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Michigan Career Development Model

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Michigan Career Development Model

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MCDM Reference Guide

The Michigan Career Development Model (MCDM) is a framework, guided by legislation, that engages school communities, students, and their support networks in intentional and meaningful career awareness, exploration, and preparation for all students.  

The MCDM Reference Guide is a one-stop resource to assist districts in career development implementation.

MCDM Resources

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    MiStrategyBank

    The MiStrategyBank (MSB) is an electronic clearinghouse of strategies designed to connect educational data systems, promote and support best practices, and provide information regarding the implementation of strategies in use to support Michigan’s education system.

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    Cluster by Cluster Survey

    This survey allows learners to select interests and traits sorted by Career Cluster. Learners can then explore within and across their top Career Clusters. This survey is ideal for learners in grades 4 and higher. 
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    Motivators Survey

    This survey allows learners to score phrases sorted by motivators based on the Holland Code (RIASEC). Learners are then able to connect their top motivators to multiple Career Clusters and Sub-Clusters. This survey is ideal for learners grades 5 and higher. 
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    #GoOpen

    #GoOpen Michigan is a community of educators and learners who access and contribute free, openly licensed, high-quality digital resources to enable equitable transformative learning experiences. 

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    MICIP

    The Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) is a pathway for districts to improve student outcomes by assessing whole child needs to develop plans and coordinate funding.