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Overview
The
Paint Careers With Colors System is
VISUAL learning techniques and career test for kids that use colors to represent
Holland Codes and
Paint Careers With Colors Codes.The
Paint Careers With Colors Kids Career System clarifies thoughts, integrates new knowledge, and promotes critical thinking. New concepts are more thoroughly and easily understood.
The
Paint Careers With Colors Kids System organizes and analyzes information. Children, youth, and adults -
- See how Holland Codes are connected to careers
- Realize how careers can be grouped and organized
The
Paint Careers With Colors System also improves –
- Attention Span and Concentration: holds audience's attention and helps people absorb information
- Memory Skills and Understanding: improves ability to absorb information
- Speed of Learning: reduces the time it takes to complete career tests.
Use the
Paint Careers With Colors System at -
- Schools
- Boys and Girls Clubs
- YMCA/ YWCA Programs
- Afterschool Programs
- Kids Go To Work Days
- Career Days
- Summer School Programs
The
Paint Careers With Colors Kids System is an excellent career test for
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS and for other people -
- Who are In ESL/GED programs
- Who have limited reading ability
- Who have limited knowledge of English
- Who are developmentally delayed
- Who are learning disabled
- Who have special needs
- Who have limited access to education
- Who are chronically unemployed
The
Paint Careers With Colors System has the following items -
Read about
Paint Careers With Colors System -
In
career awareness programs, students do not make premature career choices.
Elementary school career education is not career exploration or career preparation.
Elementary students remain open to new career ideas and possibilities.
Elementary students build awareness of -
- Self
- Personal interactions
- School
- Workforce
Career awareness programs use
age appropriate materials that match the developmental levels of the students.
Age appropriate activities expose students to a variety of -
- Different jobs
- Career information sources
- The reasons why people work
Programs also incorporate academic career pathways into classroom activities.
After completing an
elementary school career awareness program, students have -
- Higher grades
- Higher academic achievement
- Improved school involvement, as well as
- An increase in career awareness exploration, personal, and interpersonal skills
In addition, the students complete more complex courses and have a higher graduation rate from high school.
In summary, in
elementary school career programs, students:
- Learn and apply the academic material
- Know and value self
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Identify interests and build relationships between the school environment and the work force
- Build academic, communication, problem solving, and social skills
- Increase awareness of the need for future jobs skills
- See the connections between learning in school, academic skills, job related skills, and careers
- See career possibilities
- See themselves as a future contributor to the job force
- Receive empowerment
- Build self-determination (2,7,9)
Purpose and Rationale for the
Paint Career With Colors System
1. What does the
Paint Career With Colors System measure?
The
Paint Careers With Colors System measures -
- Interests
- Abilities
- Skills
2. What are the concepts or theories underlying the development of this
Paint Career With Colors System?
Dr. John L. Holland (1985) created
Holland Code Career Model, Holland Hexagon Model or
Holland Codes.
The
Holland Code Career Model matches jobs into -
- Job codes
- Interest clusters
- Work personality environments
- Personality types
The
Occupational Codes are -
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Artistic
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Holland Codes assessments provide -
- Career cluster information
- College major information
- Lists of careers
- Job finder resources
Description of the Paint Career With Colors System
1. What is the structure of the instrument?
The
Paint Careers With Colors System is VISUAL learning techniques and career test for kids that use colors to represent Holland Codes.
The
Paint Careers With Colors Kids Career Test clarifies thoughts, integrates new knowledge, and promotes critical thinking. New concepts are more thoroughly and easily understood.
The
Paint Careers With Colors Kids Job Test organizes and analyzes information. Children, youth, and adults –
- See how Holland Codes are connected to careers
- Realize how careers can be grouped and organized
2. How many parts are there in career test?
The Paint Careers With Colors test has six sections.
3. What does each section measures?
Each section measures the one of the six RIASEC or Holland Codes.
4. How many items does the Paint Career With Colors System contain?
The Paint Careers With Colors has 54 items.
5. What type(s) of scores are generated?
2 – letter Holland Code
6. What is the format of the System?
The Paint Careers With Colors is a printed test. Group or individual administration? Paint Careers With Colors can be administered to groups and individuals.
7. What are the required response modes of the System?
Paper-and-pencil
8. What is the total estimated time required for administration?
Total estimated time is 30 minutes.
9. What is the proposed scoring procedure?
The Paint Careers With Colors is self – scoring. How long will it take to score the Paint Career With Colors System? Total scoring time is 5 minutes.
Components
1. What nonconsumable (i.e., reusable) components do you anticipate will be required for administering, scoring, and interpreting the Paint Career With Colors System? (e.g., System manuals, scoring keys, System plates, booklets, manipulatives)?
Paint Careers With Colors System contains –
- Career Model
- Table of Contents
- Starter Kit
- Facilitator's Manual
- Overview and Introduction to Teachers, Counselors, and Parents
- Occupational Posters with Colorful Graphics
- Poster Instruction Sheets
- Color Chart
- Web Site and Book Resource Guide
2. Describe each of these components in terms of the anticipated production characteristics: page size, number of pages, color(s) of ink, special forms (e.g., multi-forms, self-carboning), extraordinary use of graphical images, line drawings, or other illustrations, etc.
The
Paint Careers With Colors System is
VISUAL career exploration System for children that use colors to represent Holland Codes.
Career Models
There are two models –
- RIASEC Version
- Paint Careers With Colors Version
The
RIASEC Version is for Middle School students. For Middle School students, the
RIASEC Version should be used with the
Self-Directed Search Career Explorer. The
Paint Careers With Colors Version uses
easier – to – read terms for
elementary school students.
Starter Kit
The
Starter Kit helps teachers, counselors, and parents prepare for a
Paint Careers With Colors System. The
Starter Kit has the following items –
- News Release
- Flyers for children
- Flyers for teachers, counselors, and parents
- Tent Cards
- Name Tags
- Stickers for Tent Cards and Name Tags
Facilitator's Manual
The
Facilitator's Manual provides detailed
step-by-step instructions to administer and implement the different aspects of the
Paint Careers With Colors Kids Program.
Overview and Introduction to Teachers, Counselors, and Parents
The
Overview and Introduction to Teachers, Counselors, and Parents gives a description of the different parts of the
Paint Careers With Colors System.
Career Test Guide
The
System Guide provides teachers and counselors with
step – by – step instructions for teachers and counselors.
Occupational Posters with Poster Instruction Sheets
Over
three hundred (300) Colors to Careers Posters feature--
- Graphics
- Holland Codes
- Paint Careers With Colors Codes.
The
Paint Careers With Colors Posters are
Easy Scoring. You sort the posters quickly according to likes and dislikes. At the end of the poster sorting exercise, you will have your
Holland Code and
Paint Careers With Colors Code. The posters are an excellent way to explore careers. The poster shows you’re the relationship between Holland Codes, Paint Careers With Colors Codes, and careers.
Paint Careers With Colors Color Chart
The
Paint Careers With Colors Color Chart shows all of the information listed on the posters –
- Job Titles
- Career Color Codes
- 3 letter Holland Codes
- Colors to Careers Poster Numbers
Web Site and Book Resource Guide
The
Web Site and Book Resource Guide provides additional information about web site and books for children.
Primary Markets
1. What is the target population for the Paint Careers With Colors System (i.e., demographic characteristics such as age, gender, etc.)
The target population for the Paint Career With Colors System is elementary or middle school students.
Other individuals who use the
Paint Careers With Colors include people –
- Who are In ESL/GED programs
- Who have limited reading ability
- Who have limited knowledge of English
- Who are developmentally delayed
- Who are learning disabled
- Who have special needs
- Who have limited access to education
2. What professional discipline(s) would be the potential purchasers and users of this System?
Professional disciplines include –
- Universities and college – Elementary school education and counseling professors
- Teaching – Teachers, tutors, and home educators
- Counseling – School counselors, career development facilitators, life coaches, and career coaches
- Child Development – After – School Instructors, Career Day Facilitators, and Community Agency Staff
- Social Services – Social workers, crisis counselors, and At – Risk Children Program Staff
3. Which settings would be appropriate for use of this System (e.g., schools, private clinics, hospitals, private practice, etc.)?<
Settings for the
Paint Careers With Colors include –
- Schools
- Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA/ YWCA Programs, and other community organizations
- Afterschool Programs
- Kids Go To Work Days
- Career Days
- Summer School Programs
Market Competition and Special Features
What other Systems are currently available that serve a similar function?
There is not a wide selection of
Holland Code, visual, color-coded career systems available for elementary or middle school students.
Paint Careers With Colors Model
There are two versions – the
RIASEC Version and the
Children’s Version.
The
RIASEC Version is for
Middle School students. For
Middle School students, the
RIASEC Version should be used with the
Self-Directed Search Career Explorer.
Paint Careers With Colors Kids Career Test
The
Paint Careers With Colors Kids Job Test uses
self-by-step activities, career games for Kids, and kids activities for career choices to highlight
Holland Codes or
Colors to Careers Codes. On each page, you choose the careers that you like or are interested in.
At the end of the
job test for kids, you summarize your results. The
Summary Sheet identifies your
Holland Codes or Colors to
Careers Codes.
The
Paint Careers With Colors Kids Career Test comes with a
Colors to Careers Career Model,
Colors to Careers Code or Holland Code Descriptions, and
Color Key. The
Paint Careers With Colors Child Career Test is an excellent tool to
introduce you to
career exploration, Holland Codes, and
Colors to Careers Codes. The graphics
hold your attention as you identify your career interests.
Career Test comes with -
- Children Test
- Children Test Guide
- Photo Test
- Photo Test Guide
- RIASEC Test
- RIASEC Test Guide
The Career Tests are printed on
heavy-weight glossy, durable paper!
Colors to Careers Posters
Over
three hundred (300) Colors to Careers Posters feature
graphics, Holland Codes, and Colors to Careers Codes. The
Colors to Careers Posters are
Easy Scoring. You
sort the posters
quickly according to likes and dislikes. At the end of the poster sorting exercise, you will have your
Holland Code and
Colors to Careers Code. The posters are an excellent way to explore careers. The poster shows you’re the relationship between
Holland Codes, Color-to Careers Codes, and
careers.
Career Posters comes with -
- Children Version
- Leaders Version
- RIASEC Version
- Photo Posters
- Poster Card Instruction Sheet-2009 – Photo Version
- Poster Card Instruction Sheet-2009 – RIASEC Version
- Poster Card Instruction Sheet-2009 – Children Version
Cost: $25/ Student
Colors to Careers Key
The
Colors to Careers Color Chart shows information listed on the career tests and posters –
- Job Titles
- Paint Careers With Colors Codes
- 3 letter Holland Codes
- Paint Careers With Colors Poster Numbers
Color Key Charts are available in the following versions -
- Color Key-RIASEC Version
- Color Key-RIASEC Alphabetized Version
- Color Key-Children Version
- Color Key-Children2-Alphabetized Version
- Color Key-Photo Version
- Color Key-Photo-Alphabetized Version
Cost: $10/ Student
Paint Careers With Colors Poster Analyzer
The Analyzer program is an alternative to the paper and pencil model of RIASEC Paint Careers With Colors. The Analyzer will automatically produce the three let code based on the selection that the test taker provides.
The Holland Codes Occupational Poster Scoring System is an automated poster scoring system.
With the Holland Codes Occupational Poster Scoring System, clients sort posters according to likes and dislikes.
The automated scoring system tallies the results and generates a Holland Code.
In addition, the new automated system can be used over and over again with individualized results based on the user’s selections.
There is no more counting, tallying, or figuring.
Clients, students, and children will enjoy making their selections and with just the click of a button have their unique Holland Code results displayed on the computer screen. You will enjoy using this career exploration activity.
Cost: $20.00
Paint Careers With Colors Promotional Starter Kit
Use the
Starter Kit to promote the
Paint Careers With Colors System.The Starter Kit helps teachers, counselors, and parents prepare for a Paint Careers With Colors System. The
Starter Kit has the following items –
- News Release
- Flyers for children
- Flyers for teachers, counselors, and parents
- Tent Cards
- Name Tags
- Stickers for Tent Cards and Name Tags
The
flyers and News Release help to advertise the Program.
The
News Release advertises the beginning of the
Paint Careers With Colors System. Send out the News Release prior to starting the system.
The
Children’s and Adult’s Flyers provide information about the
Paint Careers With Colors System.
Use
Name Tags and Tent Cards to identify children, students, teachers, counselors, or parents.
Individuals place stickers on
Name Tags and Tent Cards. The
Stickers lists the
6 Holland Codes or
6 Colors to Careers Codes. When the children or students have completed the
Career Test, they will be instructed to place the correct labels on their
Name Tags and Tent Cards. The
Stickers identify each individual’s
Holland Codes or Colors to Careers Codes.
Cost: $25/ Starter Kit
Career Resource Guide
The
Career Resource Guide (Internet Resources for Teachers, Counselors, Parents, Adults, and Teens) includes additional information from the following areas –
- Holland Code Career Assessment Activities
- Awareness, Assessment, and Knowledge Resources
- Career Exploration Sites
The
Career Resource Guide (Internet Resources for Teachers, Counselors, Parents, Adults, and Teens) covers -
1. Look at Exploring Careers Web Sites
- CURRICULUM
- CAREER INFORMATION
- SCIENCE CAREER GROUP
- SPECIFIC CAREERS — SCIENCE
2. Look at Exploring Careers Books
Cost: $10.00/ Student
Guide to Unlock Your Potential Curriculum 2009
This
Guide to Unlock Your Potential Curriculum provides strategies –
- To motivate students to expand their knowledge of themselves and the world of work
- To empower students with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to enhance their career and personal development
- To encourage the discovery and refinement of students’ work values, interests and skills, as well as their academic and career planning
The contents of the
Guide to Unlock Your Potential Curriculum are -
1. Outline
2. Introduction
3. Career Exploration
- THREE STEPS WITHIN THE CAREER PLANNING AND EXPLORATION PROCESS
- STEP ONE: AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ASSESSMENT
- Types of Career Planning Resources
- Examples of Holland Codes Resources
- Four Personal Styles
- Holland Code Assessment
- STEP TWO: EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL EXPLORATION
- Internet Career Exploration Resources
- Career Book Resources
- STEP THREE: CAREER PLANNING
- Holland Codes and College Majors
- Resume Writing
- Resume Writing Web Sites
- Preparing for an Interview
4. Bibliography
5. Appendix
- Career Exploration and Planning
- Areas Influencing Career Planning and Exploration
- Expanded List of Areas Influencing Career Planning and Exploration
- Career and Vocational Knowledge
- Different Occupational Areas
- Career Exploration Exercise Results
- Additional Career Websites
Cost: $10/ Student
Unlock Your Treasure – Children
The
Children’s version of the
Unlock Your Treasure Chest Guide to Career Exploration is used in conjunction with the
Self Directed Search Career Explorer and the
Paint Careers With Colors System (Children's and RIASEC Version).
The
Unlock Your Treasure Chest Guide to Career Exploration has
3 sections:
- Guide to Exploring Careers
- Internet Resources for Teachers, Counselors, Parents, Adults, Kids and Children
- Visual Aids or Screenshots from the Unlock the Treasure Chest Guidebook
The
Unlock Your Treasure Chest Guide to Career Exploration is for
kids and children who need a manual that will
guide them through the
steps of exploring careers.
The topics included in the
Unlock Your Treasure Chest Guide to Career Exploration are:
- Learning about Yourself
- Find the Secret Code
- Understand the Secret Code – The Holland Code
- Find Your Career Group
- Identify Careers Using Paint Careers With Colors System
- Identify Careers Using the Self Directed Search Career Explorer
- Explore Careers Using Career Web Sites
- Explore Career Using Career Books
Cost: $15/ Student
Training Manual
The
Training Manual provides detailed step-by-step instructions to administer and implement the different aspects of the Paint Careers With Colors System. The
Training Manual covers the following areas –1. Introduction (For Parents, Teachers, & Counselors)
2. Paint Careers With Colors System –
- Model
- Career Test
- Posters
- Color Key
3. Awareness & Assessment: Teacher, Counselor, & Parent Guide
- 3 Ways To Choose a Right Career Test For Your Child or Student
- Holland Career Self Assessment Tests
- Features Of Career Self Assessments Tests
4. Guide To Exploring Careers – For Children
- Learning About Yourself
- Day One: Meet Your Guides and Get Your Map
- Day Two: Meet John Holland, a Great Explorer
- Day Three: Find The Secret Code
- Day Four: Understand The Secret Code – The Paint Careers With Colors Code
- Day Five: Find Your Career Group
- Day Six: Get Your Holland Code.
- Day Seven: Get Your Career List
- Day Eight: Look at Exploring Careers Web Sites
- Day Nine: Look at Exploring Careers Books
5. Career Posters – Keys To Explore Holland Codes, Paint Careers With Colors Codes, and Careers
6. Day Ten: Look at Career Posters
7. Paint Careers With Colors Career Posters
- Preparation For Career Poster Activity
- Sorting By Likes And Dislikes
- Summary Sheet
- Final Review
- Highest Code Letters
8. Starter Kit
9. Visual Aids Or Screenshots For Teachers, Counselors, Or Parents
10. Flash Cards
Cost: $20/ Training Manual
Flash Cards and Bingo Cards Sets
The purpose of the Flash Cards and Bingo Cards are to help the students:
- Discover their interests, abilities, and skills.
- Find out what makes their personality tick.
- Explore careers with middle school students, children, and kids.
- Link careers to interests, abilities and skills.
Flash Card Set has -
- Flash Cards – Adults Version
- Flash Cards - Children Version
The Bingo Cards has -
- Bingo Card Set – Children Version
- Bingo Master - Children Version
- Bingo Master Cutouts – Children Version
- Bingo Instruction Sheet – Children Version
- Bingo Card Set – RIASEC Version
- Bingo Master – RIASEC Version
- Bingo Master Cutouts – RIASEC Version
- Bingo Instruction Sheet – RIASEC Version
Cost: $10/ Bingo Card/ Flash Card Set
Paint Careers With Colors CD ROM Collection
There are four (4)
Paint Careers With Colors CD Collection.
- Foundational CD-ROM
- Bonus CD-ROM Number 1 – Training Resources
- Bonus CD-ROM Number 2 – Promotional Starter Kit Materials
- Bonus CD-ROM Number 3 – Holland Codes Toolkit
- Bonus CD-ROM Number 4 – Presentational Materials
Here is a detailed outline of the
Paint Careers With Colors CD Collection.
Foundational CD-ROM
1. Career Test - Children & RIASEC – Revising
- Children Test
- Children Test Guide
- Photo Test
- Photo Test Guide
- RIASEC Test
- RIASEC Test Guide
2. Color Key
- Color Key -RIASEC Version
- Color Key –RIASEC Alphabetized Version
- Color Key-Children Version
- Color Key-Children2-Alphabetized Version
- Color Key-Photo . Version
- Color Key-Photo-Alphabetized Version
3. Posters
- Children Version
- Leaders Version
- RIASEC Version
- Photo Posters
- Poster Card Instruction Sheet-2009 – Photo Version
- Poster Card Instruction Sheet-2009 – RIASEC Version
- Poster Card Instruction Sheet-2009-children Version
4. Introduction
- Overview
- RIASEC VS Children Table
- Fact Sheets
- Paint Careers With Colors Wheel – Children
- Paint Careers With Colors Wheel – RIASEC
- RIASEC & Children Model Table
Bonus CD-ROM Number 1 – Training Resources
1. Career Resource Guide
2. Curriculum 2009
3. Unlock Your Treasure – Children
4. Training Manual
5. Mini-Posters - Children's Version
- Mini Posters Labels
- Mini Posters Instructions
- Mini Posters Scoring Sheet
6. Career and Holland Game
Bonus CD-ROM Number 2 – Promotional Starter Kit Materials
1. Brochure
2. Labels - Children Codes
3. Labels - RIASEC Codes
4. Flyer – Adults
5. Flyer – Children
6. Name Tags
7. News Release
8. Poster
9. Tent Cards
Bonus CD-ROM Number 3 – Holland Codes Toolkit CD-ROM
1. Analyzer
2. Flash Cards
- Flash Cards – Adults Version
- Flash Cards - Children Version
3. Bingo Cards
- Bingo Card Set – Children Version
- Bingo Master - Children Version
- Bingo Master Cutouts – Children Version
- Bingo Instruction Sheet – Children Version
- Bingo Card Set – RIASEC Version
- Bingo Master – RIASEC Version
- Bingo Master Cutouts – RIASEC Version
- Bingo Instruction Sheet – RIASEC Version
There are
FREE Certification or
Preview Programs (With CD
Collection Purchases).
End of Year Sale -Paint Careers With Colors Site Licensing Purchases
Teachers and counselors in the USA can purchase a single license that entitles all of their students to use the
Paint Careers With Colors CD Collection. The cost is
discounted to a
very affordable rate.
There are
FREE Certification or
Preview Programs (With CD
Collection Purchases).
Offer expires December 24, 2010!
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