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WHAT IS A WORKFORCE READY GRADUATE?
A workforce ready graduate
possesses the 21st Century Skills needed for the global
world. These skills include:
1.
A strong academic foundation for all
students: Kindergarten through college.
Our
graduates need to develop a solid foundation in all of the academic
(English, math, science, history) and the career and technical education
courses (business, technology family consumer science and trades). Core
+ CTE = Success.
Our
graduates should be computer literate. All students should be able to use
software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation media,
database, desktop publishing, email communications, and web research and
publishing.
Our
graduates need to possess financial, economic and business literacy.
Our graduates should possess a
self-awareness of ones interests, aptitudes, personality traits and skills
(Career DNA)
in order to make wise career decisions (Career Plan).
2.
Pre-Employment Knowledge and Tools
The global competitive world
will be ten times more challenging in finding and obtaining employment on
a constant recurring basis.
Our graduates will change jobs
within a career cluster several times. To do so, they will need a
“knapsack” of pre-employment tools to make these changes.
Pre-employment Tools:
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Trend follower and corporate researcher
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Application tools –
online job applications, cover letters, resumes, telephone and video
tools
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Persuasion skills for job interviews, professional
appearance, demonstrations of knowledge and skills.
3.
21st Century Job Success Skills
Our
graduates need to possess entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace
productivity and career options.
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Critical
thinking
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Problem-solving
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Use of resources and technology
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Multi-tasking
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Communications
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Presentation
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Interpersonal
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Teamwork and collaboration
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Global awareness and sensitivity to
cultural differences.
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