Career Cluster Electives, Grade 9 - 12, Cooperative Education Seminar, 2009
1.) Identify components required for a career portfolio.
• Demonstrating the ability to create or update a career portfolio
Examples: work evaluations, completed job or college applications, work samples
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2.) Demonstrate skills related to preparing for job opportunities.
Examples: résumé, employment letter, interview skills
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3.) Apply employment skills necessary to obtain and maintain jobs.
Example: exhibiting positive work attitudes and behaviors
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4.) Apply ethical behavior in the workplace.
• Critiquing workplace issues, including conflict resolution, diversity, attendance, and interpersonal skills
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5.) Distinguish ethical from unethical actions in the workplace.
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6.) Identify employment laws and regulations.
Examples: local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Recognizing specific work-related rules and regulations
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7.) Demonstrate skills needed in managing personal finances, including maintaining personal checking and savings accounts, evaluating available credit sources, and preparing state and federal income tax forms.
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8.) Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills through participation in career and technical education student organization (CTSO) activities.
Examples: setting goals; conducting meetings; chairing committees; participating in conferences, workshops, competitions, civic and community service activities
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9.) Explain skills required for success in a specific career.
• Applying relevant mathematics and communication skills in the workplace
• Identifying opportunities for continuous learning and advancement in the workplace
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10.) Demonstrate job skills as listed on the student's personal training plan.
• Performing job skills to industry standards
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11.) Demonstrate workplace safety practices.
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12.) Use correct procedures for maintaining records related to employment.
• Submitting documentation of required reports, including wage and hour report and work schedules
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13.) Relate work-based learning experiences to the student's career objective or pathway.
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14.) Demonstrate skills necessary to obtain a business and industry recognized work-readiness credential.
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