Program ReviewProgram Review

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides career

exploration and planning materials to high schools across

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.

Keeping Options OpenKeeping Options Open

Planning and decision making are skills that will

benefit you throughout your life.

Career Development is an Ongoing Process Career Development is an Ongoing Process

Your career plans are in formative stage

Career plans develop and change over time

Importance of Career ExplorationImportance of Career Exploration

Many times, students make decisions about college or

careers before they have spent time thinking about the

following key areas:

The ASVAB Program gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of careers using knowledge you have gained about your interests and skills through assessment components and structured activities.

Student BenefitsStudent Benefits

The ASVAB Program encourages you to:

• Explore– Learn about yourself and the world of work

• Plan– Find out what you need to do to

meet career goals

• Do– Take steps toward getting

skills and qualifications

for various occupations

“It’s a great break-down of their types, and it links seamlessly to appropriate careers. It also interests students in careers they may not have otherwise considered.”

-- High School Counselor

What are the Main Components? What are the Main Components?

The Main ComponentsThe Main Components

• Multiple-Aptitude test – ASVAB

• Interest Inventory – Find Your Interest (FYI)

• Career Exploration Tool – OCCU-Find

Multiple-Aptitude TestMultiple-Aptitude Test

ASVAB Test• Assessment of student’s ability to learn new skills

• Predictor of success in training and education programs

General ScienceKnowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science

Arithmetic ReasoningAbility to solve basic arithmetic word problems

Word KnowledgeAbility to understand the meaning of words through synonyms

Paragraph ComprehensionAbility to obtain information from written material

Mathematics KnowledgeKnowledge of mathematical concepts and applications

Electronics InformationKnowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems

Auto and Shop InformationKnowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop practices

Mechanical ComprehensionKnowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials

Interest InventoryInterest Inventory

Find Your Interests (FYI)

• 90-item interest inventory

• Work-related interests

Career Exploration ToolCareer Exploration Tool

OCCU-Find

• 400+ occupations

• Skill Importance Ratings

• O*NET/OOH

occupational descriptions

• Career Cluster linkages

• Descriptions for the 16

national career clusters

and 80+ pathways

The Career Workshop

The Career Workshop

After we receive your ASVAB scores, we will arrange a time for the career workshop. A military representative will come back to the high school to interpret scores and go through the career workshop with you. This workshop is usually scheduled in January.

Career Workshop Overview Career Workshop Overview

Who Runs the Sessions?

• Education Services

Specialists

• With assistance from high

school counselors

How Long do They Last?

• About 45 minutes

What do Students Receive?

• ASVAB test results

• FYI

• Exploring Careers: ASVAB

Career Exploration Guide

• Web Access Code for Online

search tool

Interpreting Test ScoresInterpreting Test Scores

Sample ASVAB Summary Results Sheet

Interpreting Test ScoresInterpreting Test Scores

• Score sheets show students’ areas of strength

and areas of potential growth

• Scores motivate students to go forward

• Career resources provide tutorials to students

that show the relationship between test scores

and occupations

FYI and OCCU-FindFYI and OCCU-Find

• Reveals work-related interests/types that link to

career development and enjoyment of life

• Exposes students to career exploration

opportunities and develop a career focus

• Helps students understand difference between

careers and work

• Validates relationship between strengths and

interests

• Broadens student exploration of careers vs

narrowing focus

ASVAB & Military CareersASVAB & Military Careers

ASVAB Program and the MilitaryASVAB Program and the Military

• The ASVAB is required for any student who plan to enter the military.

• Each branch of the military sets minimum scores for entry. To learn more about minimum score requirements for each branch, visit www.military.com/ASVAB .

• The ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Because it is also a military entrance test, you will likely be contacted by someone from the military after taking the test. You do not have to join the military, but you should be aware that you may be contacted by recruiters as a result of taking the test.

What Next?What Next?

ASVAB Review Materials Available OnlineASVAB Review Materials Available Online

www.military.com/ASVAB

For More Information about the ASVAB ProgramFor More Information about the ASVAB Program

www.asvabprogram.com

ASVAB TestASVAB Test

When will the ASVAB be offered at WFHS?

• Wednesday, October 14th at 8:00am

Where will the ASVAB be administered?

• Cafeteria / Old Gym

How long will the test take?

• Approximately 3 hours

How do I sign up?

• Sign up in the Guidance Office. Deadline is Friday,

October 9, 2015.