2015 – 2016
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Orientation to Career and Technical Occupations
Program Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Diversified Education

Secondary – Middle School	
Program Number	9100310	
CIP Number	10989999OR	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE
ANY FIELD WHEN CERT REFLECTS BACHELOR OR HIGHER	
CTSO	ANY 	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Orientation to Career and Technical Occupations. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Identify resources and technology for career planning.
02.0	Identify available career and technical employment opportunities.
03.0	Identify components of self-understanding.
04.0	Define and demonstrate cognitive skills.
05.0	Identify and apply a variety of learning techniques and styles.
06.0	Develop effective communication skills.
07.0	Demonstrate leadership skills.
08.0	Demonstrate workplace readiness skills.

2015 – 2016
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	 	Orientation to Career and Technical Occupations
Course Number: 	9100310
Course Length:	Semester

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Identify resources and technology for career planning--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Using a variety of resources, assess personal abilities, temperaments, interests, values, experiences, personality traits, academic abilities, and work preferences.  	
01.02	Identify non-traditional career options.  	
01.03	Identify high skill/high wage occupations requiring specialized training with growth potential for future employment.  	
01.04	Using assessments and inventories, match results to a career goal.  	
01.05	Describe the steps involved in planning for education, career, and life goals.  	
01.06	Develop a career plan to include training/education requirements, tasks/responsibilities, employment prospects, and career/advancement opportunities.  	
01.07	Discuss advantages/disadvantages of entering the military, attending a trade/technical school, and/or enrolling at a community college/four-year university.  	
01.08	Begin creating a portfolio of documents for job placement.  	
02.0	Identify available career and technical employment opportunities--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Agriscience and Natural Resources.  	
02.02	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Construction	
02.03	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Manufacturing.  	
02.04	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution Services.  	
02.05	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Information Technology Services.  	
02.06	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Wholesale/Retail Sales and Services.  	
02.07	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Financial Services.  	
02.08	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Hospitality and Tourism.  	
02.09	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Business and Administrative Services.  	
02.10	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Health Services.  	
02.11	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Human Services.  	
02.12	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Arts and Communication Services.  	
02.13	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Legal and Protective Services.  	
02.14	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Services. 	
03.0	Identify components of self-understanding--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Explain how values are acquired and changed.  	
03.02	Explain how work is affected by values.  	
03.03	Identify how individuals from diverse backgrounds offer unique contributions	
03.04	Discuss methods for adapting learning styles to the method of instructional delivery.  	
04.0	Define and demonstrate cognitive skills--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe importance of time management to complete tasks accurately and on time.  	
04.02	Outline strategies for effective time management	
04.03	Describe role and relationship between values, aptitudes, abilities, and goal setting and attainment of academic and occupational skills.  	
04.04	Set personal goals and develop a plan of action to achieve those goals.  	
04.05	Identify problems and consequences of meeting goals.  	
04.06	Describe ways to deal with success and failure. 	
04.07	Exhibit awareness of and respect for others.	
04.08	Demonstrate ways to improve test-taking skills, including preparing for standardized tests.	
04.09	Explain the steps in decision-making.  	
04.10	Identify the process involved in problem solving.  	
04.11	Develop an action plan for solving problems and making decisions.  	
04.12	Identify strategies for building self-esteem and enhancing decision-making skills.  	
04.13	Demonstrate knowledge of the planning process.	
04.14	Demonstrate ability to think creatively and generate new ideas.	
04.15	Demonstrate the ability to conduct a systematic analysis of personal strengths and weaknesses.	
05.0	Identify and apply a variety of learning techniques and styles--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Describe the advantages of good note taking/outlining and listening skills.  	
05.02	Explain and apply a variety of strategies for knowledge retention of specific data, etc.  	
05.03	Describe and apply study techniques.  	
05.04	Discuss and employ a variety of test-taking strategies	
05.05	Discuss the seven intelligences as identified by Howard Gardner (musical, bodily-kinesthetic, logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal).  	
05.06	Discuss styles of learning as identified by Anthony Gregoric (concrete sequential, abstract sequential, abstract random, concrete random).  \	
05.07	Identify learning style as auditory language, visual language, auditory numerical, visual numerical, and/or auditory-visual-kinesthetic combination.  	
06.0	Develop effective communication skills--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify the effectiveness of assertive, aggressive, and passive communication.  	
06.02	Dramatize the impact of non-verbal behavior on communication.  	
06.03	Develop ways to provide effective feedback and deal with criticism.  	
06.04	Describe the importance of the proper use of grammar, vocabulary, diction, and etiquette.  	
06.05	Demonstrate ability to communicate in a multicultural setting.  	
06.06	Demonstrate ability to listen to, follow, and provide directions.  	
06.07	Participate in group and committee discussions to reach group consensus.  	
06.08	Write, edit, and revise a communication so that it presents information in a clear, correct, concise, complete, consistent, and courteous manner. 	
07.0	Demonstrate leadership skills--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate ability to negotiate, resolve conflict through peer mediation, handle stress, deal with undesirable behavior in others, share in task accomplishment, and build positive working relationships with others.  	
07.02	Identify characteristics of a leader and team member.  	
07.03	Define and practice brainstorming.  	
07.04	Describe the use of teams to increase productivity.  	
07.05	Demonstrate business and social etiquette.  	
08.0	Demonstrate workplace readiness skills--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify resources used in a job search.  	
08.02	Discuss importance of drug tests and criminal background checks in identifying possible employment options	
08.03	Identify steps of the job application process including arranging for references and proper documentation (e.g., green card).  	
08.04	Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming for employment.  	
08.05	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
08.06	Prepare a resume (electronic and traditional), letter of application, follow-up letter, acceptance/rejection letter, letter of resignation, letter of recommendation. 	
08.07	Complete a job application form neatly, legibly, and error free.  	
08.08	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques (behavioral).  	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Any CTSO is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml