P. Smith
Career Preparedness - 1
Syllabus
Career Preparedness
Career Preparedness is a one-credit, full-year course that fulfills the new Alabama State Department of Education requirement for graduation in the areas of financial literacy, computer literacy, and online learning experience. The course contains financial literacy information that introduces students to the management of personal and family resources to achieve personal goals. Content provides opportunities for students to explore consumer behavior, laws, and legislation, consumer protections, consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer decision-making, advertising and promotional techniques, individual and family money management, banking services, use of credit, and income tax. The course also provides extensive career-related exploration on a web-based career training system. Using this system, students will design a 4-year academic plan for their high school career; thus meeting the online learning experience and the 4-year plan requirement for graduation. Also, this course is designed to provide students with technology fluency appropriate for the 21st century. Components of the course will provide students with the skills to conduct research and solve problems, demonstrate creative thinking, develop innovative products, and practice safe, ethical, and legal use of technology systems. This course component satisfies the graduation requirement for computer literacy.
Course ContentCareer Preparedness A:
Personal Decision Making
- Decision-Making Process
Academic Planning and Career Development
- Workforce Behaviors
- Workplace Etiquette
- Personal Skills Interests and Abilities Related to Current Career Opportunities
- Assessments that Identify Personal Areas of Interest and Aptitude
- Career Options from the 16 National Career Clusters
- Safety and Health Standards in the Workplace
- The Employment Process
- Job Searches
- Completion of Job Applications
- Writing a Resume
- Interview Skills
- Completion of Required Employment Forms
- Use of Word Processing Software to Write Correspondence Documents
Technology Skill Applications
- Diagnose Problems
- Hardware
- Software
- Advanced Technology Skills
- Compressing
- Converting
- Importing
- Backing Up Files
- Transferring Data Among Applications
- Functions of Various Operating Systems
- Emerging Technologies and Forecast Innovations
- Use of Emerging Technology Resources Including Social Networking, and Other Electronic Communications
- Digital Citizenship
- Consequences of Illegal and Unethical Use of Technology Systems and Digital Content
- Copyright Laws and Policies
- Creating and Maintaining a Positive Digital Footprint
- Critique Internet and Digital Information
- Sources of Digital Content Using a Style Manual
Course ContentCareer Preparedness B:
Academic Planning and Career Development
- Workforce Behaviors
- Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment and Appropriate Workplace Action
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Personal Preference, Education, and Training to Demands of the Workplace
- Personal Career Goal Based on results of Assessments
- Employee Benefits and Incentives Related to Career Choices
- Calculate Net Pay from a Gross Salary
- Advanced Database Features Used to Examine the Effect of Career Choice on Lifestyle
- Postsecondary/Higher Education Admissions and Financial Processes
- Application for Admission
- Financial Aid Process
- Electronic Portfolio Using Digital Tools
- Contents of Portfolio
- Cover Letter
- Current Resume
- Completed Job Application
- Assessment results
- Curriculum Samples
- Four-Year Educational Plan
- Education/Career Preparedness Checklist
- Other: Examples of Academic and Career Preparedness Achievements
- Advanced Features of Word Processing
- Advanced Features of Multimedia Software to Create and Make Presentations Using Effective Communication Skills
Technology Skill Applications
- Diagnose Problems
- Advanced Network Systems
- Utilize an Online Learning Management System
- Minimizing Exposure to Identity Theft, Fraudulent Schemes, Unethical Sales Practices, and Exorbitant Service Fees
- Online Safety Precautions
Managing Finances and Budgeting
- Create and Utilize a Plan for Earning, Spending, Saving, and Giving Using Spreadsheets, Online Resources, or Commercial Software
- Create a Budget, Net Worth Statement and Income Expense Statement
- Utilize Spreadsheet Features
- Types of Income Other than Wages
- Evaluate Various Methods of Acquiring Major purchases
- Impact of Personal Preferences, Advertising, Marketing, Peer Pressures, and Family History on Consumer Choices and DecisionMaking in the Marketplace
- Compare Goods and Services to Determine Best Value
- Different Payment Methods
Saving and Investing
- Differences in the Purpose of Saving and Objectives with Investing
- Principles of Compound Interest and Rule 72
- Buying and Selling Investments
- Different Retirement Options
Banking and Financial Institutions
- Types of Financial Institutions
- Services Related to Costs Associated with Financial Institutions
- Manage Checking and Savings Accounts, balance Bank Statements, and Use Online Financial Services
Credit and Debt
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Credit
- Credit Card Offerings and the Impact on Personal Finances
- Why Credit ratings and Credit Reports Are Important to Consumers
- Building and Maintaining a Good Credit Score
- Implications of Entering into Contracts and Binding Agreements
- Legal and Illegal Types of Credit
- Implications of Bankruptcy
Risk Management and Insurance
- Types of Insurance Associated with Different Risks
- Factors that Reduce cost of Insurance
- Which Perils are Insurable
- Develop a Plan for Financial Security in the Event of Disaster
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East Lawrence High School
Vision
Prepare students who can communicate, think critically, use modern technology, and realize the importance of life-long learning.
Mission
Provide the climate, resources, and leadership needed to prepare productive citizens by working hand-in-hand with our stakeholders.