My Rainbow Career Finder
Purpose and Rationale for the My Rainbow Career Finder
1. What does the My Rainbow Career Finder measures?
The My Rainbow Career Finder allows children to build awareness of careers. The My Rainbow Career Finder is available in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), French, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish.
2. What are the concepts or theories underlying the development of the My Rainbow Career Finder?
Dr. John L. Holland (1985) created Holland Code Career Model, Holland Hexagon Model or Holland Codes. Holland Codes assessments provide career information, college major information, lists of careers, and job finder resources. There are print and internet resources.
The Holland Code Career Model matches jobs into job codes, interest clusters, work personality environments, or personality types. The Occupational Codes are -
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
3. What demonstrated need does this My Rainbow Career Finder serve?
According to Ediger (2000), "the elementary school years are not too early to begin to achieve a vision of what one desires to do in life contributing to the world of work". Without career education, students have unrealistic perceptions of careers due to a lack of knowledge and poor decision making. Students have limited knowledge and exposure to careers. When students look at the different industries e.g. sports, media and entertainment, most students underestimate the skills and time required to have successful careers.
The Basics for Elementary School Career Education Programs
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, and the workforce. Elementary school counselors and teachers build self-awareness, family awareness, school awareness, community awareness, career/ work awareness, attitude development, skill development, decision making strategies, and self-worth.
Description of the My Rainbow Career Finder
What is the structure of the instrument?
The My Rainbow Career Finder Program is virtual, visual learning techniques and career awareness Program for kids that use colors to represent Holland Codes.
The My Rainbow Career Finder clarifies thoughts, integrates new knowledge, and promotes critical thinking. New concepts are more thoroughly and easily understood.
The My Rainbow Career Finder organizes and analyzes information.
Children, youth, and adults –
See how Holland Codes are connected to careers
Realize how careers can be grouped and organized
Components
1. What reusable components do you anticipate will be required for administering, scoring, and interpreting the My Rainbow Career Finder ?
The My Rainbow Career Finder is virtual, visual self-scoring career awareness tool for children that use discover Holland Codes.
2. Are there different versions of the My Rainbow Career Finder ?
Yes, there are two versions of the My Rainbow Career Finder – Basic and Deluxe.
Both versions come with the following items –
Instructions and link and to access finder
Printable finder report
Overview of the Holland Codes with related careers and characteristics
The Deluxe Edition comes with the additional items –
Starter Kit - Step by Step Guide
Extensive Unlock Your Treasure Chest Facilitator's Training Manual with Web Site Resource Guide
Career web sites and videos
Bingo and flash cards
Primary Markets
1. What is the target population for the My Rainbow Career Finder (i.e., demographic characteristics such as age, gender, etc.)
The target population for the My Rainbow Career Finder is elementary or middle school students.
Other individuals who use the My Rainbow Career Finder 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 the My Rainbow Career Finder ?
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 My Rainbow Career Finder (e.g., schools, private clinics, hospitals, private practice, etc.)?
Settings for the My Rainbow Career Finder 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 of the My Rainbow Career Finder
What other Programs are currently available that serve a similar function?
There is not a wide selection of Holland Code, visual, color-coded career Programs available for elementary or middle school.
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