Course+Syllabus

=Career Prep= =Course Syllabus=

COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters TEACHER: Estie Cuellar ROOM #: 101 PHONE #: 713.251.3200 EMAIL ADDRESS: Lois.Cuellar@springbranchisd.com COURSE DESCRIPTION: Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences and supports strong partnerships among school, business, and community stakeholders. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a fast-changing workplace. This instructional arrangement should be an advanced component of a student’s individual program of study. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to their training station, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE: = I. Employability Skills   =

F. Employment Documents
= II. Developing Skills for Success =

I. Securing, Maintaining and Terminating Employment
= III. Work Ethics and Employer Expectations =

H. Organizational Policies and Procedures
= IV. Academic Skills =

D. Compiling Workplace Documents
= V. Ethical Behavior and legal Responsibilities  =

E. Career-related Laws
= VI. Self-Development Techniques =

B. Leadership Skills
= VII. Workplace Safety =

E. Health and Wellness Practices Relating to Job Performance
= VIII. Career Retention and Advancement =

F. Money-Management and Financial-Planning Techniques
= IX. Professional Advancement =

GRADING Policy: Employer Evaluation 34% Daily Work 33% Tests 33%