Career and college ready Planning
What is the light (career) at the end of YOUR tunnel? |
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Einstein's words of wisdom “If you took a fish who was made in its entire extravaganza to swim in water... and made him climb a tree, you would call him dumb… Don’t try and be something that you are not."
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The most rewarding careers are an equal blend of passion and talent...We are here to help you uncover your passion, while at the same time understand your strengths, skills and lifestyle preferences so you can make an informed choice about your career.
Choosing CTE (Career and Technical Education) is a great investment for your future... watch the video to the right. It's a great reminder of why you chose OSTC! Now, let us guide you through the career development process by working to complete the Website tabs above from left to right. Once complete, you will have an incredible advantage over your peers leaving high school! Let's get started |
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This tab focuses on CAREER CHOICE
You will be asked to complete the following steps below:
1. Take a quick CCR Pre-survey, so we can get a pulse on where you are with your career planning.
2. Complete My Next Move Interest inventory and record your answers with the results Results Link.
(Your scores will be uploaded so that SST can talk with you about what your scores mean.)
3. Complete the Career Tree Branch Report with your Program teacher and Mr. Pemberton's assistance.
4. Use this website as a 1 Stop Shop to navigate all of the pieces you will need to put together before you leave OSTC/HIgh School, so that you will be prepared for your next step.
You will be asked to complete the following steps below:
1. Take a quick CCR Pre-survey, so we can get a pulse on where you are with your career planning.
2. Complete My Next Move Interest inventory and record your answers with the results Results Link.
(Your scores will be uploaded so that SST can talk with you about what your scores mean.)
3. Complete the Career Tree Branch Report with your Program teacher and Mr. Pemberton's assistance.
4. Use this website as a 1 Stop Shop to navigate all of the pieces you will need to put together before you leave OSTC/HIgh School, so that you will be prepared for your next step.
1. Career & college readiness surveyThis survey will be open on September 5, 2023. All students will take this survey BEFORE doing any career development activities.
Please use your OSTC login information to take a short survey.
Login Information Reminders:
User Name (example): CTELastnamefirstinitial23@student.oakland.k12.mi.us Password: Your Birthday in 6 digits (Once you login you will be prompted to change your password, so write it down). Be sure that you are signing into your Oakland Schools Google Account. If you are logged in to your sending school account, it will say "Access Denied." The survey link will be taken down on September 18, 2022. 2. my next moveMY NEXT MOVE is a quick interest inventory that helps pinpoint dominant personality traits in specific careers.
All students will complete this activity and upload scores. It helps us to guide you on your career journey and is required for schedule change requests. 1. Print the My Next Move Worksheet (or one will be provided) so you can take notes while you do the interest inventory. 2. Complete My Next Move. 3. Use your notes to upload your scores via the My Next Move Results link below. |
3. Career Tree branch report
The Career Tree provides information about some of the careers aligned to your program. The careers are organized by the amount of education needed to attain various careers. The higher you go on the tree, the more education needed. Watch the VIDEO- Click here for a better visual about the Career Branch Tree assignment. Click here to access: Branch Report Worksheet Student Research Worksheet OSTC Curriculum Guide You will be asked to designate your career choice on a leaf, which will be placed on the tree in the classroom. See the Career Trees at the bottom of the screen. |
4. Self-reflection page (optional)Come down to the Student Services office and sign up to see one of our Counselors!
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For questions, please contact:
Angela Gouda, Counselor Mary Crockett, Special Populations Consultant Jessica Dawson, Student Support Specialist
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest
angela.gouda@oakland.k12.mi.us mary.crockett@oakland.k12.mi.us jessica.dawson@oakland.k12.mi.us
248-668-5608 248-668-5616 248-668-5610
To be sure that you are scheduled into the OSTC program that best aligns with your college and career goals, please review the Career Tree above. You will find a sampling of careers on the tree and then it will be followed by the following information.
- SCROLL above to check out the various Program Options at OSTC. Each of them is represented by a CAREER TREE which identifies various careers associated with the program. The printed page following each picture conveys the 12 learning standards and the universal skills aligned to each program. OSTC Curriculum Guide
- 12 learning segments
- Indispensable Skills and Essential functions
- Certifications that you will earn
- Academic front loading to help you be more successful
