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K–12 Standards

Employment

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Career Awareness - The student understands the importance of work and aligns personal skills, interests, and aptitudes with the requirements of available job opportunities. WRS 1, 11, 12EMPL-AWARE

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Demonstrate personal interests and preferences for a work task or activityEMPL-AWARE.1a

    2. b

      Complete an appropriate transition assessment such as an interest inventoryEMPL-AWARE.1b

    3. c

      Contribute to an academic and career planEMPL-AWARE.1c

    4. d

      Complete a One-Pager by identifying preferences, strengths, needs, and interestsEMPL-AWARE.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify personal assets and describes examples of jobsEMPL-AWARE.2a

    2. b

      Complete age appropriate transition assessment and identify areas of interestEMPL-AWARE.2b

    3. c

      Recognize that people work at a job to make moneyEMPL-AWARE.2c

    4. d

      Complete an academic and career planEMPL-AWARE.2d

    5. e

      Revise an academic and career plan annuallyEMPL-AWARE.2e

    6. f

      Describe interests and attitudesEMPL-AWARE.2f

    7. g

      Identify how career and work can meet personal needsEMPL-AWARE.2g

    8. h

      Identify long and short term goals that relate to workingEMPL-AWARE.2h

    9. i

      Identify specific careers in a chosen career clusterEMPL-AWARE.2i

    10. j

      Identify SKAs for needed for employmentEMPL-AWARE.2j

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand 

    1. a

      Examine the integration of personal assets into various structures such as school, community and work settingsEMPL-AWARE.3a

    2. b

      Understand personal strengths and preferences in relation to work options.EMPL-AWARE.3b

    3. c

      Complete appropriate assessment EMPL-AWARE.3c

    4. d

      Explore various career clusters EMPL-AWARE.3d

    5. e

      Complete/Revise personal academic and career planEMPL-AWARE.3e

    6. f

      Distinguish the differences in work, job, and careerEMPL-AWARE.3f

    7. g

      Analyze training/education required for various employmentEMPL-AWARE.3g

    8. h

      Understand how education and training can develop job skills.EMPL-AWARE.3h

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Relate the value of interest, skills and values to various careersEMPL-AWARE.4a

    2. b

      Identify potential jobs that align with their skills, interests, and aptitudesEMPL-AWARE.4b

    3. c

      Explain the relationship between careers and educationEMPL-AWARE.4c

    4. d

      Set and refine goals based on their skills and interests and takes steps to get closer to those goalsEMPL-AWARE.4d

    5. e

      Revise academic and career planEMPL-AWARE.4e

    6. f

      Revise long and short term goalsEMPL-AWARE.4f

    7. g

      Analyze requirements for specific career optionsEMPL-AWARE.4g

Job-seeking skills - The student completes the process of identifying available jobs, crafting a resume, following application and interview procedures to obtain desired employment. WRS: 1, 4, 14EMP-SEEK

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Independently participate in work activitiesEMP-SEEK.1a

    2. b

      Select several work related tasks that are enjoyable EMP-SEEK.1b

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify resources for finding potential employmentEMP-SEEK.2a

    2. b

      Identify work places in the communityEMP-SEEK.2b

    3. c

      Identify preference for different work placesEMP-SEEK.2c

    4. d

      Develop a personal information card EMP-SEEK.2d

    5. e

      Complete informational research and interview for potential employmentEMP-SEEK.2e

    6. f

      Identify the agencies that help people find employmentEMP-SEEK.2f

    7. g

      Identify ways people apply for find workEMP-SEEK.2g

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand 

    1. a

      Make informed occupational choicesEMP-SEEK.3a

    2. b

      Understands how to apply for a jobEMP-SEEK.3b

    3. c

      Develop talking points for an interview that cover your skill and preferencesEMP-SEEK.3c

    4. d

      Communicate necessary accommodationsEMP-SEEK.3d

    5. e

      Understand that job seekers and employees have rights EMP-SEEK.3e

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Utilize job acquisition skills and knowledge to apply for a jobEMP-SEEK.4a

    2. b

      Apply for services through an agency that helps people find employmentEMP-SEEK.4b

    3. c

      Complete an application-paper and e-application EMP-SEEK.4c

    4. d

      Prepare for interviews and follow-up communicationEMP-SEEK.4d

    5. e

      Participate in interviews EMP-SEEK.4e

    6. f

      Demonstrate knowledge of job seeker and employee rightsEMP-SEEK.4f

Social/Communication - The student demonstrates work appropriate social interactions and communication to complete tasks, meet personal needs and meet the needs of the employer. WRS:3, 4, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21EMP-COMM

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Respond to greetingsEMP-COMM.1a

    2. b

      Communicate needs and wantsEMP-COMM.1b

    3. c

      Recognize and list workplace communication etiquette for communication with supervisor, co-worker, and customerEMP-COMM.1c

    4. d

      Request help when needed EMP-COMM.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Respond to questions and social exchanges appropriatelyEMP-COMM.2a

    2. b

      Follow basic instructions EMP-COMM.2b

    3. c

      Demonstrate skills needed to work on a teamEMP-COMM.2c

    4. d

      Greet co-workers, supervisors EMP-COMM.2d

    5. e

      Ask for assistance EMP-COMM.2e

    6. f

      Demonstrate respect for othersEMP-COMM.2f

    7. g

      Identify times when employee must contact supervisor (e.g., sick, late, request assistance, request time off)EMP-COMM.2g

    8. h

      Identify appropriate and inappropriate topics of conversation at workEMP-COMM.2h

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Interpret multi-step instructionsEMP-COMM.3a

    2. b

      Engage in appropriate social interactions EMP-COMM.3b

    3. c

      Seek and provide accurate information and requests clarification when neededEMP-COMM.3c

    4. d

      Use appropriate communication within the workplaceEMP-COMM.3d

    5. e

      Demonstrate appropriate conversation skills with peers, coworkers, supervisors, customersEMP-COMM.3e

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize 

    1. a

      Generalize and apply effective communication across a variety of professional settings EMP-COMM.4a

    2. b

      Follow and give directions to othersEMP-COMM.4b

    3. c

      Evaluate the impact of positive and negative personal choices EMP-COMM.4c

    4. d

      Request time off of work for vacationEMP-COMM.4d

    5. e

      Call in sickEMP-COMM.4e

    6. f

      Accept correction from supervisorEMP-COMM.4f

    7. g

      Uses workplace technology within guidelines and policies of the employerEMP-COMM.4g

    8. h

      Engages in appropriate break-time communication at workEMP-COMM.4h

Employability - The student displays the desired skills and worker traits that make one competitive in the workplace such as work rate, quality standards, safety standards, attendance, punctuality, grooming, and attire. The student can meet deadlines, organize data, and communicate. The student adheres to workplace rules and code of ethics and can work cooperatively with others. WRS: 2, 3, 12, 15EMPL-ABILITY

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall 

    1. a

      Attend to a preferred activity for a specified duration.EMPL-ABILITY.1a

    2. b

      Readily prepare and participate in work activities. EMPL-ABILITY.1b

    3. c

      Follow work scheduleEMPL-ABILITY.1c

    4. d

      Accept feedback from a supervisorEMPL-ABILITY.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Demonstrate effort to complete work tasks.EMPL-ABILITY.2a

    2. b

      Start and return from breaks on timeEMPL-ABILITY.2b

    3. c

      Demonstrate a positive work ethicEMPL-ABILITY.2c

    4. d

      Consistently performs at defined level EMPL-ABILITY.2d

    5. e

      Follow through with promisesEMPL-ABILITY.2e

    6. f

      Follow workplace policies and proceduresEMPL-ABILITY.2f

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Explain workplace expectations.EMPL-ABILITY.3a

    2. b

      Complete work tasks according to established quality and quantity criteria.EMPL-ABILITY.3b

    3. c

      Resolves conflict at work according to protocolEMPL-ABILITY.3c

    4. d

      Participate in additional career development activities/trainingEMPL-ABILITY.3d

    5. e

      Demonstrate customer service according to workplace expectationsEMPL-ABILITY.3e

    6. f

      Make adjustments in behavior when requested by a supervisorEMPL-ABILITY.3f

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize 

    1. a

      Exhibit employability skills that meet employer expectations for competitive work standards.EMPL-ABILITY.4a

    2. b

      Demonstrate ability to utilize given resources to accomplish tasksEMPL-ABILITY.4b

    3. c

      Set employment goals and making a plan to reach those employment goalsEMPL-ABILITY.4c

    4. d

      Critic own performance and make adaptations as needed.EMPL-ABILITY.4d

    5. e

      Prepare for advancement by independently engaging in additional education and training opportunitiesEMPL-ABILITY.4e

    6. f

      Identify and anticipate needs EMPL-ABILITY.4f

    7. g

      Prioritize tasks based on importance, due date, etc.EMPL-ABILITY.4g

Self-Advocacy - The student understands rights, personal strengths, challenges, and preferences, requests accommodations and help as needed and makes choices and decisions based on their needs and preferences. WRS: 4, 6, 8, 10EMP-ADVOC

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Communicate a need using a preferred communication method EMP-ADVOC.1a

    2. b

      Identify needed accommodations EMP-ADVOC.1b

    3. c

      Recognize unfair work practicesEMP-ADVOC.1c

    4. d

      Recognize personal strengths and challengesEMP-ADVOC.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify how to meet personal needs within the context and policies of the workplaceEMP-ADVOC.2a

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Initiate request for assistance or accommodationEMP-ADVOC.3a

    2. b

      Describe self-advocacy strategiesEMP-ADVOC.3b

    3. c

      Understand their right to disclose or not disclose personal informationEMP-ADVOC.3c

    4. d

      Describe personal and a professional goals EMP-ADVOC.3d

    5. e

      Effectively communicate strengths, challenges and supports neededEMP-ADVOC.3e

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Apply skills of self-advocacy across settingsEMP-ADVOC.4a

    2. b

      Request accommodations as neededEMP-ADVOC.4b

    3. c

      Ask for professional referencesEMP-ADVOC.4c

    4. d

      Negotiate pay, responsibilities and benefitsEMP-ADVOC.4d

Problem Solving - The student independently takes a systematic approach to solving problems. WRS: 8, 10EMP-PROBL

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      React appropriately to an uncomfortable situation.EMP-PROBL.1a

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Recognize or acknowledges that there is a problemEMP-PROBL.2a

    2. b

      Identify possible solutions to problemsEMP-PROBL.2b

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Use available resources and problem solving strategies to identify solutionsEMP-PROBL.3a

    2. b

      Evaluate the possible outcomes of all possible solutions EMP-PROBL.3b

    3. c

      Select the best solution to solve the problemEMP-PROBL.3c

    4. d

      Evaluate the outcomes of the chosen decisionsEMP-PROBL.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Independently take initiative to identify and solve a given a problem or conflictEMP-PROBL.4a

    2. b

      Demonstrate flexibility and adaptabilityEMP-PROBL.4b

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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Applied Studies Curriculum Map

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