Personal Inventory (5 marks)

There are lots of career options and where do you start??? The first step is thinking
about your strengths and interests. The next step is to think about is how much
training you are willing to invest into obtaining your career.
Just because you love Psychology in school doesnt mean you are willing to invest
the 10-12 years (and money) it takes to become a Psychologist. Now is the time to
research and find a program option that works for you and your strengths.

Task #1 Your strengths and Interests

#1 List your 6-8 Hobbies and Interests from your ePortfolio:
Reading, Anime, Writing, Cosplay, Friends, and Travel.
#2 What is your favorite subject/subjects in school and WHY?:
Japanese is my favorite subject in school because it's personally something I want
to learn and something I'm interested in. I'd love to go to Japan one day and
learning languages is also really fun!
Answer these questions to get you thinking about who you are as an
employee to determine what careers are best suited for you.
#3 - Would you rather work with people, information or things? I'd rather work with
people or things.
#4 - Do you want to work alone or in a group? I wouldnt mind either.
#5 - Do you want to work outdoors or indoors? I wouldnt mind either.
#6 - Are you willing to move to make more money? Yes, in fact I'm hoping to move
away.
#7 - Are you willing to work shift work? Shift work would be fine but I'd hope my
career would be a full time thing eventually.

Task #2 -Find a Focus Area that interests you.

Review the focus areas book. The focus areas are useful as they give you a starting
point to think about the direction you want your career to go (what are your key
interests?). Take a look at one or two focus areas that interest you. Answer the
following questions in complete sentences.
1. Select 1 or 2 focus areas. In 2-3 sentences, describe why this area/areas are
of interest to you.

The careers I found most interesting were Travel Writer/Photography and

Journalist. I love and am passionate about Photography. To get paid to travel
and take photos would be a dream come true. I also love writing so
Journalism would be a great path to take.
2. Take look at the Course Selection Form you filled out list the electives you
plan on taking that might help you with your focus area. Are there any other
courses you should take, that you currently dont have listed? Dont forget to
visit your career center or counselor if you have any questions!
If I wanted to continue down the Journalism path it would be helpful for me to
take English Literature 12. I have already taken Creative Writing 12 and
Photography 11 and 12. I'm not entirely sure if there is anything else that
would be helpful to take for those career paths.

Task #3 - How much post-secondary education is right for YOU?

There are many options to obtaining your career workplace training,
apprenticeship, college, university, and the military are a few of your options.
Before you begin selecting a career and diving into your research you have to
really think about how much further education you are interested in. Review the
following options to see what best suits you. In 2-3 sentences, describe what
one (or two options) is the best fit for you think about time commitment,
costs, and your academic ability. You dont need to research individual
programs, just think about if you are more interested in trades, certificate
programs, diploma, or university
I actually really want to further my education by going to college or university and
also just have the experience. I would be willing to go for about a couple years, but
who knows if I'd want to continue later on. I'm not too concerned about costs, if I
had to I'd take out a loan. I'm not quite sure what I'd want to take but I'd probably
go and get Certifications.

FOUNDATION TRADE CERTIFICATES These programs introduce you to a variety

of trades training opportunities. Grads often receive some technical training credit
towards their desired trade. These programs are typically six to 12 months long.
Click here to see Okanagan College Foundation program offerings.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS Apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training,
work experience and post-secondary classroom instruction. Click here to see
Okanagan College Apprenticeship program offerings. **Also, SD23s Dual Credit
programs in your Grade 12 year.

CERTIFICATE Normally involves up to one year of full-time study. Academic

certificates are typically made up of 30 credits or about 10 courses. These programs
are typically taken at a college. Click here to see Okanagan College Certificate
program offerings.
DIPLOMA Normally involves two years of full-time study. Academic diplomas are
usually made up of 60 credits or about 20 courses. These programs are typically
taken at a college. Okanagan College offers many diploma programs such as
Business Administration Diploma or Commercial Aviation Diploma. BCIT offers many
diploma programs at their Burnaby campus.
BACHELORS DEGREE (Undergraduate degree) Normally requires four years of
academic course work. You can apply right to the University or start at a college and
transfer in your first year or two. It is common to gain specialization in one subject
area through a Major.
MASTERS DEGREE Normally involves two years of full-time studies beyond an
undergraduate degree. The degree offers you the opportunity to enhance
knowledge and skills through a combination of course work and independent
research under a faculty advisor. The research is presented in the form of a thesis.

Task #4 - COBSS Central Okanagan Bursary & Scholarship

One application allows students to apply to hundreds of awards. Bursary
primarily based in financial need. Scholarship based on excellence in a variety
of areas (academic, fine arts, applied skills, sports, community involvement, etc.)
Visit SD23s COBSS website for the following questions. You can answer in point
form.
1. Who is eligible for a COBSS award?
Be a Canadian resident or a Landed Immigrant who is living within SD #23
boundaries.
Have a minimum of 60% in all grade 11 and 12 courses.
Planning to attend full time accredited post-secondary institution in
September of grad year.
Be graduating for the first time this June.
Attending one of the member schools of COBSS during graduating year.
2. Post the link to where you find the application:
http://www.cobss.sd23.bc.ca/Publications/Statement%20of%20Reference
%20for%20COBSS%20Student%20Application.pdf

3. Do you plan on applying? Why or Why not? Probably not since I dont plan on
staying here and not plan on taking a full time accredited post-secondary
organization right after graduating.