Tamara Glover, Ed.D.
West Charlotte High School
2020
Career Development Standards, Calendar of Events & Monthly Activities
Mission Statement:
To create a Comprehensive Career Development Program to address the needs of the West Charlotte High School scholars by raising students’ awareness of career and educational options through work based learning and Career and Technical Education programs.
Standard I: Career Development Coordinators demonstrate leadership, advocacy and collaboration
Standard II: Career Development Coordinators promote a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
Standard III: Career Development Coordinators understand and facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive career development program.
Standard IV: Career Development Coordinators promote learning for all students.
Standard V: Career Development Coordinators actively reflect on their practice.
August: Remote Learning
- Review schedules
- Coordinate Career and College Promise
- Career Pathways-Marketing
- Recruit Partners In Education
- Assist with new teacher Orientation/Freshmen Parent Orientation/Open House
- Registration of new students, schedule changes and conflict resolution (CTE)
- Coordinate CPCC campus visits and placement test with Mrs. Ramerez
- Classroom presentations test dates, post-secondary information, resources available, etc
- Faculty and department meetings (CTE, Guidance, CDC, Administration, SLT, Pride)
- Conduct individual and small group career guidance with students
- Assist classes with career development plans
- Attend CPCC for Career and College Promise updates
- Resume Writing, Scholarship & Financial Literacy workshops
- Career Guidance in classes/CTSO Sign Up
- Career Assessment with students
- Attend CACRAO meeting
- Confirm placement for internship/apprenticeship students
- September 30-MYEP JRCT Registration Deadline
- Identify Senior Class/CTE Work keys Concentrators/Career Pathway Handbook-Presentations
- October 5th-MYEP Orientation 6:00PM (Virtual)
- CTE Curriculum & Parent Night (Virtual:TBA)
- Identify Qualifiers for National Technical Honors Society (3.0 & 2 CTE Courses)
- Career assessment with students (Career Pathways)
- Classroom Presentations-Career Work Based Learning Plans (Awareness, Exploration & Preparation)
- PSAT/SAT/ACT Registration
- Assist with SGA & Homecoming Events (Pageant, Parade, Band Snacks, Game, etc.)
- ASVAB/Work keys (Preparatory Test) Identify CTE Concentrator
- October 6th-20-Classroom Presentations (Interpersonal Skills & Career Assessment)
- Submit grades for Dual Enrollment and Internship students
- NCWorks Partnership Conference: Be A Leader! Greensboro, NC
- Consult with Pathway Transfer students failing 1st quarter courses
- Consult with students failing CTE courses – (Service to Special Populations as needed)
- Conduct individual and small group career guidance with students
- Faculty and department meetings (CTE, Guidance, CDC, Administration )
- Field Trips-Career Skills Center/Financial Literacy/CARCO/STEM-NHRA/Queens College
November-National Career Development Month
- Observe National Career Development Month
- MYEP Career & Job Readiness Training (Virtual-9:30AM-3:00PM)-Nov.30th
- Lunch & Learns-Military Recruiters & College Representatives
- National Technical Honors Society Monthly Meetings: Thursdays
- Conduct individual and small group career guidance with students
- CDC Monthly Meeting @ CPCC Harper Campus-Nov. 21 (Counselors invited)
- Meeting CTE Concentrators/Workkeys Prep Groups
- Resume Writing, Scholarship & Financial Literacy workshops
- Coordinate Career Discovery Field Trip
- Submit Teacher Grants
- CTE Month-Teacher Survey Feedback
December
- Preparation for second semester registration, schedule changes, etc
- ASVAB Test: TBA: December 9th in Media Center
- Collect grades for dual enrollment and internships students
- Individual and small group guidance with students (CPCC/MYEP Interviews)
- Work-Keys CTE Concentrator Survey/Work-keys Testing: TBA
- CLNA Report Due: 12/13-Career & College Readiness Artifacts
- SIP/ILT/Coach/Leadership Institute (PD)/Monthly CDC Meeting
- National Technical Honors Society Community Service
- Senior Project Evaluator (2:30-4:00 PM)
- Second semester registration, schedule changes
- VEIS IV (follow-up) work with teachers to contact students not responding to questionnaire by mail
- Begin registration process for next year
- Attend Guidance Meeting for updates on new changes for upcoming school year
- Coordinate ASVAB results interpretation sessions/
- School Partners in Education & Grants (Advisory Board)
- Coordinate CTE Month Activities: TBA
- Set up classroom presentations/Lunch & Learns
- Financial Literacy Workshop/Career Fair/Parent & Alumni Luncheon
- Schedule military recruiters for Career Center presentation
- Middle school visits for pathway orientation of rising 9th graders
- Maintain career center and job information board
- National Career and Technical Education week activities
- Financial aid student sessions with educational assistance program representatives
- ASVAB results interpretations session
- 2/27-CIAA Educators Day (College Day Field Trip for CTE Scholars)
- School Partners in Education, Volunteers & Grants (Survey)
- 2/25-2/29-CIAA College Field Trips & Educational Career Fair/HBCU Assembly
- What schools are part of the CIAA?
The membership: Bowie State University, Chowan University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, St. Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union .
March- (ALL Field Trips cancelled due to COVID-19)
- E-learning Platforms: www.readcharlotte.org
- Review and update career pathways with students
- Submit grades for dual enrollment and internship students
- Work with middle schools with registration/orientation of rising 9th graders
- Identify 2nd semester CTE Concentrators
- Begin meeting with CTE concentrators (Class of 2021)
- Academic advisements and registration for pathway transfer students
- School Partners in Education & Grant Proposals
- Senior Class of 2020 -Parent Financial Literacy Workshop (Student Loans)
April
- Dual enrollment student’s registration and orientation (CPCC)
- Pathway Career Fair/ Parent Lunch & Learn
- School Partners in Education (Recruitment, Freshmen Class Sponsors)
- Spring Break CTE Handouts
May
- Assist seniors with resume preparation
- Conduct employability skills sessions
- Career and academic advisement with students
- Administer advance placement test
- Planning for next year (Work keys & CTE Schedule Reviews)
- School Partners in Education & Volunteer Breakfast
- CTE/CPCC Registration process continues
- Complete end of the year reports
- Academic advisement evaluation meeting
- Review and correct CTE class listed for next school year
Career inspiration & Motivational quotes
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR WORK SUCCESS
If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.
Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better. – Jim Rohn
It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. – Jillian Michaels
I’m not here to be average, I’m here to be awesome.
Your largest fear carries your greatest growth.
Your life is a direct reflection of what you have worked for.
If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission.
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
Train your mind to see the good in any situation.
Stop doubting yourself. Work hard and make it happen.
You have to be at your strongest when you’re feeling at your weakest.
I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. – Michael Jordan
Confidence is something you create in yourself by believing in who you are.
The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. – Unknown
When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to get it. – Jim Rohn
Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. – Unknown
If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.
Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better. – Jim Rohn
It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. – Jillian Michaels
I’m not here to be average, I’m here to be awesome.
Your largest fear carries your greatest growth.
Your life is a direct reflection of what you have worked for.
If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission.
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
Train your mind to see the good in any situation.
Stop doubting yourself. Work hard and make it happen.
You have to be at your strongest when you’re feeling at your weakest.
I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. – Michael Jordan
Confidence is something you create in yourself by believing in who you are.
The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. – Unknown
When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to get it. – Jim Rohn
Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. – Unknown