Career Planning and Development

Course Length

2 Semesters

Introducing high school students to the working world, this course provides the knowledge and insight necessary to compete in today’s challenging job market. This relevant and timely course helps students investigate careers as they apply to personal interests and abilities, develop skills and job search documents needed to enter the workforce, explore the rights of workers and traits of effective employees, and address the importance of professionalism and responsibility as careers change and evolve.

This two-semester course includes lessons in which students create a selfassessment profile, a cover letter, and a résumé that can be used in their educational or career portfolio.

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Overview of Concepts

• Unit 1: Introduction to Work
• Unit 2: Performing a Self-Assessment and Exploring Careers
• Unit 3: The Job Search Process
• Unit 4: Writing a professional Resume and Cover Letter
• Unit 5: The Interview
• Unit 6: Succeeding in the Workplace
• Unit 7: Working with Others
• Unit 8: Improving Your Professional Skills
• Unit 9: Taking Control of Your Evolving Career