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K–12 Standards

Career Orientation: Grade 8

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Introduction to the World of Work

  • 1.1

    Define terms related to work and career orientation

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to the world of work and career orientation1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Explore reasons why people work1.1.2

  • 1.2

    Discuss the importance of a positive attitude

    1. 1.

      Relate a positive attitude to the world of work1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Describe the effects of a global economy in relation to the world of work

    1. 1.

      Interpret factors that contribute to a global economy1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Connect diversity and demographics to the workplace1.3.2

Self-awareness

  • 2.1

    Define terms related to self-awareness

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of terms related to self-awareness and career orientation2.1.1

  • 2.2

    List reasons why people should identify interests, aptitudes, and abilities

    1. 1.

      Assess personal interests, aptitudes, and abilities2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze personal assessment data2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Develop a personal career portfolio2.2.3

  • 2.3

    Discuss values as they relate to the world of work

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate personal values needed for a particular career2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Relate personality traits to the world of work

    1. 1.

      Analyze personality traits needed for a specific job2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Identify factors of a person's lifestyle

    1. 1.

      Describe how career choices affect personal lifestyle2.5.1

Making Decisions

  • 3.1

    Define terms related to making decisions

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to decision making3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Explain the need to study decision-making processes

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of a decision-making process3.2.1

Researching Careers

  • 4.1

    Define terms related to researching careers

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to researching careers4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Identify career information resources

    1. 1.

      Research careers, using a variety of resources4.2.1

Exploring the 16 Career Clusters

  • 5.1

    Identify the 16 career clusters

    1. 1.

      Explore interests, skills, education/training, and labor market data for each career cluster5.1.1

    2. 2.

      Perform job-related activities to identify which clusters best match one's interest, skills, aptitudes, and values5.1.2

Employment Skills

  • 6.1

    Define terms related to employment

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to employment skills6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Identify information and skills needed in applying for a job

    1. 1.

      Analyze a help-wanted ad6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Draft a sample résumé6.2.2

    3. 3.

      Complete sample application forms6.2.3

  • 6.3

    List factors that contribute to a successful interview

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate successful job interview skills6.3.1

  • 6.4

    Discuss job management skills

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate positive on-the-job procedures and behaviors6.4.1

Entrepreneurship

  • 7.1

    Define terms related to starting a personal business

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of terms in relation to entrepreneurship7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Identify advantages and disadvantages of being an entrepreneur

    1. 1.

      Compare advantages and disadvantages of being an entrepreneur7.2.1

  • 7.3

    Discuss personality traits that lead to success as an entrepreneur

    1. 1.

      Identify personality traits leading to success as an entrepreneur7.3.1

Education and Training

  • 8.1

    Define terms related to education and training

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of terms related to education and training8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Identify options available in high school

    1. 1.

      Analyze high school graduation requirements8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a personal 4-year high school plan relative to a career goal8.2.2

  • 8.3

    Identify education and training options following high school

    1. 1.

      Compare education and training options following high school8.3.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2005
Where can I read the official document?
Career Orientation

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