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GPS LifePlan: Helping Learners Achieve Their Goals

GPS LifePlan is a comprehensive program that helps learners create an action plan in various aspects of their lives such as career, education, finance, leadership, and personal development. Visit gpslifeplan.org for resources and tools.

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GPS LifePlan: Helping Learners Achieve Their Goals

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  1. Secondary Version Presented by: Randy LaFoy

  2. Based on presentation by: Michele Jersak, Counselor at Century College and MnSCU GPS LifePlan CoordinatorRandy LaFoy, GPS LifePlan Media and eFolio CoordinatorCentury College Josette Koets, FACS Instructor Stillwater Area High School & Oak-Land Jr.High Carolyn Sorenson, Instructor Stillwater Area High School Adriana Galvan, Bilingual Instructor Guadalupe Alternative Programs School Linda Engstrom, GPS LifePlan Intern

  3. GPS LifePlan helps learners look at several aspects of their lives (career, education, finance, leadership, and personal) to create an action plan and help them achieve their goals. gpslifeplan.org

  4. Brief History

  5. Program Components • Website Resources • eFolio • Faculty and staff online database of lesson plans • Additional resources for family/students in secondary • Online Tutorials and Workshops • http://www.gpslifeplan.org/workforce/ eFolio Login Horizontal tabs get you in to each of the 5 main content areas of the GPS LifePlan. Additional resources for faculty/staff.

  6. Career Topic Areas • Learn About Yourself - Interests - Skills - Work Values - Personality • Explore Careers • Links to Education • SMART Goal Setting • Find a Job - Resumes - Cover Letters • Get a Job - Job Postings - Interviewing

  7. Education Topic Areas • Create an Education Plan • Timeline and Actions for Graduations • Build Basic Skills • Study Strategies • Learning Styles • Prepare for College

  8. Online classes – for everyone? Homework help 24/7 Computer basics Math…procrastination… goal setting

  9. MnSCU Single Search

  10. Finance Topic Areas • Budget • Financing Education - Financial Aid - Scholarships- Savings Plan - Tax-Related Benefits • Credit and Debt Management • Avoid Getting Ripped Off (Identity Theft) • Saving for the Future

  11. Leadership Topic Areas • School and Community Involvement • Leadership Resources • Developing Global Competencies • Who Are You as a Leader?

  12. Personal Topic Areas • Stay Healthy - Stress Management • - Physical Health • - Mental Health • Relationships • Seek Help When Needed- Links back to career and education- Food Assistance- Transportation - Housing & More • Goal Setting Workshop • Crisis Help

  13. Next steps • Treasure Hunt • Then, Scenarios

  14. Scenario 1 – Steven C. Academics: Very successful academically Location: Suburban Twin Cities Age: 18 (Senior) Parents: Upper Middle Class, can afford some help, but not too much for college Situational • Leaving home for the first time • Determine resources to finance education • Through combination of PSEO and AP, student has passed all Associate in Arts Gen Ed • Very shy and introspective – thinking about getting involved • Not focused and does not know what he wants to do with his life Educational and Career • Assess how his interests, values, skills, and personality align with career options • Hoping to work part-time on campus • Research which education programs/classes prepare him for transferring after his Associate in Arts degree • Determine how previous college credits will transfer toward his bachelor degree

  15. Scenario 2 – Jake K. Academics: Has NOT been successful, struggles Location: Urban Metropolitan Area Age: 17 (Junior) Parents: Blue collar - cannot afford to pay for college Situational • Has daughter, but mother has custody • Has not done well at school. Will need classes to meet basic skills (developmental) • Thinking about entering the military, but unsure of what he wants to do • Wants to get out of his house as soon as possible, but does not have any money • Has held part-time labor jobs Educational and Career • Investigate what and where are the job opportunities are close to home • Explore educational programs related to what the military might require • Will struggle with his academics, needs to learn more about academic support, learning styles, and study skills • Would like to continue to stay fit, but lacks the motivation to do so

  16. Scenario 3 – Maddie M. Academics: Average Location: Rural Age: 16 (Sophomore) Parents: Upper Middle Class but parents recently lost their jobs Situational • Has many questions about relationships • Struggles with an eating disorder • Parents financial situation has changed and so she needs to find a PT job • Has done volunteer work, but has not worked as an employee Educational and Career • Thinking about dental assistance program • Decide which classes to take; what are the program requirements. • Struggles with test anxiety and is has a learning disability – needs to explore strategies

  17. http://www.lifeplan.project.mnscu.edu/ http://www.lifeplan.project.mnscu.edu/

  18. GPS LifePlan Awards Innovations in Student Development Award for the GPS LifePlan.

  19. Thank you for your participation! Want to learn more? Contact: Randy LaFoy (randy.lafoy@century.edu) or 651-779-3363

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