Winning is a Habit !
The Program of Study (POS) provides students with a planned, sequential program that blends academic, technical, and workplace skills to prepare for college or a career. The POS contains a minimum of four credits and includes relevant courses and a capstone experience.
CCRD POS includes:
Grade 10 or 11
CCRD A and B (1.0 Credit)
Grade 12
Career Seminar A and B
1.0 Credit Site-Based Work Experience A and B (2.0 Credits)
Students research current career information for successful career planning and management. Students develop self awareness, career awareness, financial literacy, communication and indispensable work-related knowledge and skill sets. A variety of career and interest assessments, as well as portfolio development, demonstrating workplace and academic readiness, prepare students for college and careers. Grade Levels 11-12 If not used for Career Completer, students may take either semester or both. Units of Study include: Goal Setting, Personality Surveys, Career Exploration, Post Secondary Plan, Job Applications, Ethics, Resumes and Cover Letters
These 0.5 credit courses teach how to effectively manage career and educational choices through incorporating employment, education, and training goals.
They build financial literacy skills and integrate the Maryland's Skills for Success competencies. Students complete a career portfolio that demonstrates proficiencies in workplace readiness, personal financial management, personal growth and development, and employment experiences.
Grade Level 12
Mandatory Corequisite: Site-Based Work Experience A/B(5441/5442)
Students may take this course for one or two semesters.
Units of Study include: Budgeting, Saving, Leadership, Etiquette, Diversity, College Applications, Financial Aide, Investing.
Students participate in a site-based experience in conjunction with the career seminar class. Students work directly with industry professionals in a career of interest, while refining career goals and postsecondary plans. Student work sites must be approved and supervised by the teacher.
Site-based learning must take place during school hours to allow for required work-site supervision by the teacher. To earn credit for double period, students are required to have a minimum of 135 hours of work experience per semester.
Mandatory Corequisite: Career Seminar A/B (8065/8066)
Students may take this course for one or two semesters.
First Quarter: Self-AwarenessSecond Quarter – Career Awareness and Exploration
Introduction to CCRD
Interests
Holland Code
Multiple Intelligences
Skills
Learning Styles
Myers Briggs
Values
Goal Setting
Decision Making
Career Clusters
Career Research
Career Plan
Post-Secondary Education Research and Plan
Third Quarter – Job Seeking and AdvancementFourth Quarter – Job Seeking and Advancement
Job Search
Job Applications
Resumes and Cover Letters
Interviewing
Follow Up Letters and Methods
What to expect when starting a new job
Desirable Employee Characteristics
Workplace Safety
Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Workplace Ethics
First Quarter – Job TransitionSecond Quarter – Job Transition
Post-Secondary Plan
Change – Who Moved My Cheese
Workplace Health and Stress
Conflict Resolution
Etiquette
Diversity
Teamwork and Leadership
Professional Communication Skills (business writing, speaking, listening)
Asking for Raises and Leaving a Job
Your Attitude – FISH!
Third Quarter – Financial LiteracyFourth Quarter – Financial Literacy
Taxes
Budgeting
Saving
Banking (Checking Accounts, Electronic Banking, ID theft)
Credit Cards
Insurance
Investing
Renting vs. Owning