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 eco-friendly
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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