- Prerequisite Course(s): Computer Applications 1
- High School Credit = 1/2 credit per semester (Postsecondary credit = 0)
- This course will be offered: every year
- Pathway (Optional): Human Resources
- Career Cluster Area: Business, Management and Administration
- Source of Occupational Skills Standards: National Business Education Association (NBEA)
- Eligibility for Nationally Recognized Skill Certificate(s)/State License? No
- Tech Prep: No
- Is this course brokered through another institution or agency? No
- Course Description: This course provides students with career information and the employment skills needed for work. Human relations and communication skills are emphasized. The course covers the topics of occupational decision making, work habits and attitudes, record management, professional appearance, communication techniques, and job search skills.
- Content Headings/Topics
- Job readiness skills
- Employment trends and futures
- Career vs. job expectations
- Career exploration possibilities
| Performance Standards (Learner Outcomes) | Specific Occupational Skills Standards | Alaska Reading, Writing, Math, Science Performance Standards | Alaska Content Standards | Alaska Employability Standards | Alaska Cultural Standards | All Aspects of Industry | Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify employment opportunities. | R4.4 | B2 B3 | D6 | All Aspects of Industry | Pre / Post Test | ||
| 2. Demonstrate teamwork ability. | HLC | A1 A5 | D5 | All Aspects of Industry | Lab Assignments | ||
| 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the work ethic. | NBEA BLS.3 | R4.4 W4.3 | A1 | C4 | All Aspects of Industry | Lab Assignments | |
| 4. Demonstrate work productivity. | NBEA AS.4 | A1 A2 | C4 | All Aspects of Industry | Lab Assignments | ||
| 5. Demonstrate knowledge of personal habits for effective performance. | B1 | D6 | All Aspects of Industry | Lab Assignments | |||
| 6. Understand entrepreneurship skills. | NBEA ES.1 | R4.4 | A4 | All Aspects of Industry | Observation | ||
| 7. Use equipment properly. | R4.4 | HLA | A6 | D5 | All Aspects of Industry | Lab Assignments | |
| 8. Participate in job simulation/OJT. | A1 | All Aspects of Industry | Lab Assignments |