How to Develop a Personal Career Plan Diane Cadavid Career Development Coordinator Apex HIgh School Career Plan What do you want to be? Once you know (or think you know), how do you get there? Will you need additional education after high school? To help answer questions about your future, develop a career plan. A career plan outlines the steps you need to take to reach your career goal. Apex HIgh School Bridges Transitions Inc. Leading provider of online education planning, career exploration, and test prep resources. Prepare students for successful transitions to education and work beyond high school. AHS has a site license for students to access the tools and resources available with Bridges. Apex HIgh School Accessing Bridges Launch the Internet Enter the URL www.bridges.com Apex HIgh School Getting Started ~ Create a Portfolio Apex HIgh School Student Portfolio Apex HIgh School Enter the Site ID and Password 0040801 alpine Apex HIgh School Complete the Information to Create Your Portfolio Apex HIgh School Name Your Portfolio and Create a Password Use something easy to remember Example: first initial and last name Never share your account information with others Complete the portfolio and click on “GO” Apex HIgh School Review the Student Tools Apex HIgh School Where to Start? Explore Careers Apex HIgh School Explore Careers (continued) There are many resources to explore Apex HIgh School Planning Your Future Apex HIgh School Additional Resources & Tools ~ Planning Your Future Apex HIgh School Search Colleges or Training Programs Apex HIgh School Financial Aid, Scholarships, College Applications, Etc. Apex HIgh School “Choices Planner” Work, Learn, & Your Portfolio Apex HIgh School “Work” Take Assessments, Find Careers, Explore Apex HIgh School “Learn” Search Programs & Majors, Compare Schools Apex HIgh School “Your Portfolio” Putting it all together in your Personal Career Plan Apex HIgh School Additional Tools & Resources High School Planner Plan courses and see how they connect to careers College Planning (Post-Secondary Education) What should I be doing in 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade Checklist Make sure you have all your basis covered Connecting to careers Take Assessments: Interest, Work Values, Basic Skills, Workplace Skills, Transferable Skills Apex HIgh School Additional Tools & Resources Getting Ready to Work Resume Builder Job Interview Practice Cover Letter Creator Thank-you Letter Builder Career Outlook & Salary Information Link careers to schools that offer training Worksheets, activities, articles, teacher resources, product support, tutorials, etc., etc. Take time to explore Bridges and visit often!! Apex HIgh School Questions. . . Thank you! Apex HIgh School