Learner's Prep for Success

Course Description

The Learners Prep for Success course will prompt students to explore their aptitudes, skills, talents, interests, abilities, careers, jobs, and post-secondary education opportunities. Students will develop soft and communication skills to develop a plan for a successful future after high school. Students will focus on personal accountability, basic budgeting, career exploration, and resumes using real-world examples. Throughout the course, learners will develop and improve communication, research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology skills.

Course Big Ideas

Reflecting and assessing oneself, and developing a growth mindset that will help propel students in a new, global world.
The purpose and importance of communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
In a global economy, being an informed financial consumer relates directly to one’s success in navigating a personal/family budget and lifestyle.
Training and education after high school leads to an increase in earning potential.
Lifelong learning is important to an individual’s well-being, both personally and professionally.

Course Essential Questions

What are the important design principles of an effective presentation to engage listeners?
Why are good reading skills important for future success?
How is a personal budget impacted by career choices?
Why is work/career important in the life of an individual?
What skills must you develop in order to reach your goals?
How can a PLN contribute to lifelong learning?
What is a growth mindset? Do I possess a growth mindset? How do I develop a growth mindset?

Course Competencies

Evaluation
Analysis
Research
Synthesis
Compare and contrast

Course Assessments

Discussion posts
Simulation activities
Small/large group discussions
Portfolio
PLN

13.2.11.A Apply effective speaking and listening skills used in a job interview.
13.2.11.B Apply research skills in searching for a job, including but not limited to: CareerLinks, O-Net, Networking, Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide.
13.2.11.C Develop and assemble for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: job application, letter of appreciation following interview, letter of introduction, postsecondary education applications, request for letter of recommendation, resume.
13.2.11.D Demonstrate, in the career acquisition process, the application of essential workplace skills/knowledge, such as but not limited to: commitment, communication, dependability, health/safety, laws/regulations (the disabilities act, child labor laws, fair labor standards, OSHA, etc).
13.2.11.E Evaluate time management strategies for both personal and professional situations.
13.2.11.F Evaluate strategies for career retention and advancement in response to the changing global workplace.
13.1.11.G Evaluate the impact of lifelong learning on career retention and advancement.

13.1.11.D Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: career days, career portfolio, community service, cooperative education, senior exit project, internship, job shadowing, PT employment, apprenticeship, or school-based enterprise.
13.1.11.E Justify the selection of a career.
13.1.11.F Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate Degree, Baccalaureate degree, Certificate/License, Entrepreneurship, Employment (PT or FT), Industry training, military training, professional degree, registered apprenticeship, tech prep, vocational rehab centers.
13.1.11.G Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of a career portfolio.
13.1.11.H Review personal high school plan against the current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests.
13.3.11.D Develop a personal budget based on career choice, such as, but not limited to: charitable contributions, fixed/variable expenses, gross pay, net pay, other income sources, savings, taxes

13.3.11.D Develop a personal budget based on career choice, such as, but not limited to: charitable contributions, fixed/variable expenses, gross pay, net pay, other income sources, savings, taxes.
13.3.11.F Evaluate strategies for career retention and advancement in response to the changing global workplace.

PA Core Standards- ELA

CC.1.5.11.C Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
CC.1.5.11.D Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective; organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.