Core Competencies

Career Development

A1 Identify occupational interests, aptitudes and abilities.
A2 Relate interests, aptitudes and abilities to appropriate occupations.
A3 Identify desired life style and relate to selected occupations.
A4 Develop a career path for a selected occupation. (G38, G39, G40, H77)
A5 Select an immediate job goal.
A6 Describe the condition and specifications of the job goal.

Job Attainment (Getting a job)

B7 Construct a resume.
B8 Conduct a job search.
B9 Develop a letter of application.
B10 Use the telephone to arrange an interview.
B11 Complete application forms.
B12 Complete employment tests.
B13 Complete a job interview.

Job Survival (Keeping the job)

C14 Demonstrate appropriate appearance.
C15 Understand what employers expect of employees. (G53, H68, H75)
C16 Identify problems of new employees.
C17 Demonstrate time management. (H60, H70, H72)
C18 Follow directions. (H66)
C19 Practice effective human relations. (G51, G52, H64)
C20 Appropriately quit a job.

Basic Competencies

D21-25 (G42, H76, H78,H80, H81)
D21 Comprehend verbal communications. (H65)
D22 Comprehend written communications.
D23 Communication writing.
D24 Communicate verbally. (G49)
D25 Perform mathematical calculations. (G59)

Leadership and Self-Development (Teamwork)

E26 Demonstrate team membership. (G43, G45, G58, H71)
E27 Demonstrate team leadership. (G47, G56, H61, H62, H74)
E28 Deliver presentations to a group.
E29 Compete successfully with peers.
E30 Demonstrate commitment to an organization. (G44, G46)

Personal Skills (Healthy Lifestyles)

F31 Understand types of maturity.
F32 Identify a self-value system and how it affects life.
F33 Base decisions on values and goals. (G54)
F34 Identify process of decision making. (G41, G50, G55, H67)
F35 Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility for actions and decisions. (G57, H69, H79)
F36 Demonstrate a positive attitude. (G48, H63, H73)
F37 Develop healthy self-concept for home, school and work.