Employability+Careers


 * Employability Skills **
 * Rationale Statement**: Employability skills are an important part of students’ learning and fundamental to creating an employable individual. Students must have skills and knowledge necessary to be good citizens, effective parents, productive workers, and, most of all, life-long learners. These standards are designed to promote successful transition from school to work.

“…number one thing that industry wants: a positive attitude, good work habits, general employability." from __Job Outlook 2000-2004, National Association of Colleges and Employers__ · Career exploration ·  Employment acquisition process ·  Workplace knowledge and skills
 * Course Description**:
 * Grade level: 9-12
 * //Employability Skills// is a foundational course in which students will explore the following topics:

Level || Standards and Examples ||
 * Indicator #1: Develop and use employability skills to effectively transition from school to work and life-long learning. ||
 * Bloom’s Taxonomy
 * Evaluation || ES 1.1 Assess work ethic attributes necessary for success

// For example: //
 * Interview an employer
 * Self-assessment of work ethics ||
 * Comprehension || ES 1.2 Demonstrate job acquisition skills

//For example://
 * Identify methods of seeking job openings
 * Complete application, resume, and cover letter for a selected job opening
 * Assess appropriate appearance for on the job
 * Participate in mock interviews and follow-up activities ||
 * Comprehension || ES 1.3 Describe safe practices in work places

// For example: //
 * Research state and national safety requirements for selected occupations
 * Create a checklist for selected career ||
 * Analysis || ES 1.4 Analyze employer and employee rights and responsibilities

// For example: // ||
 * Compare employee handbook from employers/organizations
 * Research Department of Labor rights and responsibilities for employers and employees
 * Analysis || ES 1.5 Analyze diversity issues related to employment

// For example: //
 * Research the beliefs and cultures of several ethnic groups
 * Visit/host programs that focus on supporting diversity issues (Adjustment training center, women’s shelter, cultural heritage museum, etc.)
 * Review case studies related to diversity issues ||
 * Indicator #2: Identify career interests and plan for career options ||
 * Analysis || ES 2.1 Analyze personal assessment results to explore career options

// For example: //
 * Complete various interest and aptitude tests
 * Complete a job personality profile ||
 * Analysis || ES 2.2 Examine potential career clusters and pathways

// For example: //
 * Participate in tours and job fairs,
 * Interview business owners, as well as employees in various positions within the companies (home business, franchise owners, entrepreneurs, etc)
 * Research education and/or training needed for career options and develop a personal learning plan
 * Participate in work-based opportunities ||