Postsecondary Adult

Other Nebraska Career Readiness: Learning Progressions & Indicators sets

• Prek-2
• 3-5
• 6-8
• 9-10
• 11-12

Apply academic proficiency in the workplace.1.PA.1

Attain career skill training, certification, licensure, and/or degrees and keep them up-to-date as required.1.PA.2

Analyze situations with academic and technical skill and use reasoning with a systems perspective to develop solutions.1.PA.3

Construct a well reasoned position in writing to support ideas or validate a point of view.2.PA.1

Foster positive relationships by listening attentively and communicating in a wide variety of situations in the workplace.2.PA.2

Prepare informative presentations with effective use of technology to keep audience interest.2.PA.3

Display excellent workplace etiquette; meet all social protocols, avoid personal social media on work time, and communicate appropriately with coworkers, superiors, customers, or clients.2.PA.4

Establish positive relationships with all customers, anticipate and respond to their wants and needs, and make recommendations for appropriate products and services.2.PA.5

Model dependability while contributing to individual or group projects with personal energy and drive committed to the work organization.3.PA.1

Show professionalism by meeting expectations of promptness, attendance, being prepared, completing tasks, following policies, rules and regulations, and taking responsibility for creating a safe, positive work environment.3.PA.2

Model active engagement in professional or community groups to encourage and improve citizenship involvement.3.PA.3

Accurately identify a need or problem, recognize issues connected to problems and seeks to understand the causes.4.PA.1

Present multiple solutions based on data and evaluate for the best selection utilizing independent and team critical thinking.4.PA.2

Demonstrate determination to complete tasks on schedule even when difficult and faced with setbacks.4.PA.3

Approach a complex issue with reason, logic, and critical thinking to generate and evaluate viable solutions.5.PA.1

Make decisions by using a process of gathering data, generating solutions, and evaluating alternatives before implementing.5.PA.2

Manage change with focus, prioritization, and a willingness to learn new things.5.PA.3

Combine new or past experiences and brainstorm new ideas with others to develop novel ideas to use at work.6.PA.1

Be comfortable with taking data informed risks to introduce new ideas, products or processes for work.6.PA.2

Develop positive working relationships to accomplish goals. Model leadership attributes of self awareness, self regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.7.PA.1

Utilize ethical consideration in all decisions to enhance workplace behaviors and relationships and comply with code of conduct for the organization.7.PA.2

Determine objectives, parameters, and deadlines prior to the start of a project so work activities will be efficient and effective through completion.7.PA.3

Encourage team consensus; engage others to use their talents/skills to accomplish successful team results.8.PA.1

Anticipate potential conflicts, use conflict resolution skills to defuse disagreements and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.8.PA.2

Give/earn respect with awareness of world cultures. Interact positively with coworkers and customers who have different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs.8.PA.3

Evaluate valid and reliable online data sources to complete workplace tasks and develop consistent data management approaches.9.PA.1

Use appropriate technology tools for career to convey information, solve problems, and expedite workplace processes.9.PA.2

Abide by workplace policies related to acceptable uses of technology, privacy, intellectual property, cyber security, and confidentiality of private information.9.PA.3

Use self-assessment in order to select most appropriate goals and plan for personal career success.10.PA.1

Use networks to locate jobs/employers, create personal brand to market self effectively and present a professional image for interviews.10.PA.2

Create a portfolio with work and volunteer accomplishments, resume with education, credentials, and relevant skills.10.PA.3

Identify opportunities for career advancement; find lifelong learning resources available in the workplace, community, college, and career pathways.10.PA.4

Evaluate opportunities, benefits, and risks of business ownership verses employment in a career to make informed decisions.10.PA.5

Engage in a variety of activities, interests, healthy habits, and positive relationships to increase wellness.11.PA.1

Manage finances by budgeting for goals of saving, spending, investing, and insurance needs while maintaining a good credit score and responsibly file and pay taxes.11.PA.2