Training Activities

Skill 1 – Time Management
Description: Learn to arrive on time, plan daily tasks, and meet deadlines consistently.
Category: Daily Living / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Encourage students to track assignment deadlines and set personal due dates before the actual deadline.
Student Outcome: Student will use a planner or calendar to schedule and complete at least three tasks on time each week.
High School Practice: Arriving early to class, keeping a class schedule, meeting project deadlines in CTE or academy classes.

Skill 2 – Following Multi-Step Instructions
Description: Develop the ability to follow complex directions accurately and completely.
Category: Instruction / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Provide written and verbal instructions, and have students restate them to ensure understanding.
Student Outcome: Student will successfully complete a multi-step task without missing any steps.
High School Practice: Completing a lab experiment, assembling a project in shop class, following recipes in culinary arts.

Skill 3 – Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Description: Learn to identify a problem, think through possible solutions, and choose the best course of action.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Present scenarios for students to troubleshoot and guide them in evaluating possible solutions.
Student Outcome: Student will suggest at least two solutions to a problem before choosing the best option.
High School Practice: Troubleshooting tech issues in computer classes, resolving team challenges in group projects.

Skill 4 – Professional Communication
Description: Build respectful communication skills for interacting with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
Category: Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Role-play workplace conversations, including asking for help and giving progress updates.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate appropriate greetings, active listening, and follow-up questions in a role-play scenario.
High School Practice: Presenting in class, practicing interviews in career readiness courses, participating in group discussions.

Skill 5 – Attention to Detail & Quality Control
Description: Develop accuracy and thoroughness in work.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Have students review work for errors before submission.
Student Outcome: Student will check their work against a rubric or checklist and correct at least 90% of identified errors.
High School Practice: Quality checks in PAES Lab tasks, proofreading written assignments, measuring precisely in CTE projects.

Skill 6 – Adaptability & Resilience
Description: Learn to adjust when plans change or challenges arise.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Introduce controlled changes in class projects to help students practice adjusting.
Student Outcome: Student will describe one way they adapted to an unexpected change in a project.
High School Practice: Switching partners mid-project, adapting a design when materials run out, handling substitute teacher expectations.

Skill 7 – Workplace Safety Awareness
Description: Understand and follow safety procedures to prevent accidents.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Reinforce the importance of safety rules and model proper safety practices.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate correct use of at least two safety procedures in a simulated work setting.
High School Practice: Wearing PPE in shop/science labs, following evacuation procedures, safe handling of tools.

Skill 1 – Time Management & Punctuality
Description: Consistently arriving on time, managing break schedules, and balancing multiple tasks.
Category: Daily Living / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Have students log arrival times and break durations to build accountability.
Student Outcome: Student will arrive on time for at least 90% of scheduled work-based learning shifts or class sessions.
High School Practice: Arriving to class on time, timing tasks in PAES Lab, using a personal timer during study hall.

Skill 2 – Task Prioritization
Description: Identify which tasks are most important and complete them in order of priority.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Give students a list of tasks and ask them to rank in order of importance before completing them.
Student Outcome: Student will correctly prioritize a list of 5–7 tasks with at least 80% accuracy.
High School Practice: Planning the order of assignments during a work period, prioritizing lab steps in science class.

Skill 3 – Following Workplace Procedures
Description: Apply specific company or job site policies in daily tasks.
Category: Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Model step-by-step adherence to a procedure, then allow students to practice independently.
Student Outcome: Student will complete a task according to documented procedures without needing prompts.
High School Practice: Following classroom cleaning routines, lab safety rules, or structured job simulation tasks.

Skill 4 – Professional Communication & Etiquette
Description: Interact respectfully with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Role-play workplace interactions, including taking constructive criticism.
Student Outcome: Student will respond appropriately to feedback in at least two role-play scenarios.
High School Practice: Group work feedback sessions, peer-to-peer editing, CTE customer service simulations.

Skill 5 – Problem-Solving Under Pressure
Description: Resolve issues quickly without sacrificing quality.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Provide short time frames for problem-solving scenarios to simulate workplace urgency.
Student Outcome: Student will apply a 3-step problem-solving process within a given time limit.
High School Practice: Completing timed challenges in CTE, resolving tech problems during presentations.

Skill 6 – Adaptability to New Tasks
Description: Learn and adjust to unfamiliar tasks or roles.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Introduce new tasks without full instructions and observe how students adapt.
Student Outcome: Student will complete a new task with less than three prompts or corrections.
High School Practice: Taking on a new PAES Lab station, trying new software in computer class.

Skill 7 – Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
Description: Knowing when and how to ask for help or clarification.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Encourage students to script and practice requests for clarification.
Student Outcome: Student will independently request assistance when needed in 3 out of 4 scenarios.
High School Practice: Asking for help with assignments, requesting extended time in class when appropriate.

Skill 1 – Building Professional Relationships
Description: Develop trust, respect, and open communication with a mentor.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Have students practice introductions and sharing personal goals in mock mentor meetings.
Student Outcome: Student will initiate at least one professional conversation with a mentor or teacher each month.
High School Practice: Participating in student-teacher conferences, introducing themselves to guest speakers, networking at career fairs.

Skill 2 – Goal Setting with Guidance
Description: Work with a mentor to set realistic, measurable career or skill goals.
Category: Instruction / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Guide students in creating a SMART goal with a mentor, focusing on career skills.
Student Outcome: Student will set at least two SMART goals with a mentor and track progress monthly.
High School Practice: Creating goals during Success 101, setting project timelines in group work.

Skill 3 – Active Listening
Description: Pay attention, take notes, and respond appropriately to mentor feedback.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Practice note-taking and paraphrasing during classroom presentations.
Student Outcome: Student will accurately summarize a mentor’s advice in their own words in 3 of 4 opportunities.
High School Practice: Summarizing teacher instructions, taking notes in class discussions.

Skill 4 – Applying Feedback
Description: Implement changes or improvements based on mentor input.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide feedback on a task, then observe if students revise their work accordingly.
Student Outcome: Student will incorporate at least two mentor suggestions into their work within one week.
High School Practice: Revising essays after peer review, improving projects after teacher critiques.

Skill 5 – Professional Etiquette
Description: Demonstrate respect for mentor’s time and expertise through punctuality and preparation.
Category: Daily Living / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Require students to bring specific questions or updates to mentorship meetings.
Student Outcome: Student will arrive on time and prepared for all mentorship meetings with an agenda or update.
High School Practice: Coming prepared for club meetings, bringing materials to class consistently.

Skill 6 – Self-Reflection
Description: Evaluate personal growth and identify areas for improvement.
Category: Daily Living / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Encourage journaling after each mentor session to reflect on lessons learned.
Student Outcome: Student will complete a reflection after each mentorship meeting, noting one success and one improvement goal.
High School Practice: Writing end-of-unit reflections in academic classes, completing exit tickets.

Skill 7 – Networking Through Mentorship
Description: Leverage mentor connections to explore additional opportunities.
Category: Community Experience / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Teach students how to request informational interviews through their mentor.
Student Outcome: Student will identify at least one new professional contact through their mentor by year’s end.
High School Practice: Asking guest speakers for career advice, attending academy networking events.

Skill 1 – Workplace Orientation Skills
Description: Learn and adapt to workplace policies, expectations, and culture.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Have students review a mock employee handbook and identify key rules.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate understanding of at least 3 workplace policies before starting their internship.
High School Practice: Following classroom rules, adapting to different teacher expectations, participating in school orientation events.

Skill 2 – Professional Communication
Description: Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients using appropriate language and tone.
Category: Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Role-play workplace interactions and practice email etiquette.
Student Outcome: Student will use professional communication in 4 of 5 workplace interactions.
High School Practice: Presenting in class, writing formal emails to teachers, participating in group projects.

Skill 3 – Task & Time Management
Description: Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a work setting.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Assign students a project with staged deadlines to simulate workplace timelines.
Student Outcome: Student will complete assigned internship tasks on or before the deadline in 80% of cases.
High School Practice: Managing multiple class assignments, creating project timelines in PBLs.

Skill 4 – Adaptability & Problem-Solving
Description: Adjust to unexpected changes or challenges in the workplace.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Create scenarios where students must adapt to a new tool, schedule, or method mid-project.
Student Outcome: Student will identify a workplace problem and propose at least one solution in 3 of 4 opportunities.
High School Practice: Changing project plans due to unavailable resources, adapting to substitute teachers.

Skill 5 – Initiative
Description: Proactively look for tasks to complete without being prompted.
Category: Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Provide unassigned “bonus tasks” during simulations to encourage initiative.
Student Outcome: Student will independently identify and complete a task without being asked in 2 of 3 opportunities.
High School Practice: Volunteering to lead a group discussion, offering to help a teacher set up materials.

Skill 6 – Feedback Integration
Description: Use supervisor feedback to improve performance.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Give constructive feedback mid-task and observe changes in performance.
Student Outcome: Student will make at least one measurable improvement after receiving feedback.
High School Practice: Revising essays after feedback, improving sports performance after coaching.

Skill 7 – Workplace Etiquette & Appearance
Description: Follow dress code and maintain professional behavior.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Review industry-specific dress code expectations before site visits.
Student Outcome: Student will follow dress code and professional behavior guidelines 100% of the time during internship.
High School Practice: Dressing appropriately for presentations or academy events.

Skill 1 – Following Detailed Procedures
Description: Carry out multi-step processes exactly as instructed, especially when accuracy impacts safety or quality.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide students with multi-step instructions (e.g., lab safety protocol) and track accuracy.
Student Outcome: Student will follow all steps in a procedure correctly in 4 of 5 attempts.
High School Practice: Completing science labs, following cooking recipes, assembling projects.

Skill 2 – Time-Sensitive Task Management
Description: Manage tasks with strict deadlines, particularly in high-pressure environments.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Assign timed, hands-on projects that mimic clinical or field conditions.
Student Outcome: Student will complete tasks within the allotted time in 80% of trials.
High School Practice: Timed tests, cooking labs, or assembly tasks in PAES labs.

Skill 3 – Documentation & Record-Keeping
Description: Maintain accurate written or digital records of completed tasks, observations, or patient/client information.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Have students complete mock forms or data logs during role-play scenarios.
Student Outcome: Student will submit complete and accurate documentation in 90% of assigned tasks.
High School Practice: Writing lab reports, recording grades, logging volunteer hours.

Skill 4 – Professional Communication & Team Collaboration
Description: Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and clients/patients while working as part of a team.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Simulate workplace team meetings where each student contributes updates.
Student Outcome: Student will contribute relevant information in team discussions in 3 of 4 opportunities.
High School Practice: Group projects, peer review activities, student council.

Skill 5 – Attention to Safety & Compliance
Description: Identify and follow all safety, health, and regulatory guidelines.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Integrate safety checks into classroom activities and track completion rates.
Student Outcome: Student will follow safety protocols 100% of the time during practice sessions.
High School Practice: Wearing goggles in science class, using shop equipment correctly, following school safety drills.

Skill 6 – Adaptability in Dynamic Environments
Description: Adjust to changing priorities or unexpected situations while maintaining professionalism.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Change task requirements mid-assignment to practice adaptability.
Student Outcome: Student will successfully adjust their work plan in at least 2 of 3 simulated scenarios.
High School Practice: Adjusting to substitute teachers, changing presentation topics, or switching group roles.

Skill 7 – Confidentiality & Ethical Practice
Description: Respect privacy and follow ethical guidelines, especially when handling sensitive information.
Category: Employment Skills / Adult Living
Teacher Tip: Discuss real-world examples of confidentiality breaches and their consequences.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate correct handling of sensitive information in all role-play scenarios.
High School Practice: Keeping peer counseling conversations private, not sharing personal data.

Skill 1 – Seeking & Accepting Feedback
Description: Ask for and respond appropriately to feedback from supervisors or mentors.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Create role-play scenarios where students practice receiving constructive feedback without becoming defensive.
Student Outcome: Student will respond to feedback with a plan for improvement in 3 of 4 opportunities.
High School Practice: Revising assignments based on teacher comments, sports coaching feedback.

Skill 2 – Self-Monitoring Performance
Description: Evaluate one’s own work to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Have students use checklists or rubrics to score their own work before submission.
Student Outcome: Student will accurately identify at least one strength and one area for improvement in 80% of tasks.
High School Practice: Self-grading essays, tracking fitness progress in PE, logging lab performance.

Skill 3 – Implementing Improvement Strategies
Description: Use strategies or tools provided by a coach/mentor to improve work performance.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Assign a targeted improvement plan and track follow-through over a set period.
Student Outcome: Student will implement suggested strategies in 4 of 5 opportunities.
High School Practice: Using study guides, adopting new note-taking methods, following a sports practice regimen.

Skill 4 – Communication for Support Needs
Description: Clearly express when additional help or clarification is needed.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Give assignments with incomplete directions to encourage students to ask clarifying questions.
Student Outcome: Student will request assistance when needed in at least 3 of 4 opportunities.
High School Practice: Asking questions in class, requesting help from tutors, emailing teachers for clarification.

Skill 5 – Maintaining Consistent Work Quality
Description: Produce work that meets expected quality standards over time.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living
Teacher Tip: Track student performance on repetitive tasks over a week or more.
Student Outcome: Student will meet quality standards in 90% of assignments over a set period.
High School Practice: Completing uniform data entry tasks, repeated lab experiments, consistent formatting in written work.

Skill 6 – Building Workplace Relationships
Description: Develop and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, mentors, and supervisors.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Facilitate peer mentoring or buddy systems in class.
Student Outcome: Student will engage in at least one positive interaction with a peer or mentor in each practice session.
High School Practice: Working in lab partners, participating in group projects, collaborating in clubs.

Skill 7 – Tracking and Meeting Long-Term Goals
Description: Keep track of goals set with a mentor or supervisor and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Assign multi-week projects and review progress at regular intervals.
Student Outcome: Student will meet project milestones in 80% of cases.
High School Practice: Completing a multi-stage research project, meeting fundraising targets in student organizations.

Skill 1 – Observation & Note-Taking
Description: Actively watch workplace activities and record important details.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Teach students to use a structured observation sheet to capture job tasks, tools used, and key skills.
Student Outcome: Student will complete an observation sheet with at least 5 accurate details per session.
High School Practice: Taking notes during guest speaker events, career day presentations, or lab demonstrations.

Skill 2 – Professional Etiquette in Observation
Description: Demonstrate respectful and professional behavior while observing (no interruptions, appropriate body language).
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Model and practice professional etiquette before visits; role-play appropriate behaviors.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate 100% adherence to etiquette expectations during 3 consecutive observations.
High School Practice: Attending assemblies quietly, shadowing teachers or staff within school.

Skill 3 – Asking Relevant Questions
Description: Prepare and ask questions that show genuine interest and help clarify understanding.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Have students draft at least 3 open-ended questions before each job shadow experience.
Student Outcome: Student will ask at least 2 relevant questions during each shadowing session.
High School Practice: Conducting interviews for school projects, participating in Q&A with guest speakers.

Skill 4 – Identifying Required Skills & Tools
Description: Recognize the skills, tools, and knowledge necessary for the observed role.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Provide a checklist of common job skills for students to identify during shadowing.
Student Outcome: Student will identify at least 3 skills/tools used by the professional in each session.
High School Practice: Listing skills used by teachers in specific classes, noting tools in CTE courses.

Skill 5 – Reflecting on Fit with Personal SPIN
Description: Evaluate how the observed job aligns with the student’s skills, preferences, interests, and needs.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Facilitate reflection activities comparing the job to the student’s SPIN profile.
Student Outcome: Student will complete a reflection stating at least one reason the job fits or does not fit their SPIN.
High School Practice: Career interest surveys followed by reflection journals.

Skill 6 – Building Networking Skills
Description: Make a positive impression and maintain professional contact with the person shadowed.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Teach how to write a thank-you email or letter after shadowing.
Student Outcome: Student will send a professional thank-you message within 48 hours of shadowing.
High School Practice: Sending thank-you notes after mock interviews or volunteer experiences.

Skill 1 – Understanding the Program Structure
Description: Learn the schedule, expectations, and supports provided in the training program.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Walk students through a mock schedule and review program rules before participation.
Student Outcome: Student will explain the program’s schedule and expectations without prompts.
High School Practice: Reviewing course syllabi and following daily class schedules independently.

Skill 2 – Utilizing Available Supports
Description: Identify and appropriately use support resources such as job coaches, assistive technology, or peer mentors.
Category: Related Services / Employment Skills
Teacher Tip: Model how to ask for help and practice self-advocacy for supports needed.
Student Outcome: Student will independently request an appropriate support at least once per week.
High School Practice: Asking a teacher for clarification, using a graphic organizer or calculator when needed.

Skill 3 – Following Structured Routines
Description: Maintain consistent participation in daily program activities.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living Skills
Teacher Tip: Use checklists to help students follow multi-step routines without missing tasks.
Student Outcome: Student will complete all daily routine tasks on schedule for 5 consecutive days.
High School Practice: Completing morning check-in activities or class opening routines without reminders.

Skill 4 – Practicing Workplace Readiness Skills
Description: Demonstrate core skills like punctuality, appropriate attire, and basic communication.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Set up “dress for success” days and punctuality challenges in school.
Student Outcome: Student will meet workplace readiness standards during 90% of program sessions.
High School Practice: Dressing appropriately for presentations and arriving to class before the bell.

Skill 5 – Managing Feedback and Adjusting Performance
Description: Accept constructive criticism and apply suggestions to improve.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Role-play receiving and responding to feedback positively.
Student Outcome: Student will make at least one performance adjustment after feedback in each program cycle.
High School Practice: Editing assignments based on teacher feedback and resubmitting for improvement.

Skill 6 – Tracking Personal Progress
Description: Monitor and record growth in skills over time.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide a progress tracking sheet for students to complete weekly.
Student Outcome: Student will update their progress log weekly and reflect on at least one skill improvement.
High School Practice: Tracking grades in a student portal and noting areas for improvement.

Skill 1 – Understanding Military Structure and Expectations
Description: Learn the hierarchy, protocols, and daily expectations of a military training environment.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Use videos, guest speakers, or ROTC cadets to explain military ranks, rules, and terminology.
Student Outcome: Student will describe at least three key expectations of military training.
High School Practice: Following class rules and respecting authority figures like teachers, coaches, or ROTC instructors.

Skill 2 – Physical Readiness and Stamina
Description: Build physical endurance and meet required fitness standards for training.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living Skills
Teacher Tip: Encourage participation in PE, sports, or ROTC physical training.
Student Outcome: Student will engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity 3 times a week.
High School Practice: Joining a school sports team or participating in ROTC drills.

Skill 3 – Following Orders and Procedures
Description: Accurately follow multi-step instructions under time constraints.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Incorporate timed tasks and drill-style instructions in class activities.
Student Outcome: Student will complete multi-step instructions with 100% accuracy in 3 out of 4 trials.
High School Practice: Completing lab experiments or technical tasks following written or verbal steps.

Skill 4 – Teamwork and Unit Cohesion
Description: Work collaboratively within a group to complete objectives.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Assign group projects with defined roles and shared accountability.
Student Outcome: Student will contribute to team success in 80% of group tasks.
High School Practice: Participating in group assignments or ROTC drill formations.

Skill 5 – Adapting to a Highly Structured Environment
Description: Adjust quickly to strict routines, schedules, and living arrangements.
Category: Employment Skills / Daily Living Skills
Teacher Tip: Provide practice schedules with exact times for tasks and hold students accountable to them.
Student Outcome: Student will follow a detailed daily schedule without prompts for one week.
High School Practice: Following a bell schedule and meeting deadlines without reminders.

Skill 6 – Maintaining Personal Discipline
Description: Demonstrate self-control, motivation, and perseverance in challenging situations.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Teach coping strategies for stress and practice goal-setting.
Student Outcome: Student will identify and apply at least two personal discipline strategies during stressful situations.
High School Practice: Using breathing exercises or positive self-talk before tests or performances.

Skill 1 – Navigating the Training Location
Description: Learn how to travel to and from the training site independently and on time.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Practice using public transportation schedules or mapping routes.
Student Outcome: Student will independently navigate to a community training site using a planned route.
High School Practice: Traveling to field trips or work-based learning sites using a bus schedule.

Skill 2 – Understanding Workplace Expectations
Description: Recognize and follow the rules, policies, and dress code for community-based work sites.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Use role-playing scenarios to review expected behavior and attire for different job types.
Student Outcome: Student will list and follow at least three workplace rules during training.
High School Practice: Following a dress code or behavior guidelines during school events.

Skill 3 – Communication with Supervisors and Co-Workers
Description: Practice polite, clear, and professional communication in a workplace setting.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Model greetings, requests for help, and clarification questions.
Student Outcome: Student will use appropriate workplace communication in 80% of interactions.
High School Practice: Greeting guest speakers or asking clarifying questions in class.

Skill 4 – Time and Task Management
Description: Prioritize tasks and complete work on schedule in a public setting.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Assign timed, multi-step tasks that mimic real-world work expectations.
Student Outcome: Student will complete tasks within the allotted time 3 out of 4 times.
High School Practice: Completing a project in a set class period.

Skill 5 – Problem-Solving in Real Time
Description: Address challenges or unexpected changes while maintaining professionalism.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Present “on-the-job” problem scenarios and brainstorm solutions as a group.
Student Outcome: Student will identify at least two possible solutions to a workplace challenge.
High School Practice: Adjusting to a last-minute schedule change in a group project.

Skill 6 – Building Community Connections
Description: Develop professional relationships and network with people in the community.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Encourage students to introduce themselves to site staff and ask relevant questions.
Student Outcome: Student will initiate at least one professional conversation per training session.
High School Practice: Speaking to volunteers or professionals at a career fair.

Skill 1 – Understanding the Purpose of Volunteering
Description: Recognize how volunteering benefits the community and builds personal skills.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Discuss different volunteer roles and the skills they build.
Student Outcome: Student will identify at least two skills they can develop while volunteering.
High School Practice: Participating in school service projects or community clean-up events.

Skill 2 – Commitment and Reliability
Description: Show up on time and follow through on volunteer responsibilities.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Assign volunteer roles at school events with set start and end times.
Student Outcome: Student will arrive on time for volunteer shifts in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
High School Practice: Helping with set-up/clean-up for school assemblies or sports events.

Skill 3 – Professional Communication
Description: Communicate respectfully and effectively with supervisors, peers, and community members.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Role-play introducing oneself and asking for clarification.
Student Outcome: Student will use professional greetings and communication in 80% of interactions.
High School Practice: Greeting and assisting visitors during parent-teacher night.

Skill 4 – Task Initiative and Follow-Through
Description: Start tasks without being prompted and complete them fully.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Give students a checklist of tasks and observe completion without reminders.
Student Outcome: Student will independently complete assigned volunteer tasks 3 out of 4 times.
High School Practice: Managing set-up and breakdown of a classroom activity without teacher prompting.

Skill 5 – Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment
Description: Adjust to changes in task assignments or conditions during volunteering.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Simulate last-minute task changes and have students brainstorm solutions.
Student Outcome: Student will adapt to a change in role without a negative impact on performance.
High School Practice: Switching group roles in a class project when a peer is absent.

Skill 6 – Reflection and Skill Tracking
Description: Evaluate what was learned from the volunteer experience and how it applies to career goals.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Have students complete a reflection log after each volunteer activity.
Student Outcome: Student will write a short reflection identifying at least one new skill learned.
High School Practice: Journaling about lessons learned from helping at a school event.

Skill 1 – Following Structured Routines
Description: Adhere to daily schedules, uniform requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide practice with a consistent daily routine and checklist.
Student Outcome: Student will independently follow a structured routine 4 out of 5 days per week.
High School Practice: Preparing and wearing a school or ROTC uniform correctly on assigned days.

Skill 2 – Leadership and Team Collaboration
Description: Take initiative in group activities and work cooperatively toward shared goals.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Assign rotating leadership roles during group projects.
Student Outcome: Student will successfully lead a group activity while ensuring participation from all members.
High School Practice: Leading a drill team practice or group project in JROTC class.

Skill 3 – Discipline and Self-Control
Description: Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Introduce timed drills and tasks that require focus despite distractions.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate self-control during challenging or unexpected changes in 3 out of 4 scenarios.
High School Practice: Completing a drill in gym or ROTC class without reacting to peer distractions.

Skill 4 – Physical Readiness and Health Maintenance
Description: Maintain physical fitness levels required for participation.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Integrate physical fitness challenges with progress tracking.
Student Outcome: Student will meet or exceed established physical fitness benchmarks for ROTC participation.
High School Practice: Participating in physical training sessions and tracking performance improvements.

Skill 5 – Command Communication
Description: Deliver and respond to verbal instructions clearly and respectfully.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Practice giving and receiving commands in drill simulations.
Student Outcome: Student will repeat back instructions and carry them out accurately in 80% of opportunities.
High School Practice: Giving and receiving drill orders during ROTC practice.

Skill 6 – Goal Setting for Advancement
Description: Identify personal objectives for rank progression or leadership roles.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Guide students in setting and reviewing specific ROTC-related goals each semester.
Student Outcome: Student will create and follow an action plan to achieve a self-selected ROTC advancement goal.
High School Practice: Meeting with an ROTC instructor to review progress toward rank promotion.

Skill 1 – Idea Generation and Problem Solving
Description: Brainstorm and refine creative ideas that address a need or solve a problem.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Encourage students to identify problems in their school or community and brainstorm solutions.
Student Outcome: Student will generate at least three viable business ideas and select one to develop further.
High School Practice: Participating in a Shark Tank–style classroom project or DECA club competition.

Skill 2 – Basic Budgeting and Financial Management
Description: Manage simple budgets, track expenses, and calculate profit/loss.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide opportunities for students to create and monitor a budget for a small project.
Student Outcome: Student will prepare a basic budget with income and expense tracking for a project.
High School Practice: Managing funds for a school fundraiser or student-run store.

Skill 3 – Marketing and Promotion
Description: Develop strategies to promote a product, service, or idea.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Have students create simple marketing materials and present them to peers.
Student Outcome: Student will produce at least one flyer, poster, or social media plan to promote an idea or product.
High School Practice: Designing and sharing event posters or promotional materials for a club.

Skill 4 – Customer Service and Professional Communication
Description: Interact respectfully and effectively with potential customers or clients.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Role-play customer interactions and address common service challenges.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate effective listening, problem-solving, and communication in mock customer service scenarios.
High School Practice: Working a school concession stand or helping at a community event.

Skill 5 – Time and Task Management
Description: Organize tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Help students break large projects into smaller tasks with target dates.
Student Outcome: Student will complete all assigned project steps within agreed timelines in 80% of opportunities.
High School Practice: Managing deadlines for a school club’s event from planning to execution.

Skill 6 – Presentation and Pitching Skills
Description: Present ideas confidently to an audience or potential investors.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Have students practice giving short, timed pitches to peers and receive feedback.
Student Outcome: Student will deliver a 3–5 minute business pitch to a group, using visual aids when applicable.
High School Practice: Participating in a business pitch competition or presenting a PBL project.

Skill 1 – Task Familiarization
Description: Learn the layout, tools, and procedures of the simulated work setting.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide guided tours of the simulation space and allow time for hands-on tool orientation.
Student Outcome: Student will correctly identify and locate at least five tools or resources in the simulated environment.
High School Practice: Completing an orientation checklist in the PAES lab or CTE shop.

Skill 2 – Following Multi-Step Directions
Description: Practice understanding and carrying out multi-step tasks without constant supervision.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Start with written or visual instructions and gradually fade support.
Student Outcome: Student will complete multi-step tasks in correct order with no more than one prompt per task.
High School Practice: Building a product from start to finish using PAES lab instructions.

Skill 3 – Workplace Safety Awareness
Description: Identify hazards and follow safety protocols in the simulated work environment.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Include safety drills and review OSHA-aligned classroom safety rules.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate three safety procedures without prompts during simulated tasks.
High School Practice: Participating in safety checks before operating CTE machinery.

Skill 4 – Problem-Solving in a Controlled Setting
Description: Develop strategies for troubleshooting and resolving challenges without leaving the task incomplete.
Category: Employment Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Introduce common workplace problems and role-play possible solutions.
Student Outcome: Student will identify a problem and propose at least two possible solutions before seeking help.
High School Practice: Repairing a simple assembly mistake during a PAES lab activity.

Skill 5 – Productivity and Time Management
Description: Work efficiently to complete tasks within realistic time frames.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Use time-tracking sheets or visual timers to monitor progress.
Student Outcome: Student will meet simulated workplace production goals for two consecutive sessions.
High School Practice: Timing themselves to complete a job during simulated shop or lab work.

Skill 6 – Transfer of Skills to Real Work Settings
Description: Apply skills learned in the simulated environment to real community or school-based work experiences.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Discuss connections between simulation tasks and real-world job roles.
Student Outcome: Student will successfully complete a related task in a non-simulated setting after practice in the simulation.
High School Practice: Transitioning from PAES lab assembly tasks to assembling materials for a school event.

Skill 1 – Self-Advocacy
Description: Communicate personal needs, strengths, and goals effectively to agency staff and training providers.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide role-play opportunities for students to practice requesting accommodations and supports.
Student Outcome: Student will explain their SPIN (skills, preferences, interests, and needs) and request accommodations in simulated or real meetings.
High School Practice: Practicing IEP participation by leading part of their annual meeting.

Skill 2 – Understanding Disability Rights and Resources
Description: Know one’s rights under disability laws and identify resources that can provide ongoing support.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Review ADA basics and introduce local agencies like DARS, DBVI, and CSB.
Student Outcome: Student will identify at least two rights under the ADA and name three local resources for postsecondary support.
High School Practice: Researching and creating a resource map of disability services in their area.

Skill 3 – Job Readiness with Support
Description: Build foundational workplace skills with guidance from job coaches or support staff.
Category: Employment Skills / Functional Assessment
Teacher Tip: Use PAES lab, Pre-ETS Work Readiness Training, or supported work experiences to teach punctuality, task completion, and workplace etiquette.
Student Outcome: Student will demonstrate improvement in targeted workplace behaviors (e.g., following directions, staying on task) in 80% of observed opportunities.
High School Practice: Participating in a school-based enterprise with job coach support.

Skill 4 – Independent Living Skills Development
Description: Strengthen skills needed to live independently, such as budgeting, transportation, and household management, with accommodations when needed.
Category: Adult Living Skills / Community Experience
Teacher Tip: Incorporate real-world simulations and community-based instruction into the training plan.
Student Outcome: Student will complete three independent living tasks (e.g., grocery shopping, cooking, paying a bill) with minimal prompts.
High School Practice: Doing weekly grocery shopping for a school cooking class or special event.

Skill 5 – Technology and Assistive Technology Use
Description: Learn to use adaptive tools and technology to access work, education, and daily life activities.
Category: Employment Skills / Instruction
Teacher Tip: Provide opportunities to explore and test assistive devices and software in real contexts.
Student Outcome: Student will independently use at least one piece of assistive technology to complete a task that supports their employment or daily living goals.
High School Practice: Using speech-to-text software to complete a written assignment.

Skill 6 – Transition Planning with Agencies
Description: Collaborate with school and agency staff to develop a coordinated plan for life after high school.
Category: Employment Skills / Related Services
Teacher Tip: Schedule joint meetings with school staff, student, family, and agency representatives.
Student Outcome: Student will attend at least one joint planning meeting and share their postsecondary goals and support needs.
High School Practice: Participating in a DARS intake meeting before graduation.