Courses of Study : Career Tech: Career Cluster Electives

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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1 ) Demonstrate basic technology skills.

Examples: managing files, using the Internet, using application programs

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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2 ) Explain the personal and societal benefits of work.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
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3 ) Demonstrate oral presentation skills that sustain listeners' attention and interest including eye contact, clear enunciation, and use of visual aids.

•  Preparing support materials to accompany a presentation, including tables and charts
Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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4 ) Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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5 ) Summarize written materials from various career sources clearly, succinctly, and accurately

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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6 ) Create a personal plan of study to meet career goals and objectives.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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7 ) Demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities, including displaying a willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills, demonstrating integrity in a work situation, and indicating a willingness to follow rules and procedures.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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8 ) Describe employment skills needed for obtaining and maintaining a job.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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9 ) Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including teamwork, conflict management, problem solving, and networking.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
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10 ) Demonstrate leadership skills for creating an environment that fosters mutual trust and confidence.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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11 ) Demonstrate the ability to locate resources to determine job and career opportunities related to the Alabama Career and Technical Education clusters.

•  Describing the nature of each of the Alabama Career and Technical Education clusters
Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 7 - 8
Career Cluster Explorations
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12 ) Identify employment opportunities to match personal interests and aptitudes.