<p> Portfolio Guide 2013-2014</p><p>INTRODUCTION At Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center, we strive to help all students become highly-skilled, employable, successful, and literate. To become employable and well-educated, students must practice and master the PA Communications standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. All EWCTC students will build a multi-level Career Portfolio, under the direction of their teacher (advisor) with support from the Literacy Committee. Then, each senior will present their Career Portfolio before a panel of evaluators. Earning a passing score on the Portfolio is a requirement for a Certificate of Completion. Cooperative Education students must have an up-to-date portfolio prior to beginning co-op.</p><p>DEFINITION</p><p>The Career Portfolio is a compilation of student work requiring teamwork between the student, CTE teacher, academic teacher, and career counselor. It contains documents that support your important qualities, skills, knowledge, and talents. These documents are listed in the ‘Portfolio Components’ page. The student is responsible for the contents. Teachers are responsible for assigning, guiding, encouraging, reviewing and scoring the Portfolio entries. </p><p>A Career Portfolio is never finished—it’s a work in progress, always undergoing change, improvements and updates. Throughout your time at EWCTC and beyond, new items are continually added to a meaningful Portfolio. The Portfolio is in a constant state of becoming more perfect—reflecting your current skills, talents, and unique qualities.</p><p>PURPOSE</p><p>The Career Portfolio can be a great self-marketing tool for five main reasons:</p><p>1. It draws attention to the key information you want to convey about yourself.</p><p>2. It provides personal examples that connect you with an employment opportunity. </p><p>3. It makes the key skills tangible.</p><p>4. It adds to your credibility. </p><p>5. It builds confidence.</p><p>5/28/13 Portfolio Components Due Dates</p><p>Cover Letter and Thank You Letter Oct 25</p><p>Resume Oct 25</p><p>Typewritten Job Application (Industry Specific) Oct 25</p><p>1-3 Letters of Recommendation/Commendation Jan 10</p><p>M.L.A. Career Research Paper Dec 20</p><p>Community Service Mar 28</p><p>Post-Secondary Plan Mar 28</p><p>Up-to-Date Task List Mar 28</p><p>*Job Shadow (Recommended) Mar 28</p><p>Senior Interview Day/Portfolio Presentation April 17</p><p>Artifacts </p><p>An Artifact is a written reflection about a completed task or project. Academic Artifacts include items from the task list. Practical Artifacts include Cooperative Education, job shadowing, and/or volunteer experiences.</p><p> 12 Artifacts Minimum (Total) (1 per quarter)</p><p>Transcripts (optional)</p><p>License and Certificates (if available)</p><p>Awards, Ribbons, and Recognitions (if available)</p><p>*Optional but recommended (See Mrs. Newhouse)</p><p>5/28/13 2013-2014 EWCTC Portfolio Checklist</p><p>NAME______PROGRAM______</p><p>COMPONENT COMPLETED DUE DATE</p><p>Industry-Specific Job Application October 25, 2013</p><p>Cover Letter October 25, 2013</p><p>Thank You Letter October 25, 2013</p><p>Resume October 25, 2013</p><p>1-3 Letters of Recommendation January 10, 2014</p><p>Quarterly Artifacts (12 min.) March 28, 2014</p><p>Career Research Paper December 20, 2013</p><p>Community Service (4 hours min) March 28, 2014</p><p>Post-Secondary Plan March 28, 2014</p><p>*Job Shadow (Recommended) March 28, 2014</p><p>Senior Interview Day/Portfolio April 17, 2014 Presentation</p><p>COMPLETION OF ALL PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTS IS REQUIRED TO EARN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION</p><p>SENIOR PORTFOLIOS DUE MARCH 28, 2014 SENIOR INTERVIEW DAY APRIL 17, 2014 *Optional/Recommended</p><p>Cover Letter Guidelines</p><p>5/28/13 1. Take the time to write a targeted cover letter for each employer. This means customizing each cover letter you write, so it specifically relates your skills to the job for which you are applying. </p><p>2. State why you are writing, indicating your interest in the job.</p><p>3. State where you learned of the position and the title of the position you are applying for. This way the person reading your cover letter will know which job you are interested in.</p><p>4. Explain the reasons for your interest in the organization. Let the cover letter reviewer know why you are interested in the company.</p><p>5. Express your enthusiasm for the job.</p><p>6. Identify your most relevant skills and experiences. Don't just duplicate your resume. Rather, include the skills that most match the job.</p><p>7. Refer to the qualifications for the position and illustrate how your abilities relate.</p><p>8. Communicate your interest, motivation, and strengths.</p><p>9. Emphasize your achievements.</p><p>10. Indicate how you will follow-up, typically with a phone call or an email. Thank the company for their consideration.</p><p>Tips:</p><p>1. Avoid clichés and meaningless or wordy expressions.</p><p>2. Your cover letter should complement, not duplicate your resume.</p><p>3. Your cover letter is often the first contact with an employer; be sure it creates a good impression. </p><p>4. Take the time to target your cover letter to the job you are applying for. DO SOME RESEARCH ON THE COMPANY.</p><p>5. List all of your contact information in the heading. Your name, address, phone numbers and pertinent email. (Make it the same heading you use on your resume.)</p><p>6. Write the letter in business format. Your info at the top, their name, business and address on the left, the date, Dear ______:, body, closing.)</p><p>5/28/13 Buford B. Smiley 123 Happy Lane Bucolic, PA 15000 Home: 724-666-0000 Cell: 724-888-1234 [email protected]</p><p>Mr. Robert Builder Bob the Builder Construction 144 Roberts Way Latrobe, PA 15650</p><p>June 1, 2012</p><p>Dear Mr. Builder:</p><p>I am responding to your advertisement for a carpenter specializing in kitchen/bathroom remodeling. Though you did not list specific skill requirements, I am a recent graduate of Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology’s Building Trades program. As a student, I was exposed to basic cabinetmaking, masonry, and plumbing before focusing on the building trades. I am comfortable with blueprint reading, demolition, wall construction, wiring, laying flooring and setting fixtures. </p><p>I have previous work and volunteer experience related to construction, specifically kitchen and bath remodeling. These positions have given me confidence in my skills and have helped me to expand my communication abilities. I am eager to share my skills with a construction team who shares my interest in providing customers with quality work. I look forward to meeting with you to present my portfolio and learn more about your business. Thank you. </p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Buford B. Smiley</p><p>5/28/13 Resume Guidelines</p><p>General Information</p><p> CAPITALIZE proper nouns – ONLY </p><p> Check spelling. Do not rely on spell check and verify spellings of all proper nouns. </p><p> Format should be organized and neat. </p><p> Always tailor the resume to match the job.</p><p> Do not put references or “References upon request,” on the resume.</p><p> Objectives should briefly mention what you can contribute to an employer. Objectives should not focus on what you are looking for in a position.</p><p>Headings</p><p> Headings should include name, address, phone numbers (home and cell). Email should be included only if applicable and you check it often. </p><p> Your name should stand out on the page.</p><p>Parts of a resume </p><p> Parts of a resume should be organized to show your strengths first. If you don’t have applicable job experience, list skills first. </p><p> Label each part of the resume.</p><p>1. Skills </p><p> Use your task lists! Highlights strengths and skills applicable to the job. Big companies scan resumes for key skills. </p><p> List your communication skills, teamwork, and/ or computer skills to round out your resume.</p><p>2. Employment</p><p> List work experience in chronological order. (Note the last place first.)</p><p> List month and year of start date and month and year of end date. If you are currently employed, list month and year of start date to “present.”</p><p> List a minimum of three duties performed on the job. </p><p> List the name of the business, city, state, and your position title.</p><p>3. Education </p><p>5/28/13 List name of school, city, state and graduation year. Add your GPA if it is 3.25 or higher.</p><p> Be sure to list your home school and EWCTC separately. Note your program with EWCTC’s info.</p><p> If classes have been taken at a community college, list them, the start date and end date. Also, list the total number of credits taken if you have several.</p><p> Do not list your middle school unless you went there last year. Never list elementary school.</p><p>4. Volunteer Experiences</p><p> List volunteer experience in chronological order.</p><p> List month and year of start date. </p><p> List a minimum of three duties performed on the job. </p><p> List the name of the business, city, state, and your position title.</p><p>5. Awards and Certifications</p><p> Certifications are key! List every relevant certification you have. </p><p> Awards should be listed only if they are important to the job. If using an award, mention where and when you received it. (Ex. Eastern Westmoreland CTC – Teamwork award – Fall 2010.)</p><p>Objective</p><p>To perform carpentry skills with precision on construction sites</p><p>Qualifications Summary</p><p>Educated in the construction trade, reliable, works with accuracy and innovation, follows safety regulations and custom job specifications</p><p>Skills</p><p> Capable of operating common hand tools and power tools safely</p><p> Measures with accuracy</p><p>5/28/13 Completes tasks with minimal scrap</p><p> Proficient in roofing, framing, and drywall </p><p> Adept in basic cabinetmaking skills such as building kitchen and bathroom cabinets</p><p> Competent floor installer, familiar with ceramic tile, hardwood, synthetic hardwood, and vinyl</p><p> Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</p><p> Reads blueprints</p><p> Strives for customer satisfaction </p><p> OSHA Certified, 2010</p><p>Education</p><p>Certification of Completion in Building Trades, 2010 Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center, Latrobe, PA </p><p>High School Diploma, 2010 Derry Area High School, Derry, PA </p><p>Work Experience </p><p>Laborer Summers 2008-2012 XOX Construction Company, Latrobe, PA Duties include kitchen/ bath demolition, basic framing, cabinet installation and job site cleanup</p><p>Volunteer Experience </p><p>Maintenance Volunteer Jan. 2009 - Present Action for Animals, Latrobe, PA Duties include building fencing, repairing kennel gates, laying new ceramic floor tiles and participating in fund-raising activities.</p><p>Thank You Letter Guidelines</p><p>1. Thank each interviewer for the interview opportunity. This may mean that you have to write more than one letter. </p><p>2. Be sure that you have spelled each interviewers name correctly. (Get this info before leaving the interview.)</p><p>5/28/13 3. Write a paragraph discussing why you are a good fit for the position. List specific skills that match the job description.</p><p>4. Show enthusiasm, but do not beg for the position.</p><p>5. Remind the interviewer of what you discussed in the meeting. If possible, show that you have done additional research on information learned in your discussion.</p><p>6. List all of your contact information in the heading. Your name, address, phone numbers and pertinent email. (Make it the same heading you use on your resume.)</p><p>7. Write the letter in business format. Your info at the top, their name, business and address on the left, the date, Dear ______:, body, closing.)</p><p>Buford B. Smiley 123 Happy Lane Bucolic, PA 15000 Home: 724-666-0000 Cell: 724-888-1234 [email protected]</p><p>Mr. Robert Builder Bob the Builder Construction</p><p>5/28/13 144 Roberts Way Latrobe, PA 15650</p><p>June 10, 2012</p><p>Dear Mr. Builder:</p><p>Thank you for investing your time in our meeting on June 9, 2010. I enjoyed learning about the types of jobs your company completes. After speaking with you, I drove past some of the buildings you mentioned. The addition on ABCD Building on Hippity Hop Way was especially impressive! Your work is impeccable, and I was really inspired by the quality of construction. I believe I could make some excellent contributions to your company because I bring skills in building construction with an emphasis in cabinetmaking. Scrollwork, similar to what I have seen on the ABCD building, is my specialty. I am also willing to learn new techniques and believe that I would be a good fit for your team. We seem to share many of the same ethics, interests and dedication to work. Again, thank you for meeting with me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Please feel free to contact me with additional questions. </p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Buford B. Smiley</p><p>EWCTC Postsecondary Plan</p><p>Senior Name: ______Sending High School: ______</p><p>Program: ______Instructor: ______</p><p>Career (s) of Interest: ______</p><p>5/28/13 Steps taken for Postsecondary Preparation: </p><p>□ Career Research ( includes wages, postsecondary requirements, degrees/certifications required)</p><p>□ Updated Resume</p><p>□ Job Shadow – (date/place) ______</p><p>□ Community Service/Volunteer Hours - ______</p><p>□ Employment - ______</p><p>□ Attended a College Fair </p><p>□ Attended a Financial Aid Presentation</p><p>Postsecondary Options</p><p>Next year, I plan to:</p><p>Employment</p><p>□ Do you have a job? ______</p><p>If not, list your plans to obtain? ______</p><p>Union/Apprenticeship</p><p>5/28/13 □ Have you spoken with a representative? ______</p><p>□ What are the requirements for the application process? ______</p><p>□ Did you visit the facility? ______</p><p>□ Did you schedule the entrance exam? ______</p><p>Postsecondary School</p><p>□ Did you take your PSAT/SAT/ACT/Accuplacer? ______</p><p>□ Did you speak with a representative? ______</p><p>□ Did you visit the school? ______</p><p>□ Did you research the entrance requirements? ______</p><p>□ Did you obtain your transcript and recommendation letters? ______</p><p>□ Did you complete the application process? ______</p><p>□ Did you complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)? ______</p><p>□ Have you researched scholarships and applied? ______</p><p>□ Have you been accepted? ______</p><p>Armed Service</p><p>□ Did you take the ASVAB? ______</p><p>□ Have you decided on which branch? ______</p><p>□ Have you met with a Recruiter? ______</p><p>□ Have you enlisted? ______When do you leave? ______</p><p>5/28/13 □ What job do you intend to pursue in the military? ______</p><p>EWCTC Community Service/Volunteer Program </p><p>Student Name: ______Program: ______</p><p>Grade: ______School: ______</p><p>Name of Activity: ______</p><p>Date of Activity: ______Total Number of Hours: ______</p><p>Description of Activity: ______</p><p>Student Assignments: ______</p><p>5/28/13 ______</p><p>Supervisor’s Name and Title: ______</p><p>Supervisor’s Signature: ______</p><p>5/28/13 EASTERN WESTMORELAND CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4904 Route 982 . Latrobe, PA 15650 Phone: 724-539-9788 . Fax: 724-539-1907 www.ewctc.net </p><p>Mrs. Marie Bowers, Administrative Director ACADEMIC ARTIFACT</p><p>STUDENT NAME: Student Name PROGRAM AREA: Building Trades DATE COMPLETED: 5/6/2010 TASK / COMPETENCY: Task Name / Number</p><p>REFLECTION:</p><p>Students will write about their project, addressing the following: 1. Product a. Description/Definition (What, When, Where) b. Rationale b.i. Why did you choose this project? 2. Process a. How does this project demonstrate what you know and what you can do? (Skills learned and steps)(Apply Technical Vocabulary) b. Self Evaluation b.i. What challenges did you face and how can you improve upon them? 3. Purpose a. How can you use this skill in the future?(In class) b. How does this apply to your career/vocation? (On the job)</p><p>INSTRUCTOR’S SIGNATURE</p><p>5/28/13 Artifact Scoring Guide PRODUCT PROCESS PURPOSE CONVENTIONS IMAGE The product or The process The purpose of the The use of grammar, Image of explained project is described demonstrates artifact in future use and mechanics, spelling, artifact and defined using knowledge, skills career application. usage and sentence logical rationale. gained, and a self- formation. evaluation. Substantial, Substantial, specific, Substantial, specific, Evident control of Image/images are specific, and/or and/or illustrative and/or illustrative grammar, mechanics, relevant, focused, and 7/8 illustrative content content demonstrating content demonstrating spelling, usage, and clearly depict the demonstrating strong development strong development and sentence formation subject of the artifact. strong development and sophisticated ideas sophisticated ideas Color and significant and sophisticated enhancements are ideas present Sufficiently Sufficiently developed Sufficiently developed Sufficient control of Image/images are developed content content with adequate content with adequate grammar, mechanics, relevant, focused, and 5/6 with adequate elaboration or elaboration or spelling, usage, and clearly depicts the elaboration or explanation explanation sentence formation subject of the artifact explanation Limited content Limited content with Limited content with Limited control of Image is not relevant, 3/4 with inadequate inadequate elaboration inadequate elaboration grammar, mechanics, focused or elaboration or or explanation or explanation spelling, usage, and inaccurately portrays explanation sentence formation the subject of the artifact Superficial and/or Superficial and/or Superficial and/or Minimal control of No image 1/2 minimal content minimal content minimal content grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation</p><p>NAME: ______ASSESSMENT: _____ / 40 _____%</p><p>COMMENTS: </p><p>DATE: ______</p><p>TASK/COMPETENCY:______</p><p>5/28/13 M.L.A. Career Research Outline</p><p>I. Introduction</p><p> a. Define Career</p><p> b. History of Career (3 different notes)</p><p> c. Thesis Statement </p><p>II. Description/Requirements (may be more than 1 paragraph)</p><p> a. Describe Career (services/products)</p><p> b. Describe Skills Involved</p><p> b.i. Physical</p><p> b.ii. Mental/Emotional</p><p> b.iii. Interpersonal</p><p> c. Education/Training Required</p><p>III. Environments/Statistics/Future Outlook (may be more than 1 paragraph)</p><p> a. Work Environment/Conditions </p><p> a.i. Typical Hours</p><p> a.ii. Equipment/Technology Used</p><p> a.iii. Geographic Differences</p><p> b. Job Statistics/Future Outlook</p><p> b.i. Number of Current Jobs</p><p> b.ii. Key Industries for Employment Opportunities</p><p> b.iii. Future Job Prospects/Demand</p><p>IV. Career Advancement/Growth (may be more than 1 paragraph)</p><p>5/28/13 a. Salary (entry level – maximum)</p><p> b. Advancement Possibilities</p><p> c. Evolution of Career/ Predict Future Changes</p><p>V. Personal Connection (may be more than 1 paragraph)</p><p> a. Describe what influenced or attracted you to this career</p><p> b. Assess your current success in reaching your career goal</p><p> c. Predict where you’ll be in 5 or 10 years</p><p>VI. Conclusion</p><p> a. Relate to Introduction (History/Definition)</p><p> b. Restate Thesis Statement (Different Wording)</p><p>VII. M.L.A. Works Cited Page</p><p> a. 3 Sources Minimum</p><p> b. Alphabetically Arranged</p><p>REQUIREMENTS: 3 Sources Minimum, At least 3 pages in length, Size 12 Times New Roman, Double Spaced</p><p>5/28/13 5/28/13</p>
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