Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 
This program is daggered.  The last year to report enrollment is 25-26. 

Program Title:	Work Experience
Program Type:	Non Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Additional CTE Programs/Courses 

Secondary – Non Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8301600	
CIP Number	10988640CP	
Grade Level	9-12	
Standard Length	Multiple Credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	BPA, DECA, FBLA-PBL, FCCLA, FFA, FL-TSA, FPSA, HOSA, SkillsUSA 	
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 Diversified Education.

The content includes but is not limited to Diversified Education.  

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

Program Structure

The purpose of this program is to provide support for at-risk students.  This support shall be provided through instruction in the methods of acquiring the necessary human relations skills, work ethic, and common knowledge required for successful employment and for selection of a career plan that will guide the transition from school-to-work.  Concurrently, the student is to be engaged in paid, supervised part-time employment as a means of gaining experience in a bona-fide work environment in compliance with the Child Labor Law established by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Federal Child Labor Regulation 3 allows 14 and 15 year old students to work during the school day, between 7 AM and 7 PM, for a maximum of 18 hours per week, and a maximum of 3 hours per day, in any occupation permitted by Florida Child Labor Law, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and/or in any occupation for which a variance (Student Learner Exemption Agreement) has been obtained from the Department of Labor and Employment Security https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/whd/flsa/cl/exemptions.asp. 

Opportunities are to be provided for the student to obtain competencies and recognition through successful work experience and to satisfactorily complete a high school education.

A student may not enroll in a Work Experience class without concurrent enrollment in Work Experience-OJT (8301650).  Also, a student may not enroll in Work Experience-OJT (8301650) without previous or concurrent enrollment in a Work Experience class.  Each student enrolled in the Work Experience 1, 2, 3, or 4 courses may earn one credit.  A minimum of 1 credit for on-the-job employment experiences may be earned for each year the student is enrolled in Work Experience-OJT. 

The student must be paid for work performed and must be directly supervised.  Supervised on-the-job activities may be continued as a summer learning experience without classroom instruction for students who previously participated successfully in the in-school and on-the-job instructional activities.

A beginning Work Experience student will be placed in the 8301610-Work Experience 1 course.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8301610	Work Experience 1	ANY FIELD WHEN CERT REFLECTS BACHELORS OR HIGHER 
COOR WK EXP @7 
	1 credit	2		
8301620	Work Experience 2		1 credit	2		
8301630	Work Experience 3		1 credit	2		
8301640	Work Experience 4		1 credit	2		
8301650	Work Experience OJT		multiple credits	2		
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics)

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

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

Work Experience 1 & Work Experience 2 
01.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
02.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
03.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. 
04.0	Define, demonstrate proficiency, and analyze the ability to apply mathematical skills.
05.0	Define, demonstrate, and maintain personal hygiene and health.
06.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies.
07.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives.
08.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess techniques to maintain professionalism.
09.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess cognitive skills.
10.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
11.0	Use information technology tools.
12.0	Define, demonstrate, and evaluate understanding of economic and entrepreneurial principles.
13.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess the importance of determining career options.

Work Experience 3 & Work Experience 4 
14.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
15.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
16.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. 
17.0	Define, demonstrate proficiency, and analyze the ability to apply mathematical skills.
18.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies.
19.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives.
20.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess techniques to maintain professionalism.
21.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess cognitive skills.
22.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
23.0	Use information technology tools.
24.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess the importance of determining career options.

Work Experience OJT
25.0	Perform designated job skills.
26.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
27.0	Perform designated recordkeeping skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Work Experience 1
Course Number: 	8301610
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to meet the minimum student performance standards as outlined in the program framework and to provide remedial instruction when needed.  Students first entering the program begin with this course.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable. 	
01.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies. 	
01.03	Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.  	
01.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.  	
01.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.  	
01.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.  	
01.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.  	
01.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.  	
01.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.  	
02.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.  	
02.02	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
02.03	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.   	
03.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.  	
03.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.  	
03.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.  	
03.04	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.  	
03.05	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.  	
03.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.  	
03.07	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.  	
04.0	Define, demonstrate proficiency, and analyze the ability to apply mathematical skills. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Compute weekly and annual wages.  	
04.02	Compute wages when overtime is worked.  	
04.03	Determine wages for jobs when piecework or tips are involved.	
04.04	Compute annual salary.  	
04.05	Use rounding to determine salary in a pay period.  	
04.06	Use percentages and decimals to compute commissions.	
04.07	Identify differences between gross and net pay.  	
04.08	Change prices from cents to dollars and from dollars to cents.	
04.09	Compute the cost of single and multiple items.	
04.10	Compute change and count back correctly.	
04.11	Use information on coupons to determine the cost of an item when a coupon is used.	
04.12	Create a coupon.	
04.13	Compute and compare unit prices.	
04.14	Complete a 1040EZ federal income tax form.	
05.0	Define, demonstrate, and maintain personal hygiene and health. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify advantages of a healthy life style. 	
05.02	Identify factors that influence wellness.  	
05.03	Assess importance of emotional mental health.  	
05.04	Demonstrate types of exercises designed to enhance health/wellness. 	
05.05	Identify benefits of good nutrition, proper rest, and exercise. 	
06.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.  	
06.02	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.  	
06.03	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.  	
06.04	Complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.  	
06.05	Maintain financial records.  	
06.06	Read and reconcile financial statements.  	
06.07	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.	
07.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.  	
07.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.  	
07.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.  	
07.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.  	
08.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess techniques to maintain professionalism. The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify items to be included in an employment orientation.  	
08.02	Identify work-related terminology.  	
08.03	Role-play the importance of respect for the rights of others in the maintenance of a positive working environment.	
08.04	Demonstrate methods of displaying a positive work attitude.	
08.05	Explain initiative and resourcefulness.  	
08.06	Demonstrate appropriate workplace social behavior including ability to remain calm and in control in challenging situations.	
08.07	Define and practice compassion, fairness, honesty, integrity, perseverance, courtesy, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, and trustworthiness. 	
09.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess cognitive skills. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Describe the importance of time management to complete tasks accurately and on time.    	
09.02	Outline strategies for effective time management.	
09.03	Describe role and relationship between values, aptitudes, abilities, goal setting, and attainment of academic and occupational skills.  	
09.04	Set personal goals and develop a plan of action to achieve those goals.	
09.05	Identify problems and consequences of meeting goals. 	
09.06	Describe ways to deal with success and failure.	
09.07	Exhibit awareness of and respect for others.	
09.08	Demonstrate ways to improve test-taking skills, including preparing for standardized tests.	
10.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Describe the basic nature of self-understanding.  	
10.02	Identify and demonstrate positive personality traits. 	
10.03	Using interpersonal skills, demonstrate the ability to appropriately express feelings, reactions, ideas, opinions, wants, and needs. 	
10.04	Role-play behaviors that will promote effective human relations.	
10.05	Practice the skills of communicating with customers to identify their needs and expectations.	
10.06	Practice the ability to work cooperatively with others as a team member.	
10.07	Demonstrate ability to adjust one’s behavior to fit the dynamics of a situation.	
10.08	Demonstrate respect for the opinions, customs, and individual differences of others.	
10.09	Interact in a socially appropriate manner.	
10.10	Practice assuming responsibility for decisions and actions.	
10.11	Channel and control emotional reactions professionally.	
10.12	Practice setting personal priorities.	
10.13	Identify the differences between assertiveness and aggressiveness.   	
10.14	Describe acceptable ways to deal with success and failure.  	
11.0	Use information technology tools. The student will be able to:	
11.01	Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency.  	
11.02	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and Internet applications.  	
11.03	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.  	
11.04	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.  	
13.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess the importance of determining career options. The student will be able to:	
13.01	Use a variety of sources and methods to determine career interests and abilities.	
13.02	Identify and describe personal skills, interests, values, experiences, personality traits, and academic abilities.   	
13.03	Identify non-traditional career options. 	
13.04	Debate how educational level affects career choice. 	
13.05	Explain importance of networking when researching occupations.  	
13.06	Identify advantages of attending a trade or technical school.  	
13.07	Identify career training available in the military services.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Work Experience 2
Course Number: 	8301620
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed for the second year returning Work Experience student and will provide remediation when needed.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.  	
01.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.  	
01.03	Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.  	
01.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.  	
01.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.  	
01.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.  	
01.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.  	
01.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.  	
01.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.  	
02.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.  	
02.02	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
02.03	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.   	
03.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.  	
03.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.  	
03.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.  	
03.04	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.  	
03.05	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.  	
03.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.  	
03.07	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.  	
04.0	Define, demonstrate proficiency, and analyze the ability to apply mathematical skills. The student will be able to:	
04.15	Interpret quantitative information from tables, charts, and graphs as related to the workplace. 	
04.16	Compute ratios and percentages as related to the workplace.	
04.17	Calculate distance, weight, area, volume, and/or time problems as related to the workplace. 	
04.18	Determine costs, time, and resources needed to complete a task within the workplace.	
04.19	Use an advertisement to determine the total cost of several items with different quantities.  	
05.0	Define, demonstrate, and maintain personal hygiene and health. The student will be able to:	
05.06	Plan a menu that includes all the major food groups.	
05.07	Identify available counseling and community services. 	
05.08	Summarize need for preventive medical practices.  	
05.09	Identify the physiological and social implications of personal hygiene practices.  	
05.10	Demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid for self-care.  	
06.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.  	
06.02	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.  	
06.03	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.  	
06.04	Complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.  	
06.05	Maintain financial records.  	
06.06	Read and reconcile financial statements.  	
06.07	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.	
07.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.  	
07.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.  	
07.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.  	
07.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.  	
08.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess techniques to maintain professionalism. The student will be able to:	
08.08	Demonstrate ability to take direction, accept constructive criticism, and adjust behavior to fit the dynamics of a situation.	
08.09	Define ethics as applicable to the workplace.  	
08.10	Establish a personal code of ethics.	
08.11	Explain importance of maintaining quality standards, regular work habits, and pride in work accomplished.	
08.12	Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively in a group to resolve challenges and make decisions.	
08.13	Identify how individuals from diverse backgrounds offer unique contributions.  	
09.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess cognitive skills. The student will be able to:	
09.09	Explain the steps involved in decision-making. 	
09.10	Identify the process involved in problem-solving. 	
09.11	Develop an action plan for solving problems and making decisions using critical thinking skills. 	
09.12	Identify strategies for building self-esteem and enhancing decision-making skills. 	
09.13	Demonstrate knowledge of the planning process.	
10.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. The student will be able to:	
10.15	Demonstrate the ability to offer and accept constructive criticism.	
10.16	Identify areas where personal change and adjustment may be necessary. 	
10.17	Exhibit open-mindedness towards ideas and opinions different from your own.	
11.0	Use information technology tools. The student will be able to:	
11.01	Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency.  	
11.02	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and Internet applications.  	
11.03	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.  	
11.04	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.  	
12.0	Define, demonstrate, and evaluate understanding of economic and entrepreneurial principles. The student will be able to:	
12.01	Define economy, free enterprise, producers, consumers, and marketplace.  	
12.02	Debate why prices fluctuate as a result of supply and demand, production costs, and competition. 	
12.03	Explain the impact of unemployment and underemployment on the economy. 	
12.04	Define entrepreneur and entrepreneurship. 	
12.05	Evaluate available types of business opportunities compatible with your skills and career interests. 	
12.06	List advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship. 	
12.07	Identify the behaviors and attitudes commonly found in entrepreneurs.	
12.08	Explain the primary means of going into business.  	
12.09	Describe the different legal forms of business ownership.  	
12.10	Identify key factors in selecting a business location.	
12.11	Compare and contrast owning a business with being an employee.	
13.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess the importance of determining career options. The student will be able to:	
13.08	Select an occupational area and identify its career opportunities, employment prospects, educational requirements, and advancement opportunities.	
13.09	Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to the selected occupational area.  	
13.10	Explain the influence of life roles on career choice.  	
13.11	Analyze changes occurring in the workplace.  	
13.12	Identify and locate local employment agencies and web-based job search sites.  	
13.13	Review the importance of updating occupational skills and knowledge through training, continuing education, and life-long learning.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Work Experience 3 
Course Number: 	8301630
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed for the third year returning Work Experience student and will provide remediation when needed.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
14.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills. The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.  	
14.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.  	
14.03	Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.  	
14.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.  	
14.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.  	
14.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.  	
14.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.  	
14.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.  	
14.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.  	
15.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. The student will be able to:	
15.01	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.  	
15.02	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
15.03	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.   	
16.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.  	
16.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.  	
16.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.  	
16.04	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.  	
16.05	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.  	
16.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.  	
16.07	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.  	
17.0	Define, demonstrate proficiency, and analyze the ability to apply mathematical skills. The student will be able to:	
17.01	Calculate the areas of surface and complete an accurate estimate of the cost of materials for covering those surfaces. 	
17.02	Use ratios, proportions, and a scale to calculate distance on a map and calculate the square footage of rooms in a building using a scaled plan.  	
17.03	Explain the “Renter’s Rule.” 	
17.04	List the costs associated with buying a home.	
17.05	Explain the “Banker’s Rule.” 	
17.06	Identify several different types of home mortgage loans.  	
18.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies. The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.  	
18.02	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.  	
18.03	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.  	
18.04	Complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.  	
18.05	Maintain financial records.  	
18.06	Read and reconcile financial statements.  	
18.07	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.	
19.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.  	
19.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.  	
19.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.  	
19.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.  	
20.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess techniques to maintain professionalism. The student will be able to:	
20.01	Demonstrate ways to improve service to internal and external customers.	
20.02	Identify ways to develop and improve skills and traits important to the job and to the organization. 	
20.03	Role-play types and methods of dealing with peer pressure.	
20.04	Demonstrate self-control when minimum direction and supervision are provided.	
20.05	Debate importance of planning to meet deadlines.  	
20.06	Maintain quality standards, regular work habits, and pride in one’s work.	
21.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess cognitive skills. The student will be able to:	
21.01	Demonstrate ability to think creatively and generate new ideas.	
21.02	Demonstrate the ability to conduct a systematic analysis of personal strengths and weaknesses.	
21.03	Analyze managerial skills necessary for decision making in different work related situations.  	
22.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. The student will be able to:	
22.01	Demonstrate appropriate etiquette.	
22.02	Practice stress management techniques.	
22.03	Demonstrate loyalty to the team and show commitment to the team’s growth and improvement.	
22.04	Help fellow team members accomplish their tasks.	
23.0	Use information technology tools. The student will be able to:	
23.01	Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency.  	
23.02	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and Internet applications.  	
23.03	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.  	
23.04	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.  	
24.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess the importance of determining career options. The student will be able to:	
24.01	Identify sources of financial assistance for postsecondary education and training.  	
24.02	Describe the requirements and procedures for obtaining different types of financial assistance.  	
24.03	Discuss the role of professional organizations in workforce development.  	
24.04	Describe apprenticeship programs.  	
24.05	Develop an education and career plan.  	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Work Experience 4
Course Number: 	8301640
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed for the fourth year returning Work Experience students and will provide remediation when needed.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
15.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. The student will be able to:	
15.01	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.  	
15.02	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
15.03	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.   	
16.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.  	
16.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.  	
16.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.  	
16.04	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.  	
16.05	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.  	
16.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.  	
16.07	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.  	
17.0	Define, demonstrate proficiency, and analyze the ability to apply mathematical skills. The student will be able to:	
17.07	Compute payments for purchases of items, including comparing and computing regular price, discount rate, and sale price.  	
17.08	Use elapsed time to determine date of payment.	
17.09	Read maps and compute distances.	
17.10	Compute travel fares and hotel expenses. 	
17.11	Find the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and a variety of foreign currencies.	
17.12	Compute cost of car rentals and parking charges. 	
17.13	Compare time in different time zones.	
17.14	Calculate flight times between different time zones.	
17.15	Demonstrate how to complete an expense account form.	
17.16	Explain personal allowances, withholding, dependents, exemptions, and deductions per the Internal Revenue Service. 	
17.17	Complete a 1040A and a 1040 federal income tax form.	
18.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies. The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.  	
18.02	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.  	
18.03	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.  	
18.04	Complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.  	
18.05	Maintain financial records.  	
18.06	Read and reconcile financial statements.  	
18.07	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.	
19.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.  	
19.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.  	
19.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.  	
19.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.  	
21.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess cognitive skills. The student will be able to:	
21.04	Gather and use data and other information to identify causes of problems and develop appropriate strategies for solutions.	
21.05	Identify and analyze the rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects for use in future applications.  	
21.06	Illustrate how the ability to learn is a lifelong skill.  	
22.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. The student will be able to:	
22.05	Demonstrate ability to work with individuals from different cultures. 	
22.06	Explain importance of being socially flexible and receptive to new ideas.  	
23.0	Use information technology tools. The student will be able to:	
23.01	Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency.  	
23.02	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and Internet applications.  	
23.03	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.  	
23.04	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.  	
24.0	Define, demonstrate, and assess the importance of determining career options. The student will be able to:	
24.06	Discuss sex equity in terms of career choice.  	
24.07	Assess differences in wages, annual income, and job opportunities based on geographic location, gender, ethnicity, and age.  	
24.08	Explain the process for obtaining school transcripts.  	
24.09	Demonstrate ability to make career decisions based on self-awareness and an awareness of various career clusters and occupations. 	
24.10	Assess and use information to develop a lifelong career plan and identify problems that may interfere with the plan.  	
24.11	Assess plan for gaining mentors and obtaining knowledge of opportunities for continuing education, cross-training, retraining, and additional certification and degrees.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Work Experience OJT
Course Number: 	8301650
Course Credit:	Multiple

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide students with realistic on-the-job training experience to acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in an occupational field.  The respective cooperative teacher and employer provide on-the-job supervision.  This on-the-job portion of the program may be repeated for credit.  Specific job skills must be identified on a job skills form.  Selected job skills will be evaluated a minimum of once during each grading period.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
25.0	Perform designated job skills. The student will be able to:	
25.01	Demonstrate job performance skills as outlined on the job skills form.  	
25.02	Apply safety procedures while on the job.	
25.03	Display an acceptable level of productivity and quality control.	
25.04	Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming habits.	
25.05	Demonstrate reacting to feedback in a positive manner.	
25.06	Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and management.  	
25.07	Demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills.	
25.08	Demonstrate punctuality and reliability by working as scheduled.	
25.09	Demonstrate pride in work by completing work correctly and quickly.	
25.10	Demonstrate personal management skills (self-directed and self-controlled) including intrinsic motivation.	
25.11	Display an understanding and appreciation for the dignity and worth of honest labor.	
25.12	Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, innovation, and adaptability.	
25.13	Demonstrate ability to interpret and comply with employer rules and regulations.  	
25.14	Demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure of the workplace.	
25.15	Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to perform a wide range of functions.	
26.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities. The student will be able to:	
26.01	Evaluate and justify decisions based on ethical reasoning.  	
26.02	Evaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities, and employer policies.  	
26.03	Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.  	
26.04	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures.  	
27.0	Perform designated recordkeeping skills. The student will be able to:	
27.01	List the job skills to be performed in the specified occupation.  	
27.02	Maintain appropriate employment records (training agreement, time card, and job skills form).	

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.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org .

Special Notes

The following criteria are to be used in the development of admission procedures for each student prior to entry into the program:
•	The student has a truancy problem.
•	The student needs to work in order to continue his/her education.
•	The student is economically disadvantaged.
•	The student is academically disadvantaged.
•	The student has a negative attitude toward work, school, and/or society.
•	The student has a poor self-concept.
•	The student feels alienated.
•	The student lacks self-discipline.
•	The student has a limited attention span.
•	The student is overage in grade level.
•	The student has trouble relating to class work.
•	The student has a lack of interest in school.
•	The student needs to be supervised at the work location.
•	Other (specify) _______________________________.

An individual guidance plan identifying admission criteria should be developed for each student prior to entry into the program, and should include the Work Experience course number, school year, and date of entry.  Job counseling sessions between the teacher/coordinator and each student should be documented for each grading period.  Flexible scheduling can be implemented, as agreed upon by the teacher/coordinator and guidance personnel, when such scheduling is found to be needed to meet the student's needs.

NOTE:  There is a Cooperative Education Manual available on-line with guidelines for workplace experiences.  It can be accessed on the DOE Website at http://fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/additional-cte-programs-courses/diversified-edu.stml

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

The following list identifies the appropriate career and technical student organizations for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills: Business Professionals of America (BPA); DECA; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); FFA; Florida Public Service Association (FPSA); Florida Technology Student Association (FL-TSA); Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL); HOSA: Future Health Professionals (HOSA); SkillsUSA. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

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.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

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