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Governor's Institute for Career Education and Work
Check Your Portfolio for What Employers Desire

• Grades K-4
• Grades 5-6
• Grades 7-8
• Grades 9-12

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Governor’s Institute for Career Education and Work Activity

by Cortney Cutchall, Bob Pasquantonio and Mike Thompson

Title	Check Your Portfolio for What Employers Desire
Standards Addressed	13.2 F Evaluate career portfolio content for its accuracy in reflecting skills and knowledge. RWSL 1.4 C, D, E
Brief Overview	Students will identify the samples in their portfolios that highlight their employability skills.
Grade Level	8th
Content Area(s)	Language Arts
Other standards supported	N/A
Prep Time	30 minutes
Implementation Time	45-60 minutes
Learning Objectives	Student recognizes the skills they have and the skills they need for work.
Materials Needed	Markers, Flip chart
Detailed Activity Steps	Ask students to brainstorm characteristics of employability skills. Ask students to brainstorm activities which display employability skills. Write responses on board and add to the list if necessary. Evaluate portfolio samples in relation to the list of established criteria.
Theory basis	Super Theory
Evaluation/Assessment	Teacher observation of student participation and completion.
Comments	Generate a list of employability skills. (Make reference to Employability Skills Checklist- Developmental Guidance Classroom Activities- Grade 7-9 No. 30)
Enhancement Activities	Invite HR representative to present industry desired workplace skills.
Adaptation for at risk kids	Encouragement by teacher to participate and pair with peers if necessary.
Resources	Career Activities File-Career Portfolios K-12 www.okcareertech.org/guidance 7-9 Developmental Guidance Class Activities- Activity 30