Empathize
Students will conduct interviews with community members, mentors, and peers to gather insights on how personal experiences and skills can be effectively showcased in a portfolio, while utilizing the information to identify meaningful elements that resonate with diverse audiences.
Days 1 - 5
1055 min over capacity (500 min available across 5 days)
Meet Portfolio Voices
Launch 60m
Interview Skills for Portfolio Narratives
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Synthesize User Insights
Deliverable 90m
Synthesize Insights into Portfolio Themes
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Resume Foundations: Action Verbs & Layout
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Digital Portfolio Layout & Artifact Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Artifact Selection & Captions for Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Public Speaking Practice Circle: Mini-Pitches
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Mock Presentations: Feedback & Revision
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Interview Toolkit for Portfolio Narratives
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Artifact Hunt & Portfolio Alignment
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Resume & Portfolio Narrative Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Public Speaking Practice: Portfolio Pitches
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Mentor Panel: Self-Assessment & Goal Setting
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Interview Techniques for Portfolio Discovery
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Real Interviews with Mentors and Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
From Empathy to Portfolio Themes
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Aligning Artifacts with Resume Goals
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Public Speaking to Narrate Portfolio
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Empathy Interviews for Portfolio Artifacts
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Artifact Inventory and Theme Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Resume Basics for Portfolio Showcases
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Bi-Weekly Public Speaking Practice Circles
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Mentor-Led Goal Setting and Self-Assessment
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Interview Skills for Portfolio Narratives
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Artifact Selection and Annotation Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Resume Alignment for Portfolio Integration
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Mock Presentation and Feedback Circle
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Define
Students will synthesize insights from guest speakers, community partners, and personal experiences to collaboratively develop an actionable problem statement that lays the groundwork for constructing a meaningful portfolio reflective of their skills, achievements, and future aspirations.
Days 6 - 10
Resume & Digital Portfolio Scaffolding
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Public Speaking Practice with Mentors
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Define User-Centered Problem
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
Students will collaboratively brainstorm creative ways to incorporate personal experiences and multimedia elements into their portfolios, drawing inspiration from mentor stories and community insights to explore diverse presentation approaches and building a unique narrative for each portfolio segment.
Days 11 - 16
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Prototype
Students will develop interactive digital prototypes of their portfolios, incorporating feedback from mentors and peers to refine and showcase their academic competencies, personal stories, and career aspirations effectively.
Days 17 - 24
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test/Present
Students will present their completed portfolios to community stakeholders in an engaging event, receive real-time feedback, and reflect on their learning journey to refine their presentation skills and personal branding strategies.
Days 25 - 32
No activities have been added to this phase yet.