Explore Plan Apply Mini-Workshop
Explore Plan Apply
• Introduction
• How to Live Proactively
• Exploration Practice
• Summary
Explore Plan Apply
• Introduction
• How to Live Proactively
• Exploration Practice
• Summary
Where Achievement Begins
San Fernando Effect
• San Fernando Valley – 14 high schools, 80% parent,
student dissatisfaction with counseling program
• Superintendent Robert Collins: “If you don‟t submit a
written plan – for college, the military, a trade
school, or a job, you will not be able to attend the
graduation ceremonies.”
• “Every student‟s goal and dream is important and
should be nurtured by school administration,
counselors and teachers.”
Where Achievement Begins
Positive Results
• June 2002: 18 months later – 100% of 3,764 grads
completed a written „post-secondary
commitment‟ plan
• Result: 10% decrease in the dropout rate
• Result: 10% increase in the number of students
accepted to the University of California
• Result: College admission rose 150% for African
Americans, 31% for Latinos.
Where Achievement Begins
“Achievement
is closer
than you think.”
Where Achievement Begins
Drive School Achievement
Ample evidence exists to indicate the impact of
more motivated students on key school outcomes
Achievement Outcome: Academic Achievement
“Students attending middle schools with more fully
implemented comprehensive guidance programs
reported….(c) believing education was more relevant and
important to their futures, ….(f) earning higher grades.”
(Helping 7th Graders Be Safe and Successful, Lapan, Gysbers et al, 2001)
Where Achievement Begins
Drive School Achievement
Achievement Outcome: Academic Achievement
“Students grades rose as they spent more time in career
academies. This study compared student grades before and
after enrollment in the academies.”
(California Partnership Academies – Evaluation Report, 1997)
“Participation in well implemented career academies raised
students‟ GPA‟s. This conclusion was based on a
comparison to non-academy students in the same district.”
(Career Academy Programs in California, Maxwell & Rubin, 2000)
Where Achievement Begins
To Drive School Achievement
Achievement Outcome: Dropout/Attendance Rates
“Students who can articulate a meaningful connection to
future education and/or employment, “are less likely to drop
out; their attendance and grades improve; …(and they have)
enhanced motivation and better planning for the future.”
(School-to-Work: Making a Difference in Education, Hughes et al, 2001)
Vertical/Horizontal Services
Medical Model
Vertical Services – responsive to specific types of
medical needs (eg. heart, skin, EENT, optometry,
spinal cord, pediatrics, emergency)
Horizontal Services – wellness - preventative services
(eg. nutrition/diet, physical fitness, stress mgmt.)
Proactive wellness services have positive value for all
physical „verticals‟ of medicine.
Vertical/Horizontal Services
New Model for Education
Vertical Services – responsive to specific types of
educational needs (eg. English, math, biology,
geography, physical education, trades, Spanish)
Horizontal Services – motivation - proactive services
(eg. educational planning, balanced career/life
planning, financial planning, self-management)
Proactive motivation services have positive value for
all skills/information „verticals‟ of education.
Explore Plan Apply
• Introduction
• How to Live Proactively
• Exploration Practice
• Summary
How To Live Proactively
21st Century Work/Life Planning
• EXPLORE:Diversify and update your personal
understanding of self and the world
Create at least two meaningful and
• PLAN:
achievable career/life plans
• APPLY:Continuously implement and upgrade
your action plan
How To Live Proactively
EXPLORE PLAN APPLY
Identity (to be) Career (to do)
Motivation Competencies
Personal Sustainable
Fulfillment Lifestyle
How To Live Proactively
EXPLORE PLAN APPLY
Identity (to be) Career (to do)
Motivation Competencies
Personal Sustainable
Fulfillment Lifestyle
What do you want
from your life?
How To Live Proactively
EXPLORE PLAN APPLY
Identity (to be) Career (to do)
Motivation Competencies
Personal Sustainable
Fulfillment Lifestyle
What do you want What do you have
from your life? to offer the world?
How To Live Proactively
EXPLORE PLAN APPLY
Identity (to be) Career (to do)
How will
Motivation you Competencies
connect
Personal who you Sustainable
Fulfillment are with Lifestyle
what you
do?
What do you want What do you have
from your life? to offer the world?
How To Live Proactively
Five Easy Steps
• Step I - Exploration
• Step II – Fulfillment Planning
• Step III – Sustainability Planning
• Step IV – Action Planning
• Step V - Apply and Achieve
How To Live Proactively
Five Easy Steps
• Step I - Exploration
• Step II – Fulfillment Planning
• Step III – Sustainability Planning
• Step IV – Action Planning
• Step V - Apply and Achieve
Explore Plan Apply
Step I – Exploration
• Key Focus: Diversify Awareness of Self/World
• Three Parts
1. Self Assessment – Motivations and Skills
2. Career Research - Top Ten Work Interests
3. Career Research - Top Ten Life Interests
Explore Plan Apply
Motivation Work
Music Medical Sonographer, Software
Photography Producer, Elementary Teacher,
Public Speaking Art Therapist, Recording Engineer,
Creativity Event Planner, Arts Manager,
Helping Others Video Jockey, Clay Animation
Theater/Drama Artist, Photojournalist
Outdoor Recreation
Skills Life
Creativity Community Theater, Amnesty
Leadership International, ESL Tutor, Pianist,
Organization Skills Outdoor Photographer, Baseball
Listening Skills Coach, Choral Singer, Hospice
Writing Skills Volunteer, Reading, Work Camps
Phys. Coordination
Motivating Others
Explore Plan Apply
Step II: Fulfillment Planning
• Key Focus: Priorities and Plans
• Two Parts
1. Decision-Making – Prioritized Work & Life Lists
2. Work/Life Planning – Three Unique Balanced Plans
Explore Plan (Fulfillment) Apply
Motivation W L Work
Music o o
Photography o o
Public Speaking o o
Creativity o
Helping Others o o
Theater/Drama o o
Outdoor Recreation o o
Skills Life
Creativity o
Leadership o
Organization Skills o
Listening Skills o
Writing Skills o
Phys. Coordination o o
Motivating Others o
Explore Plan (Fulfillment) Apply
Motivation W L Work: Software Producer
Music o o
Motivation – Creativity
Photography o o
Abilities – Creativity, Leadership,
Public Speaking o o Organization Skills, Listening Skills,
Creativity o Writing Skills, Motivating Others
Helping Others o o
Theater/Drama o o
Outdoor Recreation o o
Skills Life
Creativity o
Leadership o
Organization Skills o
Listening Skills o
Writing Skills o
Phys. Coordination o o
Motivating Others o
Explore Plan (Fulfillment) Apply
Motivation W L Work: Software Producer
Music o
Motivation – Creativity
Photography o
Abilities – Creativity, Leadership,
Public Speaking o o Organization Skills, Listening Skills,
Creativity o Writing Skills, Motivating Others
Helping Others o
Theater/Drama o o
Outdoor Recreation o
Skills Life (Balance)
Creativity o Pianist – Music
Leadership o Outdoor Photography – Outdoor
Organization Skills o Recreation, Photography
Listening Skills o Coaching Baseball – Helping
Writing Skills o Others, Physical Coordination
Phys. Coordination o
Motivating Others o
Explore Plan (Sustainability) Apply
Step III: Sustainability Planning
• Key Focus: Reality Check
• Five Realities
1. Labor Market Demand – Today and Tomorrow
2. Post-Secondary Path – Time and Financial Costs
3. Dimensions - Opportunity for Growth/Change
4. Compensation/Lifestyle Impact
5. Formal Assessments
• Plan A/Plan B
Explore Plan (Action) Apply
Stage IV: Action Planning
• Key Focus: Proactive Planning
• Three Parts
1. Present Position Audit vs Desired Position
• Credential/Skill Requirements
• Experience/Network Requirements
• Financial Requirements
2. Timeline and Benchmarks
3. Action Team
Explore Plan Apply
Stage V: Apply and Achieve
• Presentation Skills (Resume/Interview)
• eApplication Skills
• Test Prep Skill Development
• Portfolio Management Skills
• Personal Management Skills
Explore Plan Apply
• Introduction
• How to Live Proactively
• Exploration Practice
• Summary
How To Live Proactively
Five Easy Steps
• Step I - Exploration
• Step II – Fulfillment Planning
• Step III – Sustainability Planning
• Step IV – Action Planning
• Step V – Apply and Achieve
How To Live Proactively
Five Easy Steps
• Step I - Exploration
• Step II – Fulfillment Planning
• Step III – Sustainability Planning
• Step IV – Action Planning
• Step V – Apply and Achieve
Explore Plan Apply
Motivation Work
Skills Life
Explore Plan Apply: Interests
FITNESS
or
PHOTOGRAPHY
Explore Plan Apply: Interests
FITNESS
or
PHOTOGRAPHY
or
TRAVEL
Explore Plan Apply: Interests
Interests Checklist
aerobics/fitness dancing meeting people puzzles/mazes
animals/pets designing things money reading
art activities drama/theater music/singing science
boating/sailing drawing cartoons nature shopping
building things fixing things organizing things studying languages
collecting things gardening outdoor recreation team sports
computers individual sports photography travel
cooking mechanics playing games writing
Explore Plan Apply: Values
CREATIVITY
or
SECURITY
Explore Plan Apply: Values
CREATIVITY
or
SECURITY
or
HELPING OTHERS
Explore Plan Apply: Values
Values Checklist
balance excitement location risk taking
cleanliness fairness loyalty security
competence family physical challenge solitude
competition having fun power/control spirituality
cooperation health recognition structure
creativity helping others responsibility variety
education independence relaxation wealth
environment intellectual challenge respect working hard
Explore Plan Apply: Motivations
TOP TEN MOTIVATIONS
Motivations Interests/Values
Humor/Fun (Comedy, Having Fun/Play)
Helping Others (Help Children, Making A Difference)
Fitness (Fitness/Exercise, Physical Challenge)
Friendship (Meeting New People, Friendship)
Independence (Independence/Freedom)
Horses (Animals/Pets/Wildlife)
Playing Piano (Music/Singing)
Writing Lyrics (Writing Stories/Email)
Web Surfing (Web Surfing/Chat)
Solitude (Watching TV, Solitude)
Explore Plan Apply
Motivation Work
Music
Photography
Public Speaking
Creativity
Helping Others
Theater/Drama
Outdoor Recreation
Skills Life
Creativity
Leadership
Organization Skills
Listening Skills
Writing Skills
Phys. Coordination
Motivating Others
Explore Plan Apply
Motivation Work
Music Medical Sonographer, Software
Photography Producer, Elementary Teacher,
Public Speaking Art Therapist, Recording Engineer,
Creativity Event Planner, Arts Manager,
Helping Others Video Jockey, Clay Animation
Theater/Drama Artist, Photojournalist
Outdoor Recreation
Skills Life
Creativity
Leadership
Organization Skills
Listening Skills
Writing Skills
Phys. Coordination
Motivating Others
Explore Plan Apply
Motivation Work
Music Medical Sonographer, Software
Photography Producer, Elementary Teacher,
Public Speaking Art Therapist, Recording Engineer,
Creativity Event Planner, Arts Manager,
Helping Others Video Jockey, Clay Animation
Theater/Drama Artist, Photojournalist
Outdoor Recreation
Skills Life
Creativity Community Theater, Amnesty
Leadership International, ESL Tutor, Pianist,
Organization Skills Outdoor Photographer, Baseball
Listening Skills Coach, Choral Singer, Hospice
Writing Skills Volunteer, Reading, Work Camps
Phys. Coordination
Motivating Others
Explore Plan Apply
Exploration Unit Outcomes
Students will be able to:
1. Identify 10 different personal motivations.
2. Identify 10 different personal skills.
3. Name 10 interesting „fields of work‟ that relate to
personal motivations/skills.
4. Name 10 leisure/volunteer interests that relate to
personal motivations/skills.
5. Create a high school and post-secondary „Education
Plan‟, that connects personal motivations/skills to
course and program selection.
Explore Plan Apply
Snapshots Training
2004
Snapshots TODAY
(exploration)
Snapshots TOMORROW
(fulfillment planning)
dmanning@bridges.com
(“Snapshots” in Subject Line)
Explore Plan Apply
• Introduction
• How to Live Proactively
• Exploration Practice
• Summary
Explore Plan Apply
The Wizard of Oz
• Dorothy (Goal)
• Tin Man (Passion)
• Scarecrow (Mind)
• Lion (Courage)
Explore Plan Apply
Star Wars
• Luke (Goal)
• Leia (Passion)
• Obi-Wan (Mind)
• Han Solo (Courage)
Explore Plan Apply
Lord of the Rings
• Frodo (Goal)
• Sam (Passion)
• Gandolf (Mind)
• Aragorn (Courage)
Explore Plan Apply
Lord of the Rings
• Frodo (Goal)
• Sam (Passion)
• Gandolf (Mind)
• Aragorn (Courage)
"All you have to decide is what to do with the
time that is given to you“ (Gandolf)
Explore Plan Apply
Driving Your Own Bus – The Movie
• You (Producer)
• You (Director)
• You (Screenplay)
• You (Special Effects)
• Family/Friends (Cast)
Explore Plan Apply
Driving Your Own Bus – The Movie
• You (Goal/Plan)
• Fulfillment (Passion)
• Sustainability (Mind)
• Proactive (Courage)
• Team (Support/Share)
Explore Plan Apply
“Take charge of your future. If you
don’t, someone else surely will.
Explore Plan Apply Mini-Workshop