Central Okanagan School District - Career Life Programs
Sept 2015 — June 2016
Implementation Success! This year, the Central Okanagan School District implemented myBlueprint, an online career and education planner for students in grade 7-12. Education technology leaders agree that reaching 50% of student s in the target market is an indicator of a successful implementation. We are therefore pleased to announce that our Central Okanagan School District has 72% achieved a student base of 72% in our first year! Career Life Programs would like to thank all of the Teachers, Staff, istration, Parents and the Blended Learning Program team for ing a successful implementation!
By the Numbers… Currently we have 9991 grade 7 - 12 students enrolled in the Central Okanagan School District.
7,220
296
116
Student s
Teacher s
Parent s
"It has been wonderful working with The Central Okanagan School District this school year. It is always a pleasure to see such excitement and enthusiasm from staff and students as they discover myBlueprint and the benefits of career/life planning. As far as implementing myBlueprint from K-12, The Central Okanagan School District has been a leader in BC and have helped shape the direction of the resource as it rolls out in Districts across the province!”
Gil Silberstein myBlueprint Co-Founder & President
Career Information & Data The results in myBlueprint are generated by students completing the Career Spectrum Surveys and by “favoring” occupations and pathways. As we are all at different stages in the implementation phase of myBlueprint, some students may or may not have completed all of the different components of the program.
In This Issue Favorite Pathways Favorite Programs Favorite Occupations Top 50 Careers Career Assessment Results Student Reflections Middle & Secondary s Looking Forward All About Me (K-6) Grade 9 Rutland Senior Secondary students Sydney Hillier & Curtis Walz using myBlueprint.
Favorite Pathways Workplace, Apprenticeship, College & University
Top 20 Pathway Programs Workplace
Apprenticeships
College
University
1 Firefighter
Baker
Business istration Diploma
Psychology
2 Cashier
Automotive Service Technician
3D Animation for Film and Games
Medicine (M.D.)
3 Flight Attendant
Carpenter
Culinary Arts Certificate
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Law
4 Actor
Hairstylist (Cosmetologist)
Audio Engineering and Music Production
Bachelor of Business istration
5 Dancer
Professional Cook
Associate of Arts Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
6 Artist
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Automotive Service Technician
7 Creative Writer
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Early Childhood Education Diploma Management
8 Enlisted Military Soldier
Painter and Decorator
Business istration Certificate Civil Engineering
9 Entertainer
Electrician, Construction
Diploma in Writing and Publishing
Health and Society
10 Animal Breeder
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Therapist Assistant Diploma
Visual Art
11 Animal Caretaker
Welder
3D Modeling, Art & Animation
Computer Science
12 Animal Trainer
Automotive Service Technician
Architectural and Building Technology
General Science
13 Construction Foreman
Automotive Painter
Associate of Arts
Human Kinetics
14 Dressmaker
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
Political Science
15 Food Counter Attendant
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Computer Information Systems Diploma Bachelor of Commerce
16 Musician
Cabinet Maker (er)
Criminal and Social Justice Diploma Dentistry
17 Nail Technician
Electrician, Industrial
Environmental Studies Diploma
Drawing
18 Personal Trainer
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Mechanical Trades
Law and Society
19 Receptionist
Motorcycle Mechanic
Human Kinetics Diploma
Anthropology
20 A/V Equipment Technician
Architectural Sheet Metal Worker Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Law
Astronomy
Top 10 Colleges
Top 10 Universities
1.
Okanagan College
1. University of British Columbia
2.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
2. University of Victoria
3.
Capilano University
3. Simon Fraser University
4.
Vancouver Island University
4. McGill University
5.
Thompson Rivers University
5. University of Calgary
6.
Vancouver Community College
6. Kwantlen Polytechnic University
7.
College of the Rockies
7. Vancouver Island University
8.
Camosun College
8. Emily Carr University of Art and Design
9.
Douglas College
9. Thompson Rivers University
10.
Selkirk College
10. British Columbia Institute of Technology
Favorite Occupations Top 50 Careers 1
Professional Athlete
11
Veterinarian
21 Neurologist
31
Fashion Designer
41
Biologist
2
Lawyer
12
Dancer
22 Graphic Designer
32
Astronomer
42
Mental Health Counsellor
3
Video Game Designer
13
Singer
23 Police Officer
33
Chef
43
Physical Therapist
4
Creative Writer
14
Elementary School Teacher
24 Crime Scene Investigator
34
Computer Hardware Engineer
44
Choreographer
5
Photographer
15
Anesthesiologist
25 Pediatrician
35
Entrepreneur
45
Civil Engineer
6
Actor
16
Animator
26 Psychiatrist
36
Makeup Artist
46
Pilot
7
Artist
17
Film and Video Editor
27 Computer Programmer
37
Director
47
Counselling Psychologist
8
Surgeon
18
Architect
28 ed Nurse
38
Police Detective
48
Family Social Worker
9
Sports Medicine Doctor
19
Musician
29 Coach
39
Family Physician (Doctor)
49
Clinical Psychologist
Interior Designer
20
Personal Trainer
30 Secondary School Teacher
40
Dentist
50
Editor
10
Top 10 Categories 1
Health Science
2
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
3
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
4
Education and Training
5
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
6
Architecture and Construction
7
Information Technology
8
Human Services
9
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
10 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Career Assessments Learning Styles A Learning style is an indication of how you learn best. Visual learners learn best by seeing the information. Auditory learners learn best by hearing the information. Kinesthetic learners learn best by hands-on or experiencing the knowledge. Students who complete this inventory and gain self-confidence about how they learn and what strategies and tips can help them succeed.
Personality - Myers Briggs The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality Types is based on Carl Jung’s theory of psychological type. It indicates your personality preferences in four dimensions: Where you focus your attention - Extraversion € or Introversion (I); The way you take in information - Sensing (S) or Intuition (N); How you make decisions - Thinking (T) or Feeling (F); How you deal with the world - Judging (J) or Perceiving (P). The four letters that make up your personality type can help you to understand yourself and what careers best suit your personality type.
Top 10 1. The Supervisor (ESTJ) 2. The Champion (ENFP) 3. The Healer (INFP) 4. The Inspector (ISTJ) 5. The Inventor (ENTP) 6. The Field Marshall (ENTJ) 7. The Architect (INTP) 8. The Promoter (ESTP) 9. The Teacher (ENFJ) 10. The Provider (ESFJ)
Interest Survey Results myBlueprint uses Holland Interest Themes (RIASEC) created by Dr. John L. Holland. Dr. Holland who was an academic psychologist, is best known for developing the most widely used system of career classification used today. Dr. Holland's theory proposes that there are six broad areas into which all careers can be classified, including a description of people and their interests. Everyone has traits from all six of Holland’s categories, but most people are best represented by a combination of categories. Determination of their top interest areas will allow an individual to easily find careers that will match their ion.
The 6 Interest Areas
Top 10 1.
The Translator (AS)
6.
The Contractor (RI)
2.
The Trailblazer (AE)
7.
The Sensei (IS)
3.
The Shepherd (SA)
8.
The Developer (RE)
4.
The Designer (AR)
9.
The Pioneer (AI)
5.
The Counselor (SI)
10.
The Maker (RA)
Knowledge Students can think about the things they want to learn about and uncover their top subject areas and career clusters.
Motivations Students can understand what is important to them and what will drive them be successful in a career path.
Top 5 1.
Achievement
4. Working Conditions
2.
Independence
5. Recognition
3.
Relationships
Top 10 1. Physical Education
6. English
2. Computers
7. Social Science
3. Creative Arts
8. Technical & Trades
4. Business
9. Languages
5. Science
10. Mathematics
Rutland Senior Secondary students engaged in their education and career planning. Crystal Allan, Jaden Allen, Solomon Payne, Ariana Tribe, Devin Friesen, Ryan Tayler and Logan Bligh with teacher Spencer Bach.
Student Reflections Kelowna Secondary School “I applied for the BCIT EIE program because of the myBlueprint program”
“It’s a decent source of resources that help plan your high school and future careers. I based my entire Plan on the Automotive Career information from myBlueprint”
Lauren Proulx Grade 11 Kelowna Secondary School
Mount Boucherie Secondary School
Colten Smith Grade 11 Kelowna Secondary School
Rutland Senior Secondary
“myBlueprint was a fun and easy way to help me plan and research my future. I liked how many different career options the website provided me. I had no idea there were so many opportunities out there for me and my skills. I am happy myBlueprint was introduced to me before the end of my high school career”
“...myBlueprint showed me how to follow my career choice” Anthony Taylor
Grace Dixon
Grade 11 Rutland Senior Secondary
Grade 12 Mount Boucherie Secondary School
Okanagan Mission Secondary “I really like the variety of career options that showed up after I did all the surveys. I had no idea that there were that many jobs I was interested in and suited for” Kaylin Oddy Grade 9 Okanagan Mission Secondary
Central Programs
George Elliot Secondary School “I really like myBlueprint because it clearly lays out all the information that is extremely hard to find on university websites. myBlueprint is easy to navigate” Noah Dorsey Grade 11 George Elliot Secondary
Constable Neil Bruce
Dr. Knox
“myBlueprint is cool!” Ivana Dejanovic Grade 912 Central Programs
“myBlueprint helped me to get organized and define my goals”
“I really enjoy exploring all of the different career choices!”
Cassie Hobbs
Sydney Taylor
Grade 98 Constable Neil Bruce Middle
Grade 7 Dr. Knox Middle School
KLO Middle School “I learned how to make a resume. This is helping me find a job and possibly a career!”
“I now have summer employment because of myBlueprint!”
“It was fun trying to find what job I might hold in the future!” Nic Bigatinni
Masen Powell
Grade 9 KLO Middle School
Grade 9 KLO Middle School
“Not only is it educational, it is entertaining too. I like the survey’s. They are fun!”
Ema Milojevic Grade 9 KLO Middle School
“I like it because it’s a fun way to figure out what I want to do!”
“It’s interesting because the career suggestions given suit my personality...”
Jade Broughton
Carson Wahl
Logan Ross
Grade 8 KLO Middle School
Grade 8 KLO Middle School
Grade 8 KLO Middle School
Teacher “Students can certainly see the value of myBlueprint and benefit of using it. I asked for regarding their enjoyment and learning resulting from myBlueprint and got 100% positive replies. They loved it! The relevant curriculum, lessons and resources provided by myBlueprint make instruction design time efficient, and class engagement very meaningful”
Parent
“I would give myBlueprint a 10/10. I loved it! The program was very friendly, relevant and kept the kids totally engaged” Jody Cronquist Teacher Okanagan Mission Secondary
“I found that students were very engaged when using myBlueprint. They especially enjoyed the personality and learning style inventories and exploring possible future careers”
Catherine Pavlik Teacher KLO Middle School
“I loved the ease of use and the visual appeal for students - students just got it right away! As a teacher, I love how well myBlueprint is aligned to the curriculum. The career assessments and post secondary information is very useful” Shannon Ward
“myBlueprint is an exceptional resource! Our students were engaged in all aspects of the program . They found it extremely beneficial to have a “one-stop shopping” experience when exploring career options and pathways. Everything is right at their fingertips! MyBlueprint is even accessible to parents as they can log on and discuss career opportunities with their children. A great new resource for our students!”
Blended Learning Teacher McWilliams Centre
Ken Woodward Teacher Springvalley Middle School
“myBlueprint has been the most amazing organizational tool for my daughter this year. It is literally a "one-stop shop" tool kit for kids looking to get organized for post-secondary education; we like to call it the Costco of career information. Anything you need to know, want to learn, is all just a click away. It is a brilliant, invaluable too, made available to all students to help prepare themselves for life beyond high school”
Patti Buna
Jullie Quiring
Teacher Kelowna Senior Secondary
Parent Okanagan Mission Secondary School
Middle & Secondary Summary Grade 7
Middle Schools CNB DRK GMS KLO RMS SMS Secondary Schools Central GESS KSS MBSS OKM RSS
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
myBlueprint s
Enrollment
myBlueprint s
Enrollment
224
259
56
227
12
228
41%
232
232
244
257
239
239
98%
149
154
151
160
169
169
97%
297
297
298
298
274
274
100%
145
176
194
194
92%
129
129
170
170
100%
0
9
0
53
48
58
11
58
16
117
25%
62
119
110
159
128
134
126
134
122
122
85%
550
550
540
576
44
540
68%
191
132
207
211
211
Enrollment
myBlueprint s
% of Students using myBlueprint
Enrollment
Enrollment
myBlueprint s
Grade 12
myBlueprint s
132
myBlueprint s
Grade 11
Enrollment
70
379
373
386
248
375
61%
225
225
120
200
200
209
82
194
83%
264
319
67
380
273
329
24
353
45%
Looking Forward During the 2016/17 school year, we will be reviewing our implementation plan, as well as, the grade 7-12 scope & sequence. Beginning in September, students will be required to enter their Personal Education Numbers (PEN). This September, myBlueprint 5.0 will be released with some amazing new updates, including:
Multiple porfolios—students will be able to make a portfolio for each course, for a job that they are applying to, or even a personal portfolio.
Activities—students will be able to earn points by completing their grade specific activities, going above and beyond what is listed for their grade. Points can be used to enter prize draws and will increase student engagement.
New navigation and design—a students homepage will now move away from the grade-specific activities, and better address their questions and identified needs. Schools will be able to their own resources (newsletters, calendars, permission forms) for easier access, and students can navigate through the same questions we all likely pondered when we were 15! (How do I choose between university and college?)
Most importantly, we are moving to a fully responsive design - students will be able to engage with myBlueprint on their own and on their own devices. Accessing myBlueprint on cell phones and tablets will be even easier!
To access myBlueprint visit: www.myBlueprint.ca/sd23 For our K-6 students we will be launching the “All About Me” online career portfolio!
All About Me (K-6)
Career Life Programs Central Okanagan School District 1040 Hollywood Road Kelowna, B.C. V1X 4N2 (250) 860-9729
Chris Ovelson Consultant
Patti Ostrikoff Consultant
Board Office Julie Melia Community Partnership Facilitator
Bob Boback Dual Credit/SSA Consultant
Shelley Yost istrative Assistant
Vianne Kintzinger Director of Instruction K-12 Yvonne Hildebrandt Assistant to Vianne Kintzinger