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EMPLOYMENTLearning Goals Expectations Activities9. Knows how to accessresources to improveeducational outcomes.a. Name at least two resources in the communitythat provide tutoring, after school programsand test preparation courses, as well as thecosts associated with them.b. Name at least three resources in educationalsettings (e.g., guidance counselors, advisors,student assistance, mentors, tutors).c. Explain how to access these communityresources.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 30, Where In theWorld Do I Find…?Ready, Set, Fly! Study Skills #8.10. Understands theimportance of educationand its relationship toemployment.11. Is able to develop aneducational plan.a. Identify personal values related to education.b. Compare how individual needs and wantsrelate to education.c. Explain the level of education/vocationaltraining needed to achieve your employmentgoals.a. Match knowledge, strengths, and abilities toeducational opportunities.b. Explain the qualifications necessary to achieveyour educational goal.c. Create an educational plan, which includestime frames, goals, and resources needed.d. Discuss the plan with teachers, employer orcounselors.e. Complete application forms for education ortraining programs.Developing Your Vision, Book 1.PAYA, Module 3, Education, Staying in School, p. 6-10.PAYA, Module 5, Education and Career Planning, p. 243.Minnesota Careers –http://www.mncareers.org/investigate_careers.asp?pageid=ic01Developing Your Vision, Books 1, 2, 3, and 4.PAYA, Module 3, Education, Going to College, p. 23.PAYA, Module 5, Education and Career Planning, p. 247-250.Life Skills Guidebook 39©2004 by Casey Family Programs.