Course Syllabus/Description
Career Exploration is an introductory course designed to assist students in (a) discovering their personal strengths and abilities, (b) understanding opportunities available to them in different career areas, and (c) practicing skills necessary to excel in the workforce and in post secondary learning. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will know and exhibit soft skills (e.g. teamwork, creative thinking, and problem solving), as well as more technical skills (e.g. resume building and written communications) related to career exploration and experience. Students will also learn about and be exposed to existing CTE pathways and elective focus options within a high school setting and will learn how to successfully transition into a district recognized career academy or program of study.
Main Topics
1. Personal Assessment and Goal Development
2. Academic Achievement
3. Qualities for Success
4. Communication
5. High School, Post Secondary, and Career Planning
6. Experiential Learning (Career Materials and Prep)
Standards
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/ccte/cte/cte_std_career_exploration.pdf
Expectations
- I expect each one of you to act responsibly.
- Do not speak when I am speaking.
- Be respectful to your classmates as well as to me.
- You should be prepared to learn each day.
Goals
- Everyone should strive to make an A in this class.
- Be on time
- Have textbook (if available), pen/pencil, writing paper, ear buds, and notebook every day.
Evaluation/Grades
- Chapter/Unit Exams – 50%
- Daily Work – 20%
- Group Projects/Presentations – 15%
- Final Exam – 15%
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