Needs Assessment

Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
I have completed credits in college.

I am taking this course: (check all that apply)

  to select a major
  to find a career to change fields
  to explore my interests and values
  to find out how my interests and values relate to the world of work
  I am not taking a course

Indicate how you feel about each statement:

I am able to:

1. identify and rank my work values

2. identify my personality traits as they relate to work

3. identify my career interest areas

4. identify my abilities and skills

5. identify occupations that fit with my values, personality, interests, and skills.

6. use online, print, and in-person resources to research careers.

7. make and act on decisions that are important to me.

8. identify my long-term career goal(s) and the steps needed to reach it (them).

9. identify my education plan (e.g., name of college/university, degrees, major, etc.)

Before you submit this form

Be sure to print this out for your records. You also can take it to your career counselor or career exploration teacher!

Source: Adapted from California Personnel and Guidance Association Monograph developed through task force to California State Department of Education

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