt to changing requirements and
information
• continuously monitor the success
of a project or task and identify ways
to improve
TRANSITION PLAN Section 1 – WHO AM I?
Name: ______
Resume Complete Y / N
Complete a proper format Resume, which reflects your current skills and abilities
- Include Awards certificates and other qualifications to earn extra marks for Evidence in Step 4
- For help, use the internet links provided on the Kits site to find some resume templates
- Make sure your resume is current and up-to-date
- Add any new Courses, Awards, Certificates you completed
- List Jobs and other Experience
- Make sure your References know you are using them
Cover Letter Complete Y / N
Complete a proper format Cover Letter for an actual position you would like to apply for, and that highlights the skills and abilities listed in your Resume
- For help, use the internet links provided on the Kits site to find some cover letter templates
- Update your Cover letter for each TYPE of Job
- Find out the Name or Title of the recipient (person you are sending it to)
- If not sure, Call to find out the persons name!
- No “To Whom it may Concern” – It’s bad form
- Use: “Manager, Human Resources” if you can’t get a name & title
Physical Activity Hours
- You need to document 150 minutes of physical activity per week
- Done in Grade 11 Grade 11
- Write a paragraph explaining the ‘What’, ‘Where’, and ‘How’ of your activity Description
HEALTH PLAN Complete Y / N
A - How will you get a balanced diet as a student? Will you cook for yourself or eat in the School Cafeterias?
• Compare your eating habits to what you recorded in Grade 10 to see how you are doing now.
B - Create a one-week plan for a balanced diet in the chart below
(Not what you ate, but what you WOULD eat in a HEALTHY week)
Monday / Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerFood / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group
Tuesday / Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group
Wednesday / Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group
Thursday / Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group
Friday / Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group
Saturday / Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group
Sunday / Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group / Food / Quantity & Food Group
TRANSITION PLAN Section 1 – Who Am I?
Name: ______
HEALTH PLAN (cont.) Complete Y / N
C - Do you still enjoy the same Physical Activities as in Grade 10?
• How will you plan to stay fit?
• What activities will you engage in? (list at least 5 choices)
• What are the advantages / disadvantages of each?
ACTIVITY / Advantages / DisadvantagesD - What options for exercise will you have next year?
• school / employer facilities or community resources (centers, trails, etc.)
• List at least 3 choices, and who uses these choices
• What costs would be involved, and how are they connected to their community?
CHOICE / Costs / Community ConnectionE - How do you manage stress in your life
• Refer back to the stress management techniques from the Appendix
• What methods do you use at this point in your life?
• List at least 3 ways you manage stress - Why do these work for you?