Build awareness of the variety of careers available and begin to identify areas of interest. Students are aware of the role of postsecondary education.
Sample Student Learning Outcome Students understand the types of postsecondary education and training required in the career field of interest.
Experiences might include: Review and update 4-year plans Complete online career related programs and assessments such as F4K, CFNC Career speakers Job shadowing Career & College Fairs Great Xplorations Project-based learning - STEM College visits First Impressions Workshop Leadership development through GLC and after school clubs College and career readiness workshops Student-Led Conferences Girls Leadership Summit Community service Junior Achievements through CTE High Climbers Career and Leadership Summit Activate Good Service Project Fair School based mentors- GLC High School Rule of Law Conference Introduce a Girl to Engineering STEM Day @ General Assembly WRAL job shadowing Business mentors through adopt a GLC
Learning ABOUT Work Experiences provide students with a deeper understanding of the work-place. Students explore career options to provide motivation and inform decision-making in high school and postsecondary education. Students have the opportunity to explore and refine areas of interest and prepare for higher intensity work-based learning experiences through interactions with business partners. This includes learning about the basic skills necessary for work- based learning experiences such as internships. Sample Student Learning Outcome Students are able to give examples of how her skills and interests relate to the career fields/occupations. Experiences may include: Update career assessments College visits Career & College Fairs Career speakers College and Career readiness workshops Student-Led Conferences Informational Interviews Junior Achievements through CTE Project based learning - STEM School based mentors - GLC Business mentors through GLC Resume writing skills & Practice interviews Xtreme Beginnings High Climbers Career and Leadership Summit Girls Leadership Summit High School Rule of Law STEM Day @ General Assembly Leadership development through GLC and after school clubs Networking Skills Personal Branding & Social Media Community Service Early college application & tier conference College Success Series including early college transition
Learning THROUGH Work Experiences are designed to help students develop the basic foundation skills needed for college and career readiness. Students apply learning through practical experience and interactions with professionals from industry and the community (higher-order thinking, technical skills, academic skills and applied workplace skills). This includes learning about the basic skills necessary for work-based learning experiences such as internships.
Sample Student Learning Outcome Students are able to work with diverse teams and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Experiences might include: Experiential Learning Opportunities Career & College Fairs Career speakers Financial Literacy Workshops o Reality of Money o Get Smart About Credit Informational Interviews Business mentors Networking Skills Social media & personal branding Work ethics Resume updates Leadership Development Community service Prep for internship Skills To Pay College visits College research Right Fit Choosing the right college College majors scorecard College Survival and Success Survey
Learning FOR Work Training for postsecondary education and/or employment in a specific range of occupations.
Sample Student Learning Outcome Students are able to demonstrate knowledge of occupations in a career and skills specific to employment in a range field.
Experiences might include: Internship Comprehensive project/presentation Business mentors Certifications/credentials Leadership Development Community service College application process
Adapted from NAFs Guide to Work-Based Learning and Connect Ed Career Awareness 9 th Grade