EMPLOYABILITY I
Course Number: SEK-1030 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One semester Prerequisite: None
Students will understand relationships between skills, abilities, interests, values, and work environment preferences; explore postsecondary options and career interest; recognize the different levels of education and/or training required for employment options; recognize the relationship between appearance and successful employment; identify positive ways to solve workplace problems; learn how to communicate workplace accommodations if necessary; understand the relationship between attendance and job keeping; demonstrate ability to cooperate with other workers.
EMPLOYABILITY II
Course Number: SEK-1040 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One semester Prerequisite: Employability I
Students will apply problem-solving skills to job situations with co-workers and supervisors; learn safe and appropriate use of technology and how it relates to obtaining and maintaining a job; complete a resume, complete a basic job applications; complete a mock job interview; identify the different components of a paycheck stub/direct deposit; understand and complete work-related forms (W-4, tax forms, W-2).
EMPLOYABILITY III
Course Number: SEK-1051/1052 Credit: 0.5 credit, may be repeated up to earning 2.0 credits
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 10-12
Length: One semester Prerequisite: Employability I & II
This course involves actual job experience at the job site. A ten-hour minimum work week outside school hours is required. Meet employer requirements for entry-level employees; work effectively at the job site; complete assigned tasks to employer satisfaction; gain work experience, and develop employment skills. Students must provide verification of hours worked, meet weekly with instructor, and maintain employment throughout the semester.
TRANSITION TO SUCCESS
Course Number: SEI-1110 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: OneĀ semester Prerequisite: None
This course helps students develop a portfolio to obtain and maintain information needed to make a successful transition after high school. Students will work on skills including effective communication, advocacy, personal care, daily living skills, budgeting, transportation, goal setting, and adult services. Students will also apply knowledge of transportation, goal setting, and adult services. Students will also apply knowledge of transportation, budgeting, job support, and housing to practice through field experiences/visits.