Complete a Career Plan.  A Career Plan includes information about a student’s strengths, career interests and goals and a plan to reach those goals. 

 Complete Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coursework and/or Work-based Learning.  A student must complete 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences in school, business or community settings to earn this credential. (At least 54 of the 216 hours must be completed through work-based learning).  

Achieve the CDOS learning standards at the high school commencement level. These standards include:  

• Exploring career options;  

• Using academic skills (like math) in work settings; and  

• Skills important for job success, such as speaking with a boss, teamwork, self-advocacy, organization, and problem solving. 

 Have an Employability Profile that rates the student’s skills demonstrated in work-based learning activities.