Data Collection

Program Self-Assessment

Adult education staff can use these self-assessments to develop a comprehensive scope and sequence for Career Awareness. The tools help programs identify and prioritize career pathway strategies, select interventions, and pinpoint resources. Staff can collaborate to determine which areas to focus on in their career pathway planning and implementation.

• Career Awareness Checklist
  This checklist is designed to be used by adult education program staff to develop a comprehensive scope and sequence for the Career Awareness Context.
• Career Pathways Action Planning Guidance
  Guidance for developing strong career pathways through collaboration, data-informed planning, and integrated instruction aligned with workforce needs.
• Career Awareness Inventory (PDF / Word)
  A planning and reflection tool for documenting career awareness activities, responsible staff, expected outcomes, and ways to strengthen future delivery.
• Case Management Inventory (PDF / Word)
  A tool for documenting and reflecting on case management activities, goal alignment, and transition planning.
• Contextualized Instruction Inventory (PDF / Word)
  A tool for capturing and reflecting on contextualized instruction activities, aligned skills, learner goals, and potential enhancements.
• Data Inventory (PDF / Word)
  A tool for documenting data collection, analysis responsibilities, and its impact on program strategies, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Local Labor Market Information Inventory (PDF / Word)
  A tool for documenting labor market resources, instructional use, and strategies for continuous improvement.
• Partnership Inventory (PDF / Word)
  A tool for tracking and improving partnerships, including purpose, communication, and effectiveness. The Partnership List can be used to assist completing the Partnership Inventory.