Full Education and Career Planning Worksheet: for ESOL 5, ASE, and Bridge Classes

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Program/Classes: _____________________________________________________________
Teachers: ___________________________________________________________________
PART I Self Exploration
Some jobs or volunteer work I have done (or attach a resume):
Job Title

Dates Worked

My work values:
1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________

Three skills I have:

1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________

Credentials or degrees I have:

____________________________________________________________________________

Two occupations that I would like to explore further:

1. ______________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________

Cambridge Community Learning Center; rev 7/8/13

Adapted from SABES Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE & ESOL Classroom

PART II Occupational Exploration

For each of the two occupations listed above complete the following information:
Occupation #1
Occupation Title: _______________________________________________________________
Average Annual Salary: _________________________________________________________
List some things that a person in this type of occupation does:
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________
List some information about the working conditions in this occupation. For example, does it require
working outside or indoors? Does it require sitting or standing all day?
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________

Current outlook for hiring: _____ low demand

_____ average demand

_____ high demand

This occupation matches my job values, interests, and skills in the following ways:
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________
What training, degrees, or license do you need for this occupation?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What educational steps do you need to take to prepare for this career?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Where could you get the education?________________________________________________
How long will it take for training or a degree program?__________________________________
Cambridge Community Learning Center; rev 7/8/13
Adapted from SABES Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE & ESOL Classroom

Occupation #2
Occupation Title: _______________________________________________________________
Average Annual Salary: _________________________________________________________
List some things that a person in this type of occupation does:
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________
List some information about the working conditions in this occupation. For example, does it require
working outside or indoors? Does it require sitting or standing all day?
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________

Current outlook for hiring: _____ low demand

_____ average demand

_____ high demand

This occupation matches my job values, interests, and skills in the following ways:
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________
What training, degrees, or license do you need for this occupation?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What educational steps do you need to take to prepare for this career?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Where could you get the education?________________________________________________
How long will it take for training or a degree program?__________________________________

Cambridge Community Learning Center; rev 7/8/13

Adapted from SABES Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE & ESOL Classroom

Barriers to employment in these fields:

1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________
Personal supports to help me succeed:
1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________
PART III Goals
Short Term Goal (6 months - 1 year):________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Long Term Goal (2-5 years): ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Every long term goal is made up of many short term goals and steps. As I get closer to my long term
goal I will set new short term goals. The steps I need to take now to reach my long term goals are:
Step
1.

Date to complete step

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Follow Up
Date

Update

Cambridge Community Learning Center; rev 7/8/13

Adapted from SABES Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE & ESOL Classroom