Academic & Career Planning (ACP)
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What is ACP
Beginning in the Fall of 2017, school boards are required to ensure their schools are providing Academic and Career Planning (ACP) services to students in grades 6-12. ACP is an ongoing process that actively engages students with academic, career, and social/emotional development throughout their educational experience.The Benefits
The ACP process is a student driven initiative in which students will make informed decision for their own individual post-secondary success. Students will participate in activities and experiences in order to identify their strengths and abilities, improve their understanding of post-secondary options, better connect their goals to educational coursework and career goal activities, and engage in long-term planning for life after high school graduation.Key ACP Components
Know - Who am I?
- Self-awareness: personality, values, interests, knowledge, skills, abilities
- Reflection and goal setting
Explore - What do I want to do?
- Find out about the work world and explore careers
- Career research
- Career awareness assessments
- Career clusters
Plan - How do I get there?
- Consider skills, classes, and degrees that different jobs require
- Find work-based learning opportunities
- Explore and experience particular fields of interests
- Look into options for experience:
- Work based learning opportunities
- Postsecondary training options
- Financial plan for postsecondary routes
- Community based learning opportunities
Go - Do!
- Action and experiences
- Modify your plan and goals when needed
- Advanced Placement courses
- Course/Youth Options courses
- Career Exploration courses
- Youth Apprenticeship
- Job Shadowing