Course Description:
Students will go into a discovery of who they are and what they want for their lives. Then they will look at the process of finding a job, applying for a job, and interviewing for a job. One focus is on preparation for success in the student’s career choice, another is the employer’s expectation. Lastly, students will look at business and find their place in the business world.
Units of Study:
Exploring Careers
Discovering the Working World
Getting to Know Yourself
Setting Career Goals
Pursuing Education and Career Training
Developing Career Skills
Developing Communication Skills
Developing Employability Skills
Using Workforce Technology
Exploring Teamwork & Leadership
Researching and Applying for Jobs
Researching Job Opportunities
Applying for a Job
Marketing Yourself with a Career Portfolio
Preparing for an Interview
Planning Your Financial Future
Understanding Your First Paycheck
Creating Your Budget
Saving & Using Credit
Making Major Purchases
Career Portfolio:
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: Year
Grade Offered: 9
Credit: 1