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Purpose & Goals Of Career
Exploration Resource Guide |
Career
Exploration is the first level of Career and Technical Education in the San
Carlos Unified School District. The purpose of The Career Exploration program
is to introduce the 7 San Carlos Career Fields and the 16 National Career
Clusters to seventh and eighth grade students. The students will have the
opportunity to explore the Career Fields and Clusters with classroom
instruction and hands on lab experiences related to specific careers. The
program allows students to attain technical skills, life skills and career
exploration necessary for further education and the workplace.
View SCUSD Career Delivery System
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7-8 Curriculum ·
Continue academic and technical
literacy ·
Complete Careers Exploration program
for all 7th & 8th graders ·
Access Career Cruising Information
System for: o 16
national career cluster information o Job
market information o Post-secondary
education, training information ·
Complete technology skills and career
projects |
7-8
Electronic Portfolio ·
Develop an individual electronic
portfolio ·
Take interest/aptitude assessments ·
Choose career clusters that match
interests and strengths ·
Explore post-secondary options in
chosen clusters ·
Begin developing an Education & Career Action
Plan (ECAP) ·
Register for high school courses |
Message from Arizona Career Guidance Counselor Supervisor
Career Pathways are for ALL STUDENTS. By selecting a
career pathway, students can prepare for the future, regardless of their
interests, abilities, talents, or desired level of education. All
pathways have equal dignity.
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Career Development - Start Mapping your Future |
Career Exploration Curriculum –
Below are links that tie to the curriculum
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Technology
Application Unit ü Florida Golf Coast University Tutorials ü Peoria Technology Applications Communication and Information Systems Unit ü Peoria Communication & Information Systems ü Introduction
to Computer Programming ü Computer Programming Tutorials 16 National
Career Clusters Unit ü Wisconsin Career Cluster Circle Maps Career Preparation Skills Unit ü Occupational
Outlook Handbook |
Career Cruising Explorer Unit
(Username:
sancarlos Password: 85550) ü Career Classes offered at San Carlos
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Business, Marketing, and Management Unit ü JA Titan ü Peoria Business, Marketing and Management ü Biz Ed ü National Financial Educators Council Industrial, Manufacturing and Engineering Systems
Unit ü Peoria Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering Environmental and Agricultural Systems Unit Health Services Unit ü American
Veterinary Medical Association Human Services and Resources Unit ü Peoria Human Services and Resources Military |
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Academic – Click on the
links below |
THIS
IS WHY YOU NEED TO FINISH HIGH SCHOOL & GO TO COLLEGE - unemployment levels
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Technology Applications – Download and save
documents on your computer
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Social/Personal Development |
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Professional |
The Arizona Department of Education approved the
curriculum framework which is aligned with the Arizona Workplace Standards,
Arizona Technology Standards, and the National Career Development Guidelines. It
introduces students to the Career Clusters (Knowledge and Skills) as well as
providing opportunities for instruction supported by a flexible learning
environment, appropriate technology and support systems. The competencies
developed address career exploration and core skill development common to
virtually all occupations. Students will explore careers and attain academic
and technical skills through the following Standards: http://www.aztechprep.org/CTE_Programs/Career_Explore/career_explore.html
Created
By: Cindy Barnes
Email Address: c.barnes@sancarlos.k12.az.us
Phone Number: (928) 475-2378
Postal Address: San Carlos
High School
P.O. Box 207
San Carlos,
AZ 85550
Carl Perkins funds are used to publish and maintain this Career & Technical
Education Website.