Occupational Prep Course Syllabus

Course Description
This course focuses on developing soft skills, real-world work and pay-related math skills, and building work skills through hands-on experiences.

Course Objectives

1. Self-Determination Skills: Develop skills for participating in transition planning and successfully adjusting to adult life.

2. Career Development: Actively participate in activities to determine career goals through awareness, exploration, and planning.

3. Job-Seeking Skills: Learn necessary skills to secure employment in the chosen career pathway.

4. Personal Management: Develop work behaviors and habits needed to obtain, maintain, and advance in the career pathway.

5. Job Performance: Acquire skills to enhance job performance for career advancement.

6. Interpersonal Skills: Foster relationship skills essential for workplace success.

7. Employability Skills: Cultivate skills necessary for success in the work environment.

8. Career Portfolio: Create a Career Portfolio as required by the GRAD-004 Policy.

Communication Skills

• Exchange of Information: Demonstrate accurate communication of ideas.

• Constructive Feedback: Provide and receive feedback effectively.

• Audience Awareness: Identify audience needs and prepare for desired outcomes.

• Active Listening: Engage in effective listening practices.

• Effective Communication: Write and speak clearly.

Ethics

• Integrity: Uphold honesty in communications and behavior.

• Fairness: Show respect and fairness in all interactions.

• Accountability: Take responsibility for work and commitments.

• Golden Rule: Practice the principle of treating others as one would like to be treated.

Problem Solving

• Consideration of Options: Evaluate different options when addressing challenges.

• Identify Challenges: Recognize potential challenges and their implications.

• Information Management: Acquire, organize, and interpret relevant information.

• Root Cause Investigation: Analyze underlying issues contributing to challenges.

Professionalism

• Work/Life Balance: Manage responsibilities effectively.

• Self-Advocacy: Maintain high standards of work quality.

• Feedback Reception: Accept constructive criticism gracefully.

• Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts peacefully and thoughtfully.

Teamwork

• Support Team Members: Respect and encourage contributions from all team members.

• Celebrate Diversity: Appreciate diverse perspectives within teams.

• Collaborative Work: Work cooperatively with others towards common goals.

Required Materials

• Charged Chromebook

• Writing Implement

Grading Policy

• 70% Summative Assessment

• 30% Formative Assessment

Class Policies and Expectations

• Students are expected to participate actively in all activities.

• Respectful communication and collaboration are required.

• Timeliness in submissions and attendance is critical for success.

• Adherence to school policies and procedures is mandatory.

• All cell phones must be turned in at the beginning of class and may be retrieved at the end.

• Students must adhere to the school dress code, wearing appropriate and professional attire for class activities.