Career & Work Readiness: Advanced Gr. 9-12

CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNINGC&W.1

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    Takes responsibility for arriving on time (e.g. school, work, appointments, social activities)C&W.1.Adv1

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    Identifies skills, education, and training needed for careers of interest using a variety of resourcesC&W.1.Adv2

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    Completes interest inventories to create a career profileC&W.1.Adv3

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    Analyzes careers of interest for wages, employment possibilities, values, etc.C&W.1.Adv4

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    Compares careers of interest to one's work habits, values, and behaviorsC&W.1.Adv5

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    Identifies work tasks of the occupations that are appealing and consistent with the completed interest inventoriesC&W.1.Adv6

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    Summarizes career options that fit best with one's education, aptitudes, skills, and interestsC&W.1.Adv7

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    Participates in activities related to career interests, i.e. job-shadowing, part-time job, or work experience to assist with determining interests and compatibilityC&W.1.Adv8

  • 9

    Understands how labor demands affect future salary & career growth opportunitiesC&W.1.Adv9

  • 10

    Creates a course of study that develops the skills/knowledge base that leads to targeted career goal (IEP: III Transition Services)C&W.1.Adv10

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    Examines career stereotypesC&W.1.Adv11

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    Identifies viable post-secondary options/resources (e.g. college, apprenticeship programs, vocational rehab)C&W.1.Adv12

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    Makes community connections for post-secondary supports and servicesC&W.1.Adv13

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    Completes pertinent post-secondary assessments (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT, COMPASS, OVR requirements)C&W.1.Adv14

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    Develops a transition plan that includes steps leading to graduation and post-secondary goals, e.g. needed accommodations and supports (i.e. interpreters, notetakers, tutors, peer supports, counseling), as well as financial arrangementsC&W.1.Adv15

JOB SEEKING SKILLSC&W.2

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    Demonstrates age-appropriate composure and appearance when applying and/or interviewing for a jobC&W.2.Adv1

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    Demonstrates understanding of how social media can help or hinder the job searchC&W.2.Adv2

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    Understands how to complete an application or submit resume online, when requiredC&W.2.Adv3

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    Completes job applications, resumes, and cover lettersC&W.2.Adv4

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    Completes application for post-secondary institution, as neededC&W.2.Adv5

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    Completes school related forms, obtaining any unknown information, e.g. mother's maiden nameC&W.2.Adv6

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    Practices and demonstrates effective communication skills for interviewing and asking for assistance/accommodationsC&W.2.Adv7

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    Understands ADA and other legal issues related to career of choice and to post-secondary training options and/or institutionsC&W.2.Adv8

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    Explains concepts of bias and/or discrimination as well as strategies for when and how to disclose the need for accommodationsC&W.2.Adv9

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    Knows how to access and utilize the full range of accommodations (e.g. interpreter services) available in post-secondary and work settingsC&W.2.Adv10

WORKPLACE SKILLSC&W.3

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    Successfully manages multiple tasks and completes them within allotted timeC&W.3.Adv1

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    Collaborates with others in the workplaceC&W.3.Adv2

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    Collaborates with others on joint projects and shares leadership roles as appropriateC&W.3.Adv3

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    Identifies own work habits and skills and their potential impact on academic and careers successC&W.3.Adv4

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    Accepts recognition for work performed and gives credit to others for their contributionsC&W.3.Adv5

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    Completes work in a timely manner and meets deadlines as assignedC&W.3.Adv6

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    Expresses point of view in a positive manner and broadens one's perspectives by respectfully accepting or considering opposing viewsC&W.3.Adv7

  • 8

    Switches between tasks as requested to complete goals of a project/team and returns to previous task to complete itC&W.3.Adv8

  • 9

    Expresses frustration or disagreements in a productive/respectful mannerC&W.3.Adv9

  • 10

    Asks questions to obtain clarification of assignments and work requirementsC&W.3.Adv10

  • 11

    Obtains & maintains resources needed to prepare for & succeed in post-secondary settings (e.g. college training programs, work)C&W.3.Adv11

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    Understands relationship between high school work and post-secondary trainingC&W.3.Adv12

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    Demonstrates ability to identify problems and possible solutions and devises plan to resolve a problemC&W.3.Adv13

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    Asks questions/seeks additional help when needed and/or when demands become increasingly difficultC&W.3.Adv14

  • 15

    Makes adjustments in school performance to increase likelihood of reaching a career goal (e.g. stronger study skills, higher academic achievement, meeting timelines, etc.)C&W.3.Adv15

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    Understands the importance of work and the individual's role in the workplaceC&W.3.Adv16

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    Identifies the social and communication norms in a specific workplaceC&W.3.Adv17

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    Explains the rights of teen workersC&W.3.Adv18

FINANCIAL LITERACYC&W.4

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    Describes and practices basic banking skills, e.g. depositing money, applying for savings and checking accounts, and loansC&W.4.Adv1

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    Explains bank statements, fees, and proceduresC&W.4.Adv2

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    Understands what credit is and the rights and responsibilities of credit card usersC&W.4.Adv3

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    Defines and describes relationships between cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and world currenciesC&W.4.Adv4

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    Develops a monthly budget using typical income and expenditures and world currenciesC&W.4.Adv5

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    Develops a budget for work that includes the following costs: transportation, insurance, uniforms, tools, etc.C&W.4.Adv6

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    Understands the taxes taken out of paychecks and their useC&W.4.Adv7

  • 8

    Understands basics of annual tax returnsC&W.4.Adv8

  • 9

    Understands how taxes impact personal finances based on changes in jobs and/or in lifeC&W.4.Adv9

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    Understands key privacy issues as they relate to information sources, insurance, employment direct mail, credit reporting, telecommunications, electronic monitoring, and social security numbersC&W.4.Adv10

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    Understands the concept of charitable givingC&W.4.Adv11

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?
Career & Work Readiness: Advanced Gr. 9-12

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