Transition+Plan

This section will help you to: Make plans for the next few years Work School Free time Physical Activity Explore Career Choices and the skills / training you will need. Create a budget of the first years out of school

Assignment #1 - What are your plans for the first two years out of High School? • This should be a summary of the next 5 assignments. •Keep this to ONE short paragraph giving only the highlights of your plans. Assignment 7 is the expanded version of this section. Edit assignment #1 after you complete assignment #7 to make it more concise & precise! Your Transition Plan - Career Exploration Assignment #2 - EXPLORE YOUR CAREER CHOICE Match your focus areas and Career exploration from PART 1 with actual choices for your future. Do a ‘check in’ in paragraph form;

Are you still pursuing the same Focus Area (s)? as you listed in Section 1? If this has changed, what factors were involved in the change? List your top three choices for your future occupation, and document the information you have collected. Do one of the two choices below.

Career Fairs / Info Sessions

Document participation in three or more information sessions or presentations

Document participation (collect handouts / pamphlets) What SPECIFIC information was presented? Which session was most useful to you and why? Document the information you collected. How does this career match your focus area? Evaluate the quality of the Presentations. Explain your evaluation, based on clarity, relevance and ability to hold your interest. Research Your Options Document your research – match it to your Focus Area

Find information on a career you are interested in What TRAINING is required for your choice? Find WHERE you can complete the required training Evaluate what you have done, or need to do. What courses / preparation do you have to complete to qualify for training? What have courses have you completed so far to get you there? Evaluate the information you collected. Explain your evaluation, based on clarity, relevance and quality of site / resources. See the Appendix for the __[|FOCUS AREA Chart]__ Use the INTERNET to find information PRINT what you find as evidence

Your Transition Plan - What needs Working on?
Assignment #3 - Determine what you have achieved and need to work on List courses you need to take in high school to follow your career path.

Include courses you have already completed Determine if your current load will help you reach your goal Verify that you have what you need or speak about adjustments you may need to make. – Both in terms of courses and work / volunteer experience. What school and community activities have and will support you in achieving the job options you explored? Has anything changed since grade 10? What adjustments might you need to make?

Assignment #4 - Complete Application Forms Complete at least two applications for:

A Job, Training Program or University. Bursaries / Scholarships / Awards Copies of on-line applications are acceptable.

Your Transition Plan - Financing your Future
Assignment #6 - Create a Budget for your first year out of High School, or your 4 years in College / University, if that is your choice.

Complete the budget sheet in the appendix and do your own calculations Complete an online Budget and print out the results.
 * You have two choices:**

One good site: Government of Canada Site for student budgeting

__[|srv650.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/cslp-pcpe/cl/30/fp-pf/clindex.jsp]__ Complete Steps 1 & 2 on the On line Budget Planner and print the results.
 * Print out your results and attach for reference.**

Assignment #7 - Your Future Plans - in Detail What specific skills will you need to develop after graduation to reach your goals? What skills will you have to develop in the next 10-15 years to keep up to date in your area? What roles will the following play in you reaching your goals.

Family – Mental & Financial Support, Housing, etc. Friends – Hobbies, sports, Mental Support, Shared living, etc. Work – Finances, Experience and a change of pace Leisure – Activities, Sports, etc. (refer to your healthy living plan)