Career Research and Development
Career Research and Development 1 - 171123
Career Research and Development 2 - 171133
Career Research and Development Wok-Based Learning - 171283
Completer Program: Career Research and Development
CIP Number: 860000
Credits Needed for Completion: 3
Completer Code: 2J
The overall goals of this course are to teach students the process of self-awareness, career exploration, and setting academic and career-related goals. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how accurate, current, and unbiased career information is necessary for successful career planning and management using Maryland’s career clusters and pathways. In addition, students will be introduced to basic concepts of financial literacy to help them manage their personal finances. Course content will integrate the development of the student’s competency in business writing as well as the Skills for Success (i.e., communication, learning, interpersonal, technology, and critical thinking). Students will also be required to prepare for and participate in an interview process.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 11
Students will continue building and strengthening their career portfolio to demonstrate proficiencies in workplace readiness, personal financial management, personal growth and development, and employment experiences. Students will use the portfolio as part of the interviewing process. The portfolio will serve as part of the student’s end-of-program assessment/culminating project. Students will benefit from joining one of the career technology student organizations to assist in refining and developing their leadership and workplace readiness skills.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Career Research and Development 1
The work-based learning experience takes place at the worksite, includes a minimum of 135 hours, and may be paid or unpaid. The goal of the WBL experience is to expose students to authentic employment opportunities that link to students’ career interests. The work site placement is secured, based on students’ interests, and employer demand. The WBL coordinator is responsible for monitoring students’ placements, documenting students’ progress, and accounting for students’ completion of their plan and portfolio.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Career Research and Development 2