Chapter 1 The World of Work
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College and Career Readiness Portfolio
When you apply for a paid or volunteer job or for
admission to a college, you may need to tell others about
why you are qualified for the position. A portfolio is a
selection of related materials that you collect and organize.
These materials show your qualifications, skills, and talents.
For example, a certificate that shows you have completed
lifeguard and first-aid training could help you get a job at a
local pool as a lifeguard. An essay you wrote about
protecting native plants could show that you are serious
about ecofriendly efforts and may help you get a volunteer
position at a park. A transcript of your school grades could
help show that you are qualified for college.
Two types of portfolios are commonly used: print
portfolios and electronic portfolios (e-portfolios). An
e-portfolio is also known as a digital portfolio.
1. Use the Internet to search for “print portfolio” and
“e-portfolio.” Read articles about each type of portfolio.
Create a chart that gives the characteristics of each type.
2. You will be creating a portfolio in this class. Which
portfolio type would you prefer to create? Write a
paragraph describing the type of portfolio you would
prefer and why.
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