True2u Tracker) to Determine Which High Schools Would Be a Good Choice for That Career

True2UTracker

My Guide to Success

I can make it happen!

Name: ______

Welcome to This year you’ll be asked to really think about where you’re interested in attending high school. Although that may seem far away, it’s important to start thinking about what you want for yourself – for this year, high school, and beyond. Your True2U mentors are here to help you with that.

This year we’ll focus on learning more about:

What we’re Careers we might Who we are. want to pursue.

interested in. You’ll meet with y

You’ll meet with your mentor(s) typically once a month for about an hour. In order to prepare for your sessions with your mentor(s) you’ll be asked to do some pre-work that you’ll share with the group during your virtual session.

During your time with your mentor(s) you’ll do activities and have discussions that will help you think more about yourselves and your interests. This is meant to be a fun program, but serious at the same time. These are important things to think about so that you can build the best possible future for yourself.

Most things we do in life are as rewarding and fulfilling as we make them – we get out of them the effort and dedication that we put in.

This is a program about you and your future.

We can’t think of anything more important so we’re going to put in the effort and dedication, and we hope you will too, because this is all for you.

• East Tech High School • • East Tech High School • • Rhodes School of Environmental Studies • • Facing History New Tech • • Ginn Academy • • John Marshall Civic and Business Leadership • • Bard High School Early College West • Lincoln-West School of Global Studies • • Campus International High School • • Cleveland Early College High School • • Rhodes College & Career Academy • • Cleveland School of Science & Medicine • • Glenville High School • • Lincoln-West School of Science & Health • • Cleveland High School for Digital Arts • • Cleveland School of the Arts • • Design Lab Early College High School • • East Tech High School •

• East Tech High School • • East Tech High School • • Ginn Academy • • Facing History New Tech • • John Marshall Civic and Business Leadership • • Garrett Morgan School of Leadership & Innovation • • Ginn Academy • • Cleveland School of Architecture & Design • • Lincoln-West School of Global Studies • • Max S. Hayes High School •

• Collinwood High School • • Ginn Academy • • Facing History New Tech • • Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Leadership • • Cleveland Early College High School • • John Adams College & Career Academy • • Cleveland School of Architecture & Design • • John Marshall School of Information • Cleveland School of Science & Medicine • Technology • • Collinwood High School • • Max S. Hayes High School • • Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School • • MC2STEM • • East Tech High School • • New Tech West • • Facing History New Tech • • Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Leadership • • Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School • • John Marshall School of Information • Ginn Academy • Technology • • Glenville High School • • John Marshall School of Engineering • • Lincoln-West School of Science & Health • • Max S. Hayes High School • • Max S. Hayes High School • • MC2STEM • • John F. Kennedy High School • • New Tech West •

• East Tech High School • • East Tech High School • • Rhodes Environmental Studies Academy • • Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School • • Max S. Hayes High School •

Step 1: Identify the challenge or opportunity.

Step 2: Brainstorm possible solutions.

Step 3: Explore and evaluate possible choices. Evaluate means to think of the pros and cons of the possible choices.

Step 4: Predict consequences.

Step 5: Make a decision, plan the best way to execute the decision, and act on the decision.

Step 6: Evaluate the results of the decision and accept responsibility for the results of the decision.

Scenario 1 Cameron is an 8th grader and a star student. He’s trying to decide which high school he should attend. He thinks he wants to go into engineering as a career but most of his friends think they want to go into business. If Cameron is interested in engineering, then John Marshall School of Engineering would be the best fit for him. Because of his interests, he should also list other science schools in his top five high school choices. Most of Cameron’s friends are listing Jane Addams Business Careers Center as their top choice and general high schools in their top five high school choices. Cameron could list science high schools in his top five choices to match up with his interests. If he goes to a science focused high school, Cameron probably won’t end up going to high school with his friends. He could still see his friends outside of school but it would be less time than if they attended the same high school. What are Cameron’s options and what should he do?

Scenario 1 Decision Choices

1. Cameron lists science high schools that match his interests. 2. Cameron lists business high schools like his friends. 3. Cameron is confused and can’t make a decision. He fails to complete his high school choice. 4. Cameron goes to the High School Choice fair prepared with questions and has conversations with representatives from the high schools.

Your Choice: _____

Which choice do you think Cameron should make and why?

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© 2020 Neighborhood Leadership Institute Page 7 Scenario 2 Anthony has noticed that his friend Charles hasn’t signed into their class in over two weeks. Anthony has texted Charles to see what’s up but Charles says he just has some things going on and he’s not sure when he’ll be back at school. Anthony knows that Charles has some stuff going on with his family right now, but Anthony also knows how much he learns when he signs into class – he’s becoming concerned that Charles might be considering dropping out completely. What are Anthony’s options and what should he do?

Scenario 2 Decision Choices

1. Anthony e-mails the teacher about his concerns and asks for help. 2. Anthony tells his mother and asks that she call Charles’ mother. 3. Anthony does nothing and hopes for the best. 4. Anthony tries to help Charles deal with his family situation.

Your Choice: _____

Which choice do you think Anthony should make and why?

______

Tips for Understanding Choices

1. You can always change your mind about a decision you’ve made. 2. There is probably no one right choice; and few decisions are totally wrong. 3. Deciding is a process, not a fixed, one‐time event. We are constantly re‐evaluating based on new information. A decision may not have had the consequences you expected so you can start the process over again. 4. When it comes to a career decision, remember you are not choosing for a lifetime; in all probability, you will have several jobs during your working life. The workplace is constantly changing and you will need to change with it. 5. There’s a big difference between decision and outcome. You can make a good decision based on the information at hand and still have a bad outcome. The decision is within your control, but the outcome is not. All decisions have the element of chance or risk. 6. Think of the worst outcome. Could you live with that? 7. Indecision is a decision not to decide. There are probably risks involved in not deciding or taking action. What might be some risks? 8. Try to avoid “either/or” thinking; usually there are more than two options. Be imaginative and creative. 9. You may want to consult others for information but eventually you must make up your own mind. Sometimes it may be a good idea to consult more than one source so that your information is not biased. 10. Listen to your inner voice; trust your intuition. What feels right? If you are making a decision that can have long time consequences, take your time. Don’t rush and make an impulsive decision.

Career Clusters Worksheet Name of Examples of Careers Description Cluster within the Cluster

Agriculture and Working with and/or Environmental researching plants and Systems animals. Interested in designing, Arts and producing, writing, or Communication publishing multimedia content. Keeping detailed or accurate Business records, or working with other Administration people; building relationships. Construction Building things; solving

Technologies complex problems. Education and Working with students to help

Training them learn new things. Solving complex problems Engineering and using different types of Science advanced science and Technologies mathematics. Working with money and Finance banks (investing, borrowing, etc.). Government and Working for the government to Public help improve the community. Administration Promoting health and Health Science wellness; working directly with people.

Name of Examples of Careers Description Cluster within the Cluster Managing and operating Hospitality and restaurants, lodging,

Tourism attractions, and travel related services. Jobs that relate to families' Human Services and people's needs. Designing, developing, and Information supporting things relating to Technology computers. Planning, managing, and Law and Public providing legal, public safety, Safety and protective services. Processing of materials into Manufacturing intermediate and final products; and maintenance. Getting businesses and Marketing customers interested in a good or service. Planning, managing, and Transportation movement of people, Services materials, and goods.

Career Cluster Info Worksheet Shade in the top three Career Clusters you want to learn more about.

Business Hospitality and Tourism Engineering and Administration Science Technologies Managing and Keeping detailed or operating restaurants, Solving complex accurate records, or lodging, attractions, problems using different working with other and travel related types of advanced people; building services. science and relationships. mathematics.

Government and Finance Arts and Public Working with money and Communication Administration banks (investing, Interested in Working for the borrowing, etc.). designing, producing, government to help writing, or publishing improve the multimedia content. Human Services community. Jobs that relate to families' and people's needs. Construction Education and Technologies Training Building things; Working with solving complex Health Science students to help them learn new problems. Promoting health things. and wellness; working directly Transportation with people. Agriculture and Services Environmental Systems

Planning, managing, Working with and/or and movement of Information Technology researching plants and people, materials, and Designing, developing, animals. goods. and supporting things relating to computers. Marketing Manufacturing Getting businesses Law and Public Safety Processing of and customers materials into interested in a good Planning, managing, and intermediate and final or service. providing legal, public safety, and products; and protective services. maintenance.

True2U Career Clusters Posters

Career Research

Do some research on three career clusters/careers you are interested in learning more about. The three careers/clusters you want to explore are: 1. ______2. ______3. ______

Check out Naviance or the following websites for information on different careers. Gather info about the careers/clusters you’re interested and fill in the table on the next page. Use the Cleveland Metropolitan School District High Schools by Career Cluster (on page 5 in True2U Tracker) to determine which high schools would be a good choice for that career. https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/ExploreIt/CareerClusters.aspx http://teamneo.org/talent-insights/emerging-talent/

At your next mentoring session you’ll be asked to share some of what you learned in your research.

Career/Cluster #1 Career/Cluster #2 Career/Cluster #3 ______

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High School Choice

Strengths Posters

Strengths List

Strength Poster Worksheet

The Strength I’m Focusing On:

Instructions: Answer the following questions. Then, transfer the information from this worksheet onto your Strength Poster. Begin by writing out the name of the Strength you’re focusing on in the middle of your poster. You will be sharing your Strength Poster with your mentor(s) and peers during your True2U session. Your poster should meet the following criteria: • Contain all of the information from this worksheet • Contain color/pictures and be pleasing to look at • Be well organized and easy to read

1) What is the “definition” of your strength and how can this strength be used during the 8th grade?

2) How would this strength be useful as you move into high school?

3) Brainstorm careers a person with this strength might be interested in.

4) Describe a person who you believe represents this strength. How would you describe this person? What are some of the things they do?

Strength Poster Example Format

Question Question #1 #2

Strength

Definition

Question Question #3 #4

My Strength Poster

Letter to My Future Self

This activity is designed to help you visualize your life moving forward. Use this worksheet to draft a letter to your future self that describes your strengths, accomplishments, the dreams you have, your goals, and the type of life you visualize for yourself.

Instructions Fill in the blank lines with appropriate words or phrases that describe you, your future, your goals. (Make sure to complete the next page too).

Dear ______:

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to be when I grow up. Ten years from now I hope I am on my way to becoming (or have become) a ______(list jobs/careers you hope to have in the future).

Some things I am interested in right now are ______and ______(things you like to do). I wonder if I’ll still be interested in those ten years from now.

I’m proud of myself because this year I have ______(something you’ve accomplished this year).

I’m confident that within the next year I will ______(a goal you want to accomplish over the next year).

Something I hope to have achieved in ten years is ______(a long term goal you have for yourself). I know I’ll be able to achieve my ten year goal if I ______, and ______, (things you will do to help you achieve your goal).

I’m starting to think about high school now. During high school I want to participate in ______and ______(sports/clubs/activities you want to participate in during high school).

The most important thing I have to remember when I go to high school is to ______(what do you need to remember when you go to high school).

If my life ten years from now had a hashtag I would want it to be ______or ______.

I hope in ten years ______and ______will bring me happiness.

I’ve learned some things throughout elementary school and in the 8th grade. One piece of advice I would like to remember ten years from now is… ______(a piece of advice).

Love, ______

True2U Value Cards

Love Achievement Power Inner Beauty

Deep affection. A feeling of The ability to Pleasing to be accomplishment influence the around. as a result of behavior of hard work. others.

Community Family Honesty Knowledge

A feeling of A group of Being sincere Information, fellowship with a people who are and truthful. understanding, group of people. related. and skills gained through experience and education.

Self- Justice Recognition Respect Discipline Concerned with Being Understanding The ability to fairness, peace, appreciated for that someone or control your and genuine an achievement something is feelings and respect for or ability. important and actions. people. should be treated in an appropriate way.

Status Creativity Growth Financial Security Having a high Using your Development rank or social imagination or through Being financially status. original ideas. dedication and stable. hard work.

Helping Kindness Freedom Enjoyment

Making it easier Being friendly, The power to Taking pleasure for someone to generous, and act, speak, or in something. do something. considerate. think as you want to.

Building Your Personal Brand

Your Core Values •

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Why did you choose these as your core values?

Can you think of a situation you’ve been in where you wanted to stick to your core values but it was hard?

What can you do to make sure you remember your values when making a choice?

Michelle Obama’s Brand 1. How would people describe Michelle Obama?

2. What does she do to promote her brand?

3. How does she make choices about her visual appearance to express herself such as social media presence, clothing, hair accessories, or style?

4. Does she make conscious decisions about how she wants to be portrayed, such as how she behaves in public or what causes she supports?

Your Personal Brand Use the space below to create your logo, slogan/tagline and phrase for your personal brand.

The Impressions I Make

Parents and People you How you want to Attributes Friends Guardians first meet be seen Creative Sarcastic Lazy Funny Caring Opinionated Confident Calm Easily Agitated Intelligent Imaginative Serious Open-Minded Judgmental Quiet Stressed Motivated Adaptable Social Resilient Fair Honest Out Spoken Organized Observant Distant Good listener Strong

My High School Vision Board

True2U Reflections

Directions: Answer the questions below. Think of all the past True2U sessions when reflecting on the questions.

3 things you learned about yourself during the True2U program.

2 things you would like to learn more about.

1 of your biggest takeaways from the True2U program.

Additional thoughts and reflections.

Who I Am Poem

I am ______

I wonder ______

I hear ______

I see ______

I want ______

I am ______

I pretend ______

I feel ______

I worry ______

I cry ______

I am ______

I understand ______

I say ______

I dream ______

I try ______

I hope ______

I am ______

Who am I?

I am (a): ______(list a strength)

I value: ______(list one of your top values)

I want to explore these careers:

______

______What high school is

I’m going to be a 2025 graduate of:

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"Be real, be righteous, be relevant." ~Dee-1