Students will be introduced to Naviance, a college and career readiness program, through a PowerPoint presentation. Students will learn how to log into their personal Naviance account, navigate the program and locate the various resources under the Colleges, Careers, About Me and My Planner tabs. Following the presentation students will complete a short survey to demonstrate their understanding. (13.1.11D, 13.1.11G) 9th Grade Naviance Presentation

Students will complete the Career Cluster Finder assessment in Naviance. The Career Cluster Finder assessment will help students learn what career clusters may be a good match for them based on activities that interest them, personal qualities they possess and subjects they enjoy studying in school. Based on their answers, Naviance will display a list of the top career clusters that are likely to be a good match. Upon completion of the Career Cluster Finder assessment students will complete a short survey summarizing their results and consider potential career paths. (13.1.11A, 13.1.11B, 13.3.11A)

Students will view a presentation to learn about career and technical programs offered through the Delaware County Technical School.  These programs may allow students to gain technical skills that they can use for post-secondary plans or future work opportunities. Following the presentation students will complete a short survey to demonstrate their understanding. (13.1.11A, 13.1.11B, 13.1.11D, 13.1.11H) 

Students will complete the Do What You Are assessment in Naviance. The Do What You Are® Self Discovery Personality Type assessment will generate a report that will provide students with important information about their personal characteristics. Students will also discover careers that match their personality type and personal strengths in an effort to further clarify their career options. (13.1.11A, 13.1.11B, 13.3.11A)

Students will complete the Career Key assessment in Naviance.  The Career Key assessment will help students to discover which Holland personality types they are most like, identify the careers that are most promising for them and learn detailed information about each one. Students will use assessment results to make high quality, informed decisions regarding careers. (13.1.11A, 13.1.11.B, 13.1.11F)

Students will complete a High School Reflection in Naviance. This reflection will provide students an opportunity to reflect on their high school career by reviewing their career portfolio (including their assessment results), their academic portfolio (9^th – present) and answering various detailed questions in an effort to make a high quality, informed decision regarding their post high school plan. (13.1.11B, 13.2.11D, 13.4.11B)

Students will view a presentation highlighting important information on the counseling website needed for post high school applications. After viewing the presentation students will complete the Post High School Planning Reflection and Activities Record in Naviance. (13.1.11A, 13.1.11F)