SAMPLE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CONTINUUM
Learning ABOUT Work
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 Learni ng Outcome Students understand the types of postsecondary education and training required in the career field of interest.
Experiences might i ncl ude: Review and update 4-year plans Complete online career related programs and assessments such as F4K, CFNC Career speakers J ob shadowing Career & College Fairs Great Xplorations Project-based learning - STEM College visits First Impressions Workshop Leadership development through advisory and CTSOs College and career readiness workshops Student-Led Conferences Community service J unior Achievements through CTE High Climbers Career and Leadership Summit Mentorships High School Rule of Law Conference Introduce a Girl to Engineering STEM Day @ General Assembly WRAL job shadowing
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 Learni ng Outcome Students are able to give examples of how her skills and interests relate to the career fields/occupations. Experiences may i ncl ude: Update career assessments College visits Career & College Fairs Career speakers College and Career readiness workshops Student-Led Conferences Informational Interviews J unior Achievements through CTE Project based learning - STEM Mentorships Resume writing skills & Practice interviews Xtreme Beginnings High Climbers Career and Leadership Summit High School Rule of Law STEM Day @ General Assembly Leadership development through advisory and CTSOs Networking Skills Personal Branding & Social Media Community Service
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 Learni ng Outcome Students are able to work with diverse teams and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Experiences might i ncl ude: 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 the Bills College visits College research Right FitChoosing 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 Learni ng Outcome Students are able to demonstrate knowledge of occupations in a career and skills specific to employment in a range field.
Experiences might i ncl ude: 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