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Course · AL
Career Explorations
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Career Explorations is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore career opportunities and become aware of the importance of basic technology, work ethics, communication skills, the value of work, leadership skills, and basic employability skills. Students will begin investigating career paths to match their interests and abilities, which builds the foundation for future course selection and postsecondary options.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDiscuss and demonstrate ways to value diversityDemonstrate basic hardware and software technology skills in using digital devicesExplain personal and societal benefits of participating in the workforceDeliver workplace presentations that utilize eye contact, clear enunciation, and visual aids during presentations to enhUtilize active listening skills to obtain, clarify, and summarize information in the workplaceSummarize written materials from various career resources clearly, succinctly, and accuratelyDemonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities, including willingness to acquire new knowledge and skillsDescribe employment skills needed for obtaining and maintaining a jobDemonstrate interpersonal skills, including teamwork, conflict management, problem-solving, and networkingResearch and demonstrate leadership skills for creating an environment that fosters mutual trust and respectLocate resources to determine job and career opportunities related to fields covered in the Alabama CareerIdentify employment opportunities to match personal interests and aptitudesCreate a personal plan of study to meet career goals and objectives and cite resources used to create the plan