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I. Course & Capstone - 25%

MUST COMPLETE THE CAPSTONE PRESENTATION TO PASS CLC

1. Course Outline and Guide

2. Work Habit
3. Release Form
4. My Blueprint
5. Capstone Project
 Guest Speaker – Career Education Department
 Capstone Presentation Guide Booklet
 Capstone Ideas
 Senior Capstone Projects
 Sample Capstone Projects with Research Papers

CAPSTONE FORMAL PROPOSAL & TIMELINE COMPLETION DATES

Students will prepare a formal, one-page paper in which they confirm their intentions. The
Capstone Formal Proposal Application Form and the Capstone Timeline Completion
Dates Handout must be submitted together

THE CAPSTONE PROJECT CONSISTS OF 4 MAJOR PHASES:

1) Paper – Research
2) Project
3) Portfolio
4) Presentation
I. Paper

II. Product
 Students must include a project or assignment/product in their final presentation.
The project must include an actual physical product, a performance or
demonstration, or a service to the community. There must be a clear relationship
between the project and the Capstone.

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II. Portfolio - MyBlueprint Website https://www.myblueprint.ca/
 The portfolio provides physical documentation of your Capstone journey. This
portfolio may be in notebook form or kept electronically. The student must keep
records of their progress and preserve everything in a portfolio that demonstrates
their journey throughout the entire Capstone project. The items listed in the
checklist are a minimum of what is required but the project may also contain any
other information, artifact or documentation relative to the career area of interest.
These documents could also include: personal notes, photographs, time logs,
journal entries, receipts, letters, the research paper, etc. Although components of
the portfolio will be graded throughout the course, projects/assignments must be
included with the Capstone Presentation.

Portfolio Checklist must include:

 Cover page – paper based
 Table of Contents – paper based
 Introduction
 Capstone Formal Proposal & Timeline Completion Dates
 Goals
 Research Paper
 Resume
 Cover Letter
 Scholarship Resume
 Reference Letter
 Scholarship or Job Application
 Thank you Letter
 Completion of Student Transcript Service
 Reflection

III. Presentation
 The Presentation is a formal presentation before a panel of judges. The
Presentation should be between eight to ten minutes in length. The Presentation
will be judged on content and delivery. The student should dress in business attire
or clothing which reflects their chosen career path. In addition, the student’s
purpose and reasons for choosing the career area, and their plans for pursuing
additional information regarding the education and training required
 Book Career Education Department
 Presentations Tips
 PowerPoint Presentations
 20 ways to Improve your Presentation Skills
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6. How to Write a Research paper

 The student must research and document information on an inquiry question or
career of their choice in an area in which they have an interest, but they are not
an expert. The research paper must be an extension of the student’s current
knowledge. The length of the paper is determined by the Career Life
Connection’s teacher.

7. How to Write in APA Style – YouTube

 Book Librarian
 APA Questions & Answers
 How to Format your Essay in APA YouTube
o Formatting in APA YouTube
 Creating APA Citation YouTube
o References and Citations YouTube

8. Research Paper Assignment – Submit directly to your teacher

 Writing your research paper Introduction
 Citations & Sources
 Prove an Idea
 Conclusion

9. Academic Writing
 Personal Profiles
o UBC New Admission Nov 2017

II. Personal Career-Life Development - 20%

1. Mentorship
 CLC Teacher and Career Education Department

2. Core Competencies
 Core Competencies PowerPoint
 Core Comp Handout 2017
 Reflection

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3. Self-Advocacy Strategies
 Identify Student Interests CLC 11
 My Style Who I am…CLC 11
 My Personal Values CLC 11
 My Personal Characteristics CLC 11
 Personality Quiz CLC 11
 My Personality CLC 11

4. Factors
a. Relationships
 Guest Speaker - Children of the Street
 Conflict Resolution Scenarios CLC 11
 Feelings CLC11
 Key Factors in Dealing with Anger CLC 11
 Components of a Relationship CLC 11
 Guidelines for Promoting an Equal Relationships CLC 11
 Relationship Risk Factors Questionnaire CLC 11
 Love Notes CLC 11
 How to Say “No” and Still Be Friends CLC 11
 She-He is Just Not into You CLC 11
 Video – A Love that Kills
 You have a Choice in the Relationship CLC 11
 Why Victims Stay CLC 11
 Behavioral Indicators of Abuse CLC 11
 Getting Help - Community Services CLC 11

b. Sexuality & Consent

 Guest Speaker - Pregnancy Options
 Qualities in an Intimate Relationship CLC 11
o Important Qualities in an Intimate Relationship - KEY CLC 11
 Sexual Responsibility CLC 11
 Sexuality CLC 11
 Your Attitude About Sex CLC 11
 Just say NO to Sex CLC 11
 Dad Should Still Pay for Seed He Sowed CLC 11

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c. Sexual Transmitted Infections
 STI Myth and Truth CLC 11
o STI Myth and Truth Answers CLC 11
 STI Fact Chart CLC 11
o STI Fact Chart - Answers CLC 11
 What are you Gonna do (AIDS Dilemma) CLC 11
 Personal Health Project STI CLC 11

d. Addictions
 Guest Speaker - AA
 Guest Speaker - Drug Abuse
 Go for It – Natural High CLC 11
 Natural Highs - Discussion CLC 11
 E-Cigarettes: What do you Know about their Effects
 What Do You Know about Drugs CLC 11

e. Driving
 Driving Questions CLC 11
 ICBC Practice Test online
 “Please God, I’m only 17” CLC 11
 Driving Case Study #1 - Driving to the Concert CLC 11
 Case Study #1 & #2 - Bill and Carmen CLC 11
 Driving Case Study #2 Jane CLC 11

5. Reflections & Self-Assessment

 Ways to Improve your Life CLC 11
 Three-Minute Reading Quiz CLC 11
 Identifying Your Learning Style CLC 11
 Are You Right-Brained or Left-Brained CLC 11
 Check out my Attitude CLC 11
 Expanding Your List of Personal Skills CLC 11
 All About ME Project CLC 11
 Self-Worth

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6. Employment Marketing
 Applying for your Social Insurance Number
 Employability Skills 2000+
a. Social Media Networking
 Professional Email Etiquette and Translating Text CLC 11
o Professional Email Etiquette and Translating Text KEY CLC 11
 The Key to Networking CLC 11
 Linkedin, Monster and Indeed
b. Resume
 Employers Pet Peeves about Resumes CLC 11
 Things not to put on a Resume CLC 11
 Using the Right Words for Writing your Cover Letter and Resume CLC 11
 Key Words for Resume and Cover Letter Construction CLC 11
 Creating your Brand Statement CLC11
 How to Write a Resume Condensed
c. Cover Letters
 Why We Write a Cover Letter CLC 11
 Cover Letter Sample Opening and Closing Statements CLC 11
 Using the Right Words for Writing your Cover Letter and Resume CLC 11
 Key Words for Resume and Cover Letter Construction CLC 11
 Sample Template Cover Letter CLC 11
 Cover Letter Assignment CLC 11

d. Interview Skills
 Top Interview Questions CLC 11
 Nonverbal Communication CLC 11

e. BC Employment Standards
 BC employment Standard Website
 Employment Standards Act Questions CLC 11
o Employee Standards Act Answer Key CLC 11

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f. Workplace Rights and Safety
 WorkSafe BC Website
 Working In BC Questions CLC 11
o Working in BC Booklet (2012)
 Working in BC Answers CLC 11
 Responsibility CLC 11
 Refusal Skills CLC 11
 My Work Values CLC 11
 How to Keep Your Job CLC 11
 What Upsets Employers CLC 11
 Skills an Employer Wants You to Have CLC 11
 Employers’ Expectations CLC 11
 WHMIS
o Safety Worksheet

III. Connections to Community - 20%

1. Social Capital
 Understanding Privilege CLC 11
 Personal Insights - Parent or Guardian Response CLC 11
 Evaluating Your Own Performance CLC11
 Expanding your list of Personal Skills CLC11

2. Career-Life Exploration
 Making a Better World
Must complete 15 hours in either volunteering, work, athletics, or travel based on your career and passion
o Contributing to my Community CLC 11
o Making this a Better World Plan CLC 11
 Hours Log Sheet
 Volunteer Database
o Building Blocks for Volunteering

3. Personal & Public Profiles

 6 Social Media Mistakes
 Social Media Profile Image
 Creating your Brand Statement CLC11
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a. Social Media
o 2 Kinds of Stupid
o Amy’s Choice
o Survivor Diaries

b. Self-Care Plan
 Feelings CLC 11
 Self-Talk to Reduce Anger CLC 11
 Bell Let’s Talk Facilitator Guide 2017
 Let’s Talk, Mind Shift, Mind Check, Youth in BC & Kids Help Phone Websites
 Getting Help - Community Services CLC 11

IV. Career-Life Planning - 35%

1. Portfolio Methods and uploaded - MyBlueprint

 CLC & Capstone Portfolio Items to be uploaded into MyBlueprint
 Ask Career Education Department

2. Self-Assessment and Post-Graduation Possibilities

a. Career Research
 Career & Trade Research Project CLC 11
 Career Research Project & Presentation CLC 11

b. Travel
 Travel Plan a Vacation & Worksheet CLC 11
 Vacation Planning Koshman

c. Post-Secondary Preparation
 Explore your Post-Secondary Options in BC CLC 11
 Education and Career Fair Assignment CLC 11
 Post-Secondary Campus Tours CLC 11
 Academic Writing
o APA Writing - Research Paper
 Book Librarian
 How to write APA YouTube
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 How to Format APA YouTube
 Formatting in APA YouTube
 Creating APA Citation YouTube
 References and Citations YouTube
o Tips for Writing Essays
o Writing Personal Profiles
 Effective Time Management
 Improving Study Habits CLC 11
 Note Taking
 Test Taking
 Stress
o Student Stress & Anxiety
o UBC Stress Survival
 SAT Testing

d. Post-Secondary Applications Process

 Guest Speaker – University of the Fraser Valley
 Educational Planner BC Website
o https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/
 Post-Secondary Poster on that Institution with a Focus CLC 11
 Student Transcript Service CLC 11

3. Scholarships and Bursaries

 Guest Speaker - Career Education Department
 LT Scholarship Website
o http://kermodea.wixsite.com/ltscholarships
 Scholarship Resume Template CLC 11 - Book Career Education Assistant
 Strategies for Winning Scholarships Booklet
 Researching Available Scholarships – Scholarship Record & Log CLC 11
 Requesting References CLC11
 Scholarship Assignment CLC 11 - Apply for Scholarships
 Thank you Letter

4. Labour Market Trends & Global Influences

 Labour Markets in BC Website
 Global Influences Report 2016 Website
 Career & Trade Research Project CLC 11
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5. Post-Graduation Budget Planning

 Guest Speaker - G & F Financial
 Living on Own
o BC Landlord & Tenant Website
o Landlord & tenant Frequently Asked Questions
 Buy a House
 Credit Cards
 Student Loans Website
 Personal Income Tax Website

6. Graduation Requirements
 My Graduation Plan CLC 11
 Beyond High School Plan CLC 11
 Counselling Team Website - Course Selection

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