What will students learn in JAG? The 87 Career Competencies with High Priority are the first 37.
ACHS runs a 3-year JAG Program in order to go deeper into each competency each year.
Career Development
A1 Identify occupational interests, aptitudes, and abilities
A2 Relate interests, aptitudes, and abilities to appropriate occupations
A3 Identify desired lifestyle and relate to selected occupations
A4 Develop a career path for a selected occupation
A5 Select an immediate job goal
A6 Describe the condition and specifications of the job goal
Job Attainment
B7 Construct a resume’
B8 Conduct a job search
B9 Develop a letter of application
B10 Use the telephone to arrange an interview
B11 Complete application forms
B12 Complete employment tests
B13 Complete a job interview
Job Survival
C14 Demonstrate appropriate appearance
C15 Understand what employers expect of employees
C16 Identify problems of new employees
C17 Demonstrate time management
C18 Follow directions
C19 Practice effective human relations
C20 Appropriately quit a job
Basic Skills
D21 Comprehend verbal communications
D22 Comprehend written communications
D23 Communicate in writing
D24 Communicate verbally
D25 Perform mathematical calculations
Leadership & Self-Development
E26 Demonstrate team membership
E27 Demonstrate team leadership
E28 Deliver presentations to a group
E29 Compete successfully with peers
E30 Demonstrate commitment to an organization
Personal Skills
F31 Understand types of maturity
F32 Identify a self-value system and how it affects life
F33 Base decisions on values and goals
F34 Identify process of decision-making
F35 Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility for actions and decisions
F36 Demonstrate a positive attitude
F37 Develop a healthy self-concept for home, school, and work
Life Survival Skills
G38 Evaluate a career plan to determine post-secondary options
G39 Understand how to achieve marketable job skills for entry-level jobs
G40 Conduct a job analysis
G41 Apply critical thinking skills
G42 Demonstrate effective study skills
G43 Demonstrate how to use group dynamics techniques
G44 Explain the roles and functions of a value-added organization
G45 Understand the elements of high-performing work teams
G46 Demonstrate how to work with diverse people in the workplace and in the community
G47 Demonstrate techniques for building commitment of others
G48 Demonstrate an openness to change
G49 Provide constructive feedback
G50 Negotiate solutions to conflict
G51 Demonstrate politeness and civility
G52 Demonstrate an ability to adapt to people and situations
G53 Exhibit work ethics and behaviors essential for success
G54 Set and prioritize goals and set timelines for achieving them
G55 Apply the problem-solving process to solve complex problems
G56 Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of self and others
G57 Design and justify solutions by tracking and evaluating results
G58 Identify ways to build mutual trust and respect
G59 Prepare a short and long-term budget
Workplace Skills
H60 Demonstrate punctuality and good attendance practices.
H61 Demonstrate initiative and proactivity
H62 Demonstrate how to work effectively with others
H63 Demonstrate an attitude that attracts positive attention from management
H64 Demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with customers to satisfy their expectations
H65 Demonstrate listening skills that will result in understanding information being conveyed
H66 Demonstrate an ability to listen and give directions
H67 Demonstrate reasoning skills
H68 Demonstrate integrity and honesty when dealing with customers
H69 Accept responsibility for one’s own actions
H70 Complete workplace assignments correctly and on time
H71 Demonstrate the ability to complete a delegated task
H72 Prioritize and manage time effectively in the workplace
H73 Demonstrate enthusiasm for work
H74 Demonstrate an eagerness to learn new responsibilities
H75 Demonstrate an understanding of the work to be accomplished
H76 Demonstrate familiarity with various technological tools
H77 Demonstrate the ability to self-evaluate and develop a continuous improvement plan
H78 Demonstrate basic computer operation skills
H79 Demonstrate the ability to learn from past experiences
H80 Demonstrate an ability to send, receive, and organize e-mail messages
H81 Demonstrate the ability to search for information on the internet
Economic Empowerment Competencies
I82 Understand types of insurance
I83 Practice better Money Management Skills
I84 Demonstrate how to start a Small Business
I85 Be successful in dealing with law enforcement when they are enforcing the law.
I86 Value Diversity
I87 Risky Business