Standard 1

Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.1	Develop skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.
1.2	Analyze methods to organize, plan, and manage resources and time effectively.
1.3	Evaluate procedures to enhance quality work.

Standard 2

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Develop leadership presentation skills using technology.
2.2	Demonstrate leadership skills in classroom activities.
2.3	Relate the importance of leadership skills to workplace success.

Standard 3

Identify, plan and prepare for a future career
3.1	Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities related to career planning.
3.2	Research a specific career for information on education, training, job outlook, etc.
3.3	Develop a portfolio of work representing employability tools created for seeking employment.
3.4	Make a career plan.
3.5	Explore career cluster to determine possible choice of career.
3.6	Perform activities involving short and long-term goal setting.

Standard 4

Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.
4.1	Explore various areas of business for workplace and personal knowledge.
4.2	Evaluate skills necessary for employment in specific business area.
4.3	Relate career clusters to business or possible career choice.
4.4	Utilize sources of information to investigate information on careers.

Standard 5

Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Identify correct customer service features for the workplace.
5.2	Demonstrate proper written and verbal communication skills.
5.3	Utilize basic skills of correct customer service and communications.

Standard 6

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology
6.1	Explore how technology is used in businesses today.
6.2	Perform communication tasks using technology.

Content Outline

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Getting Ready	7 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Careers 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3
Content:
Students will learn about planning for career success, influences on career choices, and understanding themselves.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete an interest inventory, Job vs. Occupation vs. Career project, and influences project.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, Guest Speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Narrowing the Choices	7 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Careers 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4
Content:
Students will learn about futurecasting, workplace diversity, global careers, entrepreneurship, and decision making.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete a forecasting project, diversity project, and decision making project.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, Guest Speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Planning	7 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Careers 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, and 3.6
Content:
Students will learn about setting goals, career preparation choices, and planning for education and training.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete projects in setting goals, career preparation, and the education/training path.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, Guest Speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Preparing for the Next Step	7 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Careers 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, and 6.2
Content:
Students will learn about succeeding in a career, teamwork, and understanding the workplace.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete projects in adjusting to the workplace, building a team, and employment laws.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, Guest Speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Creating Tools for the Future	8 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Careers 3.3 and 3.5
Content:
Students will learn about searching for a job, applying for a job, and interviewing.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete a job search, create a resume, cover letter, and participate in a mock interview.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, Guest Speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Course Syllabus

Careers 9^th-12^th Grades

Rationale and Course Description

This course is designed to help students gain a greater understanding of themselves and the world of work by facilitating the development of exploratory and decision-making skills. The one-semester course concerns itself with the whole life pattern of the individual as it relates to work. Students gain understanding in entry-level job opportunities, career paths, job search procedures, job applications and the interview process, employer/employee relationships, and current job issues and concerns.

How will students learn?

The instruction will be conducted through the use of lecture, textbooks, handouts, hands-on exercises, and computer/special projects assigned by the instructor. Students will work independently and in teams that will enable them to learn how to complete projects by themselves and/or as a team member. Assignments will require students to draw upon academic skills in reading, writing and math.

Content Outline

Students will complete units in:

Getting Ready

Narrowing the Choices

Planning

Preparing for the Next Step

Creating Tools for the Future

How will students be assessed?

Student assessment will be based on work completed, group work, written and oral presentations, and test scores. Research will be completed through the use of computer programs; including but not limited to the Internet, library usage, and local businesses. Students will be given ample opportunity to complete assigned projects to meet course requirements. To help meet these requirements, students will learn how to evaluate their progress and make adjustments as needed throughout the course.

Major Projects/Products

Students will complete major projects in planning for career success, career exploration, understanding the workplace, and applying and interviewing for a job.

Learning Resources

Students will learn using textbook, internet, guest speakers, and other various resources.

Grading Policy

Make-Up Work Policy

Pacing Calendar

1^st Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.1	Develop skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.
1.2	Analyze methods to organize, plan, and manage resources and time effectively.
Standard 3: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.1	Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities related to career planning.
3.5	Explore career cluster to determine possible choice of career.

2nd Quarter

Standard 3: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.2	Research a specific career for information on education, training, job outlook, etc.
3.3	Develop a portfolio of work representing employability tools created for seeking employment.
3.4	Make a career plan.

3rd Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.3	Evaluate procedures to enhance quality work.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Develop leadership presentation skills using technology.
2.2	Demonstrate leadership skills in classroom activities.
2.3	Relate the importance of leadership skills to workplace success.

4th Quarter

Standard 5: Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Identify correct customer service features for the workplace.
5.2	Demonstrate proper written and verbal communication skills.
5.3	Utilize basic skills of correct customer service and communications.
Standard 6: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
6.1	Explore how technology is used in businesses today.
6.2	Perform communication tasks using technology.