Scope and Sequence
Career Development
Cluster:
Career Preparation I (Two to Three Credits)
Course Name:
Career
Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines
Course Description:
classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences and supports strong partnerships
among school, business, and community stakeholders. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a
fast-changing workplace. This instructional arrangement should be an advanced component of a student's
individual program of study. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to
their training station, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human
relations, and portfolio development. Career preparation is relevant, rigorous, supports student attainment of
academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.
Course
Requirements:
Equipment:
This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12.
Required:
Access to computer lab (1:2 computer:student ratio) with internet access, printer, teacher computer station,
projector and screen
Recommended:
Dedicated computer lab (1:1 computer:student ratio) with internet access, printer, teacher computer station,
projector and screen
Units of Study
Knowledge and Skills
Student Expectations
Resources
A. Career and Placement
Preparation
(1) The student uses employability
skills to gain an entry-level job in a
high-skill, high-wage, or highdemand field.
(A) identify employment opportunities
(B) demonstrate the application of essential workplace
skills in the career acquisition process
(C) develop a personal resumé
DYC - Ch. 13,14,15
FSTW - Ch.
16,17,18
SITWOW - Unit 3
W:CSF21C Ch
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Units of Study
B. Critical Employment
Skills
Knowledge and Skills
Student Expectations
Resources
W:CSF21C - Ch.
3,4,5
(D) complete job search documents, including job
applications and I-9 and W-4 forms
(E) demonstrate proper interview techniques in various
situations
(F) create and complete appropriate documents such as WEB3
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electronic portfolio, employment application, letter of
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intent, and thank you letters
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(3) The student applies work ethics, (E) apply active listening skills
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employer expectations and
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interactions with diverse
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populations, and communication
skills in the workplace.
(2) The student develops skills for (A) identify and model appropriate grooming and
FSTW - Ch. 3, 8, 20
success in the workplace.
appearance for the workplace
(B) demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and initiative SITWOW - Ch. 8,
10
(C) research positive interpersonal skills, including
W:CSF21C - Ch.
respect for diversity
(D) model appropriate business and personal etiquette in 7,9,11
the workplace
(E) exhibit productive work habits, ethical practices, and WEB6
a positive attitude
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(F) demonstrate the ability to work with the other
employees to support the organization and complete
assigned tasks
(G) identify how to prioritize work to fulfill responsibilities
and meet deadlines
(H) evaluate the relationship of good physical and mental
health to job success and personal achievement
(I) demonstrate effective methods to secure, maintain,
and terminate employment
(3) The student applies work ethics, (C) analyze employer expectations
employer expectations and
(E) develop listening skills
interactions with diverse
(F) apply effective listening skills used in the workplace
populations, and communication
(H) comply with organizational policies and procedures
skills in the workplace.
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Units of Study
Knowledge and Skills
C. Professional Character
(3) The student applies work ethics,
employer expectations and
interactions with diverse
populations, and communication
skills in the workplace.
D. Career Academic
Credentials
E. Leadership and
Interpersonal
Communication
F. Legal Rights and
Protections
Student Expectations
(A) illustrate how personal integrity affects human
relations on the job
(B) demonstrate characteristics of successful working
relationships such as teamwork, conflict resolution, selfcontrol, and ability to accept criticism
(D) demonstrate respect for the rights of others
(G) identify ethical standards
(5) The student applies ethical
(A) research and compare published workplace policies
behavior standards and legal
and procedures
responsibilities within the workplace. (B) demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior
(C) summarize provisions of the Fair Labor Standards
Act
(D) describe the consequences of breach of
confidentiality
(E) research and describe laws related to different
professions
(4) The student applies academic
(A) apply mathematical skills to business transactions
skills to job skills.
(B) develop a personal budget based on a career choice
(C) interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs to
estimate and find solutions to problems
(D) organize, write, and compile workplace business
documents
(6) The student applies the use of
(A) identify and practice effective interpersonal and teamself-development techniques and
building skills with co-workers, managers, and customers
interpersonal skills to accomplish
(B) develop effective leadership skills through
objectives.
participation in activities such as career and technical
student organizations
(7) The student applies concepts
(A) identify and apply safe working practices related to
and skills related to safety at the
training station
workplace.
(B) demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational
safety practices in the workplace
(C) offer solutions related to unsafe work practices and
attitudes
(D) explain Occupational Safety and Health
Administration regulations in the workplace
Resources
DYC - Ch. 11
FSTW - Ch. 4,5
SITWOW - Ch.
9,11,12,14,15
W:CSF21C - Ch. 15
WEB8
FSTW - Ch. 6
W:CSF21C - Ch. 16
WEB1
SITWOW - Ch. 13,
14
W:CSF21C - Ch. 18
DYC - Ch. 12
FSTW - Ch. 9
W:CSF21C - Ch. 8,
17
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Units of Study
G. Entrepreneurship
H. Analysis and Evaluation
Knowledge and Skills
Student Expectations
(E) determine health and wellness practices that
influence job performance
(8) The student evaluates personal (B) describe entrepreneurial opportunities in the
attitudes and work habits that
occupational area
support career retention and
advancement.
(8) The student evaluates personal
attitudes and work habits that
support career retention and
advancement.
(9) The student identifies skills and
attributes necessary for
professional advancement.
(A) analyze the future employment outlook in the
occupational area
(C) compare rewards and demands for various levels of
employment in a variety of careers
(D) evaluate strategies for career retention and
advancement in response to the changing global
workplace
(E) summarize the rights and responsibilities of
employers and employees
(F) determine effective money-management and
financial-planning techniques
(A) evaluate and compare employment options, including
salaries and benefits
(B) compare rewards and demands for various levels of
employment in a variety of careers
(C) determine how interests, abilities, personal priorities,
and family responsibilities affect career choices
(D) determine continuing education opportunities that
enhance career advancement and promote lifelong
learning
Resources
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FSTW - Ch. 22
SITWOW - Ch. 4
W:CSF21C - Ch. 20
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WEB11
FSTW - Ch. 6
SITWOW - Ch. 20,
21, 22, 23
W:CSF21C - Ch. 14
WEB12
SITWOW - Ch. 24,
25
W:CSF21C - Ch. 22
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Resources:
CC
DYC
FSTW
SITWOW
SMAGS
1878787004, Academic Innovations, Career Choices: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults , 3E
0538969482, Thomson Learning, Discovering Your Career , (Instructor's Manual)
1566379695, The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, From School to Work , (Teacher's Annotated Ed.)
0078280346, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Succeeding in the World of Work , 7E (Teacher Wraparound Ed.)
0538690348, Thomson Learning, Self-Management and Goal Setting , (Facilitator Guide)
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Units of Study
Knowledge and Skills
W:CSF21C
0538699752, Thomson Learning, Working: Career Success for the 21st Century , 3E (Wraparound Ed.)
Internet Resources:
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WEB2:
WEB3:
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Student Expectations
Academic Skill Builders
Career Guide to Industries (CGI)
Career Builder
Careerfile
Career Resource Center
WEB9:
WEB10:
WEB11:
WEB12:
WEB13:
WEB14:
www.academicskillbuilder.com
www.bls.gov/oco/cg
www.careerbuilder.com
www.careerfile.com
www.careers.org
www.communication-skills4confidence.com
www.entrepreneur.com
www.goodcharacter.com
www.hr.duke.edu/policies/expectati
ons/attire/index.html
www.jobaccess.org
www.monster.com
www.mymoney.gov
www.rileyguide.com
www.score.org
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www.washington.edu/doit/careers
www.workrights.org
Access CAREERS
National Workrights Institute
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Resources
How to Master Communication Skills & Confidence
Entrepreneur
Ethics in the Workplace
Duke Human Resources
Job Access
Monster.com
Financial Literacy Education Commission
The Riley Guide
SCORE
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