| (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. Corequisite: Career Preparation
General or Career Preparation for Programs of Study. This course must
be taken concurrently with Career Preparation General or Career Preparation
for Programs of Study and may not be taken as a stand-alone course.
Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of
this course.
(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) Extended Career Preparation is an enhancement and
extension to Career Preparation General or Career Preparation for
Programs of Study to provide additional opportunities for students
to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom
instruction with business and industry employment experiences that
may be outside the student's current program of study. The goal is
to provide students additional time for deeper exploration of skills
in the workplace. 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 employability skills as
required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and participate in training, education,
or preparation for licensure, certification, or other relevant credentials
to prepare for employment;
(B) complete work tasks with high standards to ensure
delivery of quality products and services; and
(C) demonstrate and apply planning and time-management
skills to work tasks.
(2) The student demonstrates essential skills for success
in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate and apply professional standards and
personal qualities needed to be employable such as punctuality, initiative,
patience, kindness, respect for authority, and cooperation;
(B) apply appropriate content knowledge, technical
concepts, and vocabulary in the workplace;
(C) apply effective listening skills to obtain and
clarify information in the workplace; and
(D) maintain appropriate hygiene, grooming, and attire
in the workplace.
(3) The student applies and enhances academic knowledge
and skills in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) employ critical-thinking skills to solve problems
and make decisions; and
(B) analyze elements of a problem to develop creative
and innovative solutions.
(4) The student exemplifies appropriate interpersonal
and communication skills in the workplace. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate teamwork using conflict-management
skills to achieve collective goals;
(B) apply verbal and non-verbal communication skills
consistently in a manner that is clear, concise, and effective; and
(C) model effective internal and external communications
to support work activities.
(5) The student models ethical codes of conduct and
legal responsibilities within the workplace. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate a positive work ethic by performing
assigned tasks as directed;
(B) model ethical reasoning in workplace situations;
(C) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
in the workplace; and
(D) research and explain the roles of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
in the workplace.
(6) The student applies concepts and skills related
to safety in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) follow workplace safety rules and regulations consistently;
(B) operate tools and equipment used in the workplace
safely;
(C) report and handle accidents and safety incidents
according to workplace procedures as necessary; and
(D) describe and perform a hazard analysis of the workplace.
(7) The student participates in a paid or an unpaid
career preparation experience. The student is expected to:
(A) conduct, document, and evaluate learning activities
in a supervised employment experience;
(B) assess and report on advanced technical knowledge
and skills related to the student's occupational objective and growth;
(C) evaluate strengths and weaknesses in technical
skill proficiency; and
(D) document experiences related to the workplace and
curate work samples.
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