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K–12 Standards

Workplace Skills for Career Readiness (2021)

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Demonstrate workplace skills for career readiness1.0

  • 1

    Demonstrate personal qualities and abilities1.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate creativity and innovation by employing originality, inventiveness, and resourcefulness in the workplace1.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving by using sound reasoning to analyze problems, evaluating potential solutions, and implementing effective courses of action1.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate initiative and self-direction by independently looking for ways to improve the workplace and accomplish tasks1.1.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate integrity by complying with laws, procedures, and workplace policies; demonstrating honesty, fairness, and respect.1.1.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate work ethic by consistently working to the best of one’s ability being diligent, dependable, and accountable for one’s actions1.1.5

  • 2

    Demonstrate interpersonal skills1.2

    1. 1

      Demonstrate conflict-resolution by negotiating diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and workplace issues1.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate customer service by anticipating and addressing the needs of customers and coworkers; providing thoughtful, courteous, and knowledgeable service 1.2.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate listening and speaking by listening attentively and asking questions to clarify meaning; articulating ideas clearly in a manner appropriate for the setting and audience1.2.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate respect for diversity by valuing individual differences and working collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences1.2.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate teamwork by sharing responsibility for collaborative work and respecting the thoughts, opinions, and contributions of other team members1.2.5

  • 3

    Demonstrate professional competencies1.3

    1. 1

      Demonstrate big picture thinking by understanding one’s role in fulfilling the mission of the workplace and considering the social, economic, and environmental impacts of one’s actions1.3.1 

    2. 2

      Demonstrate career and life management by planning, implementing, and managing personal and professional development goals related to education, career, finances, and health 1.3.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability by accepting constructive feedback and being open to new ideas and ways of doing things; continuously develop professional skills and knowledge to adjust to changing requirements1.3.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate efficiency and productivity by planning, prioritizing, and adapting work goals to manage time and resources effectively1.3.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate information literacy by locating information efficiently, evaluating the credibility and relevance of sources and facts, and using information effectively to accomplish work related tasks1.3.5

    6. 6

      Demonstrate information security including basic internet use and email safety by following workplace protocols to maintain the security of information, computers, networks, and facilities1.3.6

    7. 7

      Demonstrate information technology by maintaining a working knowledge of devices, resources, hardware, software, systems, services, applications, and IT conventions1.3.7

    8. 8

      Demonstrate job-specific tools and technologies by properly selecting and safely using industry specific technologies, tools, and machines to complete job tasks effectively1.3.8

    9. 9

      Demonstrate the application of mathematical skills to complete tasks as necessary1.3.9

    10. 10

      Demonstrate professionalism by meeting organizational expectations regarding work schedule, behavior, appearance, and communication1.3.10

    11. 11

      Demonstrate reading and writing skills by reading and interpreting workplace documents and writing effectively1.3.11

    12. 12

      Demonstrate workplace safety by maintaining a safe work environment through adherence to safety guidelines and identifying risks to self and others1.3.12

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
Where can I read the official document?
Workplace Skills for Career Readiness Standards (2021)

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