Courses of Study : Career Tech: Career Cluster Electives

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
1 ) Identify components required for a career portfolio.

•  Demonstrating the ability to create or update a career portfolio
Examples: work evaluations, completed job or college applications, work samples

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
2 ) Demonstrate skills related to preparing for job opportunities.

Examples: résumé, employment letter, interview skills

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
3 ) Apply employment skills necessary to obtain and maintain jobs.

Example: exhibiting positive work attitudes and behaviors

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
4 ) Apply ethical behavior in the workplace.

•  Critiquing workplace issues, including conflict resolution, diversity, attendance, and interpersonal skills
Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
5 ) Distinguish ethical from unethical actions in the workplace.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
6 ) Identify employment laws and regulations.

Examples: local, state, and federal laws and regulations

•  Recognizing specific work-related rules and regulations
Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
7 ) Demonstrate skills needed in managing personal finances, including maintaining personal checking and savings accounts, evaluating available credit sources, and preparing state and federal income tax forms.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
8 ) Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills through participation in career and technical education student organization (CTSO) activities.

Examples: setting goals; conducting meetings; chairing committees; participating in conferences, workshops, competitions, civic and community service activities

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
9 ) Explain skills required for success in a specific career.

•  Applying relevant mathematics and communication skills in the workplace
•  Identifying opportunities for continuous learning and advancement in the workplace
Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
10 ) Demonstrate job skills as listed on the student's personal training plan.

•  Performing job skills to industry standards
Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
11 ) Demonstrate workplace safety practices.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
12 ) Use correct procedures for maintaining records related to employment.

•  Submitting documentation of required reports, including wage and hour report and work schedules
Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
13 ) Relate work-based learning experiences to the student's career objective or pathway.

Career Cluster Electives (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Cooperative Education Seminar
All Resources: 0
14 ) Demonstrate skills necessary to obtain a business and industry recognized work-readiness credential.