Senior Capstone

In this required senior class, seniors have the option of participating in an off-site business internship or an on-site service learning experience. In either case, emphasis is placed on obtaining “soft skills” and building relationships in a work environment. Students have the potential to earn the DPI Employability Skills Certificate and/or the DPI Leadership Certificate upon completion of this course. Students may opt to take an online or distance learning AP course in place of this course.

· Prerequisites: Senior status & Successful completion of Career & Financial Literacy

· ½ credit for one semester (to be altered very other day with Contemporary American Problems)

Course Objectives

Expand learning in an area of career interest through a planned internship experience
Complete entry level employment documentation
Increase knowledge and awareness of employability skills.
Apply employability skills to a workplace setting
Learn about workplace readiness skills
Complete a mock interview
Finalize a digital portfolio of the course experiences

Standards

I.12.8 Become aware of career opportunities, and understand the technical skills, knowledge, education levels, and skills needed

B.BS.14 Generate business forms

J.BS.5 Demonstrate professional behavior in the work environment

ES3 Collaborates with Others

ES11 Applies job-related technology, information, and media