Course+Syllabus

=Career Preparation= =Course Syllabus=

COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters TEACHER: Estie Cuellar ROOM #: 101 PHONE #: 713.251.3200 EMAIL ADDRESS: Lois.Cuellar@springbranchisd.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences and supports strong partnerships among school, business, and community stakeholders. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a fast-changing workplace. This instructional arrangement should be an advanced component of a student’s individual program of study. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to their training station, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE: = I. Employability Skills = A. Identifying Employment Opportunities B. Essential Workplace Skills C. Personal Resume D. Job Search Documents E. Interview Techniques F. Employment Documents

= II. Developing Skills for Success = A. Grooming and Appearance B. Dependability, Punctuality and Initiative C. Positive Interpersonal Skills D. Business and Personal Etiquette E. Productive Work Habits F. Working Well With Others G. Fulfilling Work Responsibilities H. Physical and Mental Health I. Securing, Maintaining and Terminating Employment

= III. Work Ethics and Employer Expectations = A. Personal Integrity B. Teamwork and Conflict Resolution C. Employer Expectations D. Respect for the Rights of Others E. Developing Listening Skills F. Using Listening Skills G. Ethical Standards H. Organizational Policies and Procedures

= IV. Academic Skills = A. Mathematical skills and business transactions B. Personal Budget C. Interpreting Data D. Compiling Workplace Documents

= V. Ethical Behavior and legal Responsibilities = A. Workplace Policies and Procedures B. Responsible and Ethical Behavior C. Fair Labor Standards Act D. Breach of Confidentiality E. Career-related Laws

= VI. Self-Development Techniques = A. Team-building Skills B. Leadership Skills

= VII. Workplace Safety = A. Safe Working Practices B. Occupational Safety Practices C. Unsafe Work Practices and Attitudes D. OSHA Regulations E. Health and Wellness Practices Relating to Job Performance

= VIII. Career Retention and Advancement = A. Employment Outlook B. Entrepreneurial Opportunities C. Career Rewards and Demands D. Changing Global Workplace E. Rights and Responsibilities F. Money-Management and Financial-Planning Techniques

= IX. Professional Advancement = A. Employment Salaries and Benefits B. Career Rewards and Demands C. Career Choice Determinants D. Continuing Educational Opportunities

GRADING Policy: Employer Evaluation (Practicum) 34% Daily Work 33% Projects/Tests 33%