Independent Living Program - Florida's Center for Child Welfare

Life Skills Learning PlanActivity 40Community Interviews.Making It On Your OwnActivity 70Career Choices.Making It On Your OwnActivity 75Books One and ThreeDeveloping Your VisionDo I Get a Job or Bank on the Lottery?I Know Where I'm Going (But Will My Cash Keep Up?)p. 26-41.I Need a Job to Support MyselfI'm Getting ReadyM-6Module 3, Employment, Job Seeking SkillsPAYAp. 11-19Module 5, Education, Career PlanningPAYAp. 245-246Career Planning #4Ready, Set, Fly! A Parents Guide to Teaching Life SkillsCareer Planning #5Ready, Set, Fly! A Parents Guide to Teaching Life Skills4 Girls, Looking AheadWeb Resourcehttp://www.4girls.govMapping Your Future, Skills and InterestWeb Resourcehttp://mapping-your-future.org/planning/skillsan.htmMinnesota Careers, Financial AidWeb Resourcehttp://www.mncareers.org/future_planning.asp?pageid=fn01Public Broadcasting System, Paying for CollegeWeb Resourcehttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/on2/money/college.htmlThe Alcohol and Drug Information ClearinghouseWeb Resourcehttp://www.prevlink.org/therightstuff/youth/jobs.htmlLearning Goal 3: Is able to develop a career plan.Expectations (Objectives):At the end of the session, the youth will be able to:a. Recognize how one’s current employment, volunteer experiences, education, and job training affectreaching a career goal.b. Determine the resources needed to obtain the education, training, and apprenticeship required.c. Develop a written career plan with action steps, resources, and time frames.d. Explain the difference between an educational grant and loan.e. Identify scholarships, grants, and financial aid available.f. Explain how, when, and where to apply for financial aid.http://www.caseylifeskills.org/pages/lp/output_ind.htm[8/5/2010 4:30:33 PM]