| (a) Implementation. The provisions of this section
shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2024-2025
school year.
(b) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 11 and 12. Recommended prerequisite: at least
one credit in a career and technical education course. Students shall
be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course. This
course may be related to or outside the student's program of study.
(1) A student may repeat this course one time for credit
provided that the student is experiencing different aspects of an
industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional and more advanced
knowledge and skills.
(2) A student may not earn more than six credits for
any combination of career preparation courses selected from Career
Preparation General, Career Preparation for Programs of Study, and
Extended Career Preparation.
(c) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) Career planning is a critical step and is essential
to success. Applying to multiple career and technical education clusters,
the career preparation courses provide students with a framework for
current employment and future career opportunities to become productive
and contributing members of society.
(3) Career Preparation General provides opportunities
for students to participate in a work-based learning environment that
incorporates continuous collaborative feedback between the employer,
teacher, and student. This course combines classroom instruction with
business and industry employment experiences that may be outside the
student's current program of study. The goal is for students to obtain
entry-level employment developing a variety of skills for obtaining
and maintaining employment. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous,
supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively
prepares students for college and career success.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(d) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional employability
skills to gain an entry-level position. The student is expected to:
(A) identify different methods to gain employment such
as employer websites, job search engines, business locations, networking,
and local open forums for job opportunities;
(B) identify and demonstrate essential workplace skills
such as eye contact, professional greetings, punctuality, appropriate
dress, and effective communication to gain employment;
(C) develop a cover letter and create a resume, curriculum
vitae (CV), or portfolio;
(D) demonstrate proper interview techniques in a variety
of situations;
(E) create pre-employment documents, including thank
you letters, and post-employment documents, including a resignation
letter with customary notice provisions;
(F) complete appropriate employment documents, including
application, offer letter, I-9 form, and W-4 form; and
(G) describe the benefits of having a job and being
self-sufficient.
(2) The student develops essential skills necessary
for success in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and model appropriate hygiene, grooming,
and attire for various workplaces;
(B) demonstrate professionalism by being dependable,
working hard, respecting authority, solving problems, taking initiative,
communicating effectively, listening actively, and resolving conflicts;
(C) model appropriate workplace etiquette in physical
and digital environments;
(D) demonstrate accountability by working with other
employees to support the organization, completing assigned tasks and
taking responsibility for mistakes; and
(E) demonstrate time management, including prioritizing
work to fulfill responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
(3) The student applies academic skills to the workplace.
The student is expected to:
(A) apply appropriate industry-specific mathematical
skills;
(B) develop and analyze a personal budget for a variety
of economic situations such as part-time and full-time employment;
(C) interpret data from industry-specific tables, charts,
and graphs to find solutions to problems;
(D) organize, write, and curate industry-specific documents
and electronic communication using appropriate language;
(E) interpret and calculate information included in
an earnings statement, including wages, Federal Insurance Contributions
Act (FICA) deductions, taxes, and other benefits such as tips earned;
and
(F) explain how debt affects financial stability.
(4) The student exemplifies appropriate interpersonal
skills in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) explain how interpersonal skills affect human relations
on the job;
(B) differentiate between characteristics of successful
and non-successful working relationships;
(C) explain the importance of respecting the rights
of others;
(D) explain how different personalities, experiences,
and workstyles of employees can affect the workplace; and
(E) demonstrate professional verbal and nonverbal communication,
including proper phone usage, body language, and interactions with
customers and coworkers in person and online.
(5) The student applies ethical codes of conduct and
legal responsibilities within school and the workplace. The student
is expected to:
(A) research and explain workplace policies and procedures
related to absence reporting, employee theft, sexual harassment, recognized
holidays, workplace safety, acceptable use policy, jury duty, attendance
and punctuality, drug-free workplace, and related consequences;
(B) demonstrate responsible behavior by following applicable
workplace and school codes of conduct with integrity;
(C) discuss the importance of ethical behavior in the
workplace such as treating others with respect, being honest, working
to full potential, and developing a quality work product;
(D) summarize the importance of the Fair Labor Standards
Act;
(E) describe the potential consequences of violating
privacy laws related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),
and Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA);
(F) research and explain the origins and legislative
intent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, and the Education
Amendments of 1972, Title IX, and the rights and responsibilities
established by these laws; and
(G) research and describe laws and regulations related
to a student's employment or a chosen industry or career.
(6) The student applies concepts and skills related
to safety in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and demonstrate safe working practices
in the workplace;
(B) identify and illustrate solutions related to unsafe
work practices;
(C) explain the importance of Occupational Safety and
Health Administration regulations in the workplace; and
(D) describe physical health and mental wellness practices
that influence job performance.
(7) The student evaluates personal attitudes, work
habits, and skills that support job retention and advancement. The
student is expected to:
(A) identify and develop effective leadership skills
through participation in activities such as career and technical student
organizations;
(B) identify appropriate certifications in the current
employment position or desired occupational area;
(C) compare rewards and demands associated with various
levels of employment in a variety of careers;
(D) investigate and compare career options by completing
interest surveys, career aptitude tests, and skill inventories;
(E) generate short- and long-term Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, Time-Bound (SMART) goals for personal and career
growth;
(F) research and explain methods for developing a growth
mindset;
(G) summarize how to appropriately self-advocate in
the workplace; and
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