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Program Overview Presented by LT Charles Harmon Operations Officer Beckley MEPS 304-465-0208 x236

Program Overview Presented by LT Charles Harmon Operations Officer Beckley MEPS 304-465-0208 x236. The Program.

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Program Overview Presented by LT Charles Harmon Operations Officer Beckley MEPS 304-465-0208 x236

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  1. Program Overview Presented by LT Charles Harmon Operations Officer Beckley MEPS 304-465-0208 x236

  2. The Program The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (ASVAB CEP) provides high quality, career exploration and planning materials at no cost to high schools throughout the country. The Program encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers, rather than limiting their exploration by telling them what they can or should do.

  3. Program Benefits • The ASVAB CEP is a cost-free and comprehensive program for high school students: • The program provides students with the opportunity to explore occupations in line with interests and skills, and develop strategies to realize career goals. • The program also provides military recruiters with qualified leads.

  4. ASVAB Program and the Military • Civilian education services specialists administer ASVAB Program • Schools determine whether or not student information is released to the military • Recruiters serve as test proctors only; they are expressly prohibited from recruiting actions during test administration • Participants have no obligation to speak to a recruiter or pursue a military career • 49% of participants intend on going to a 4-year college; 13.9% have an interest in military careers

  5. What are the Main Components?

  6. Multiple-Aptitude Test ASVAB Test • Assessment of student’s ability to learn new skills • Predictor of success in training and education programs

  7. Interest Inventory Find Your Interests (FYI) • 90-item interest inventory • Work-related interests

  8. Career Exploration Tool OCCU-Find • 400+ occupations • Skill Importance Ratings • O*NET/OOH occupational descriptions

  9. The ASVAB Interpretation Sessionand Supporting Materials

  10. Interpretation Session Overview • Who Runs the Sessions? • Education Services Specialists • High school counselors • How Long do They Last? • 30-90 minutes • What do Students Receive? • ASVAB test results • Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Career Exploration Guide • FYI • Web access code

  11. Interpreting Test Scores ASVAB Summary Results Sheet

  12. Taking the FYI • Importance of the FYI • Interest types can help determine career fields • Work-related interests link to career development and enjoyment of life

  13. Using the OCCU-Find With results from the ASVAB test and the FYI, students can explore occupations using the OCCU-Find.

  14. ASVAB Program Website

  15. Personal Resume

  16. Career Planning Materials Classroom Activities • Coursework planning based on career interests and goals

  17. Concluding Comments Program Overview Presented by LT Charles Harmon Operations Officer Beckley MEPS 304-465-0208 x236

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