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K–12 Standards

Cooperative Work Education

Other Connecticut CTE sets

Cooperative Work Education

  • A

    Cooperative Work EducationCW

    1. 1

      Career Readiness: Assess and identify career interests, aptitudes, and options in developing a career plan.CW.A

      1. a

        Describe attitudes and ethics important to career success.CW.A.1

      2. b

        Determine personal strengths, talents, values, and interests related to various jobs and careers in order to maximize career potential.CW.A.2

      3. c

        Identify the various research tools available in the career exploration process such as computer-assisted programs, social media sites, industry tours, job shadows, career fairs, and the Internet.CW.A.3

      4. d

        Evaluate postsecondary opportunities related to career interests, including certification, licensing, apprenticeships, college, and military options.CW.A.4

      5. e

        Identify skills necessary for employment in the global workforce.CW.A.5

      6. f

        Describe the purpose of a resume and cover letter.CW.A.6

      7. g

        Analyze the steps in a job search, including the cover letter, resume, application, and participating in the interview processCW.A.7

      8. h

        Identify ways to develop and maintain professional relationships to enhance career success.CW.A.8

    2. 2

      Career Acquisition: Identify skills, aptitudes, and ethics required for employment acquisition in a competitive marketplace.CW.B

      1. a

        Describe the elements of effective oral and written communication skills necessary for employment.CW.B.9

      2. b

        Identify the resources necessary to conduct a job search.CW.B.10

      3. c

        Use an established network of professionals and social media connections to assist in a job search.CW.B.11

      4. d

        Describe employability skills, including job search, job selection, and interviewing.CW.B.12

      5. e

        Examine components of a wage benefit package.CW.B.13

    3. 3

      Career Retention: Demonstrate mastery of the entry-level employment skills, competencies, and character of education essential for success in the workplace, including issues of diversity, expectations, trends, and labor regulations.CW.C

      1. a

        Describe personal qualities and self-management skills necessary for workplace success such as time management, organization, punctuality, and attendance.CW.C.14

      2. b

        Define effective communication, team-building, and leadership skills.CW.C.15

      3. c

        Describe personal health and workplace safety procedures.CW.C.16

      4. d

        Analyze biases, harassment, and discriminatory behaviors that can affect job success and advancement.CW.C.17

      5. e

        Define procedures that apply to conflict resolution skills.CW.C.18

      6. f

        Explain problem solving and critical thinking skills.CW.C.19

    4. 4

      Integrated Learning and Life Skills: Demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied to the workplace, personal life, and life-long learning.CW.D

      1. a

        Describe and use communication, mathematical, and technical skills to solve problems.CW.D.20

      2. b

        Describe the virtual work environment and how employee and supervisor relations would be different.CW.D.21

      3. c

        Examine how factors such as supply and demand, geographic locations, level of education, type of industry, union membership, productivity skill level, and work ethic affect/influence income from employment.CW.D.22

      4. d

        Define methods for goal-setting and achieving clearly-defined goals.CW.D.23

      5. e

        Analyze the ethical issues surrounding access, privacy, and confidentiality of information in emerging technologies.CW.D.24

      6. f

        Develop skills to give and receive constructive feedback.CW.D.25

    5. 5

      Economics: Understand economic concepts that influence personal, business, and government decisions.CW.E

      1. a

        Describe how goals, resources, and structures are used within an organization.CW.E.26

      2. b

        Describe the concepts of entrepreneurship.CW.E.27

      3. c

        Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of business ownership.CW.E.28

      4. d

        Explain economic principles affecting business cycles and the workforce.CW.E.29

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Connecticut Career and Technical Education

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