GPS LifePlan

Getting Started

How GPS LifePlan Works

The GPS LifePlan is designed to be an individualized program which provides a structure for you to define your goals and establish plans to meet those goals. You may work on one area at a time or may be exploring multiple areas simultaneously. There is no starting or ending place; you can determine which areas ares are most important for your needs. The arrows on the home page and the horizontal menu across the top guides you to the content in each of the 5 areas of the GPS LifePlan. Once you are in the Career, Education, Finance, Leadership, or Personal areas of the GPS LifePlan, the menu on the left-hand side will guide you through the topics of that area.

MyLifePlan: Track Your Progress with eFolio

A major component of the overall GPS LifePlan program is our partner tool, eFolio. This is a web based program where you can create your electronic portfolio to save the work that you complete in the GPS LifePlan and other areas of your life.

4 Ways eFolio can assist you:

  • 1) It is the iPERMS of the academic world. It is a digital repository for all of your transcripts, certificates of training, awards, and other important documents.
  • 2) EFolio is also an excellent tool to plot, track and manage your career plan.
  • 3) Provides an outstanding way to demonstrate what you have accomplished to your academic professors, or potential employers.
  • 4) An excellent tool to use for supervision, coaching, and mentoring.

NOTE: Use this code when starting your eFolio account:

Customized templates are available in eFolio and require a code when you are creating account. You may be required to use a certain template for your branch. Use the code below when prompted as you are setting up your eFolio account:

  • Minnesota National Guard Code: gpsmnguard

To create an eFolio account, click here.

Already have an eFolio acount? Log-in here.


Checklists
Education Checklist

Navigate your EducationPlan by referencing the checklist below.

Have you:

  1. Developed SMART goals?
  2. Decided on a major or program of study?
  3. Assessed your learning style?
  4. Researched study skills and strategies?
  5. Arranged a meeting with an advising professional to select appropriate courses?

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.

Finance Checklist

Navigate your FinancePlan by referencing the checklist below.

Have you:

  1. Established your short and long-term financial goals?
  2. Created a budget?
  3. Explored resources to help you pay for college?
  4. Assessed your debt situation?
  5. Developed a savings plan for the future?

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.

Leadership Checklist

Navigate your LeadershipPlan by referencing the checklist below.

Have you:

  1. Assessed your leadership style?
  2. Completed a personality inventory?
  3. Formed your personal mission and vision statement?
  4. Explored the leadership resources?
  5. Participated in a campus or community activity to help build your leadership skills?
  6. Determined your Carbon Footprint?

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.

Personal Checklist

Navigate your PersonalPlan by referencing the checklist below.

Have you:

  1. Explored the transition to college resources?
  2. Assessed your resiliency and ability to adapt to change?
  3. Established personal fitness goals?
  4. Examined the physical and mental wellness resources?
  5. Researched how to manage healthy relationships?

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.

Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.