Course 1:  Developing Career Options

Description:  Career Options is a course at the secondary level focusing on orientation to careers. Course content includes orientation to 16 career clusters, employability skills, self-management and work ethics. Opportunities are provided for development of problem solving, decision making and reasoning through school and work-based learning experience. Special focus is given to common core standards addressed in the Kentucky alternate assessment program and the Kentucky Employability and Foundational Academic Standards. All materials and activities presented are differentiated to meet individual student needs.

Course 2:  Developing Leadership Skills

Description:  This course is designed to assist students with developing skills needed to be successful leaders and responsible members of society. This student will develop personal attributes and social skills. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal skills, team building, communication, personal development and leadership. This course will include opportunities for students to apply their knowledge. Special focus is given to common core standards addressed in the Kentucky alternate assessment program and the Kentucky Employability and Foundational Academic Standards. All materials and activities presented are differentiated to meet individual student needs. This course may apply to any of the career clusters and should be aligned to the individual student's postsecondary goal(s). 

Course 3: Experience in Workplace Principles

Description:  Experience in Workplace Principles examine the skills needed to adapt to changing demands and expectations. The course includes, but is not limited to, problem solving, teamwork, time management, and self-management skills. Job-seeking and job- retention skills are taught through the development of resumes and job search materials. Special focus is given to common core standards addressed in the Kentucky alternate assessment program and the Kentucky Employability and Foundational Academic Standards. All materials and activities presented are differentiated to meet individual student needs.

Course 4:  Individualized Career Work Experience

Description:  Career Work Experience is a course at the secondary level focusing on work experience for students that qualify. This course includes a related class and cooperative work experience in the local community. Special focus is given to the Kentucky Employability and Foundational Academic Standards. All materials and activities presented are differentiated to meet individual student needs.

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