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Academic Standards for Career Education and Work Grades K-12

Grades 6 to 8
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A
Analyze the relationship of school subjects, extracurricular activities, and community experiences to career preparation.13.1.6-8.A
B
Compare and contrast entrepreneurship and other self-employment opportunities to other employment types.; EVALUATE HOW ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTER TRAITS INFLUENCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ANY TYPE OF JOB; IDENTIFY HOW THE 4 P’S (PRODUCT, PRICE, PLACE, AND PROMOTION) PLAY A ROLE IN ENTREPRENEURIAL BRANDING.13.1.6-8.B
C
Compare and contrast multiple careers using a variety of career research resources.13.1.6-8.C
D
Use multiple resources or tools to research the job availability in a local, national, and global job market.13.1.6-8.D
E
Identify, and participate in, AND EVALUATE school- and community-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation EXPERIENCES.13.1.6-8.E
F
Understand what labor laws are and how they impact worker wages and safety.13.1.6-8.F

A
Apply critical thinking to solve real-life problems.13.2.6-8.A
B
Develop formal communication that demonstrates professional etiquette and observes social protocols when communicating verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.13.2.6-8.B
C
Practice effective group interactions, acknowledging people's different backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs, AND IDEAS. 13.2.6-8.C
D
Demonstrate proficient use of technologies by using various types of technology.13.2.6-8.D
E
Demonstrate effective time and project management strategies.13.2.6-8.E
F
Explain how Entrepreneurial Mindset characteristics and skills can help one be successful in their career.13.2.6-8.F

A
Identify factors that may inform decisions for career changes, such as loss of employment, lifestyle changes, workplace conflicts, work value changes, and job market changes.13.3.6-8.A
B
Explain how decisions regarding education, skill building, and work impact other major life decisions.13.3.6-8.B
C
Practice feedback and personal reflection to evaluate success towards setting and completing goals.13.3.6-8.C
D
Demonstrate a positive work ethic.13.3.6-8.D

A
Identify ways to market yourself as a job candidate.13.4.6-8.A
B
Relate careers to personal interests, abilities, and aptitudes.13.4.6-8.B
C
Evaluate a variety of methods to research careers that align with personal interests, values, strengths, and career goals.13.4.6-8.C
D
Build a career plan to describe planned action steps that may include, but not be limited to:13.4.6-8.D
1. 1
  Electives13.4.6-8.D.1
2. 2
  Extracurricular activities13.4.6-8.D.2
3. 3
  Coursework13.4.6-8.D.3
4. 4
  Career interests13.4.6-8.D.4
5. 5
  Strengths and abilities 13.4.6-8.D.5
6. 6
  Educational and training opportunities13.4.6-8.D.6

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?: Academic Standards for Career Education and Work Grades K-12

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