Career and Work Readiness

  • The Career and Work Readiness Program is for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) who are ready to begin the process of transition from school to work/career. Being “work ready” requires preparation, practice, exploration, and work experience in order to be successful in reaching their employment and vocational goals. Preparing for a career requires the knowledge of the students’ interests and aptitudes. Successful students must demonstrate independence skills and be willing to explore careers both at King Tech and through research, participate in the class business, dress professionally on Wednesdays and work to improve their skills (work/social) throughout the semester. Students will complete an employment portfolio, resume, career research, formal interview, and create other documents necessary for the job search and employment. Additional activities include transition planning, introduction to financial literacy, and access to related community agencies. This class is designed to prepare the student to become competitively employed, seek and apply for training through college, vocational training, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training programs. Students can earn basic certifications to assist with employment such as Food Handlers Card, and Customer Service Training. Students will become familiar with related agencies such as DVR and the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, both of which can assist them with the transition from high school to post-secondary options.

     

    A student must have IEP Grade Level 11-12.

     

     

  • Career and Work Readiness

     

    Dayna Durr - Instructor

     

    Career and Work Readiness Video Promo 

    Career Readiness Career Tree

     

    Why take this course?

    • Develop the skills to get and keep a job of your choice
    • Plan and explore your career
    • Examine your willingness to try new tasks and be open to new ideas

  • • Credits and Certifications

    0.5 English 11–12

    0.5 Pre-Vocational Ed. 11–12

    0.5 Work Experience 11–12

     

    • Skills

    Employment/portfolio development

    Teamwork efficacy

    Effective communication with customers

    Identifying safe work procedures

    Recognizing and handling time management problems on the job

    Maintain appropriate work attire

    Practice work maturity skills

    Workplace problem solving

    Taking charge of job responsibilities

    Interpreting and writing work-related correspondence

    Understanding basic business applications

    Introduction to financial literacy

    Social etiquette in the workplace