Career Experiences for Credit
Overview
Lakeville Area Schools values that career readiness is an important component of students’ education. We want to ensure that not only does each student graduate from high school, but each student graduates with a plan for the next steps in their life.There are a broad range of considerations when developing a career path and many opportunities over the course of a student’s years in high school to start exploring careers that will lead to professional journeys that support each individual’s lifestyle and personal goals. The following pages outline high school courses, activities and opportunities related to six different career paths. This can be a resource for helping determine which high school courses would be the most valuable to help students reach their future goals.
Career Portfolio Requirements
The Minnesota Department of Education requires all school districts to participate in planning for students’ successful transition to postsecondary education and employment. Legislation requires all students, starting in grade nine to have a “plan” around several key elements: employability skills, career development, mindsets and social awareness, and transitional knowledge.
The Lakeville Area Public Schools Career Portfolio requires each student to complete specific career investigation activities in grades 9 – 12. The sequence of activities is intended to provide a comprehensive experience in career exploration enabling students to pursue a lifelong career which best matches their talents, abilities, and interests. Students create a portfolio on the Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS), an Internet-based system, which combines a wealth of career, education and labor market information into one comprehensive, easy-to-use exploration tool. This occurs during one advisory period per month. During senior year, students are required to complete a job shadow experience.