Course Title: Workplace and Internship Readiness
State Course Title: Career Pathway Project in Information Technology
State Standards: Information Technology
Date of Standards: 2022
2.Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
3.Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
4.Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
5.Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
6.Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
7.Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
Workplace
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Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 8: Bringing it all Together: Being a Leader Lesson 4 Assess various career options and pathways Activity 4
Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 7: Protecting Yourself and Your Employer Activity 1
Identifying and reflecting on our own personal codes of ethics and how we can best make ethical and moral decisions Activity 1
Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 8: Bringing it All TogetherBring a Leader Lesson 4 The benefits of networking and joining professional career organizations Activity 4
Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 5: Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork Lesson 5
Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 8: Bringing it all Together: Being a Leader Lessons 1, 2
Methods for employing new technology that assists in workflow and teamwork, such as collaboration software, calendars, time keeping tools, and more
Create safe workplace solutions for a company that include ideas on how employees can recognize and apply safe working practices, an emergency response plan, and more
Student is to record videos demonstrating a handful of positive workplace characteristics including dependability, punctuality, initiative, positive attitude, and more
Student is to create a career plan after exploring and researching options, narrowing career paths, and setting goals
Student reflects on their personal code of ethics in an activity assignment
In an activity, students incorporate the need for professional career organizations into a career plan
Critical Thinking 3, Activity 3 Students discuss modes of technology that enhance collaboration
Understanding the roles of critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in the workplace, with examples. Critical Thinking 1, 5
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Answering questions related to problemsolving in the workplace
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Project Proposal
1.Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a process, or develops a product related to information technology. Example: Create a business plan for a start-up venture in computer or mobile device repair.
Research
Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 4: Communicating at Work Lesson 2 Students learn about what a proposal is and how they are written
2.Conduct independent research related to the selected information technology project. Examples: Internet research, related reading Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 4: Communicating at Work Lessons 1-4 Learning about modes of communication in the workplace and how to find and organize information Activity 3
Project Report
3.Write a detailed report on the chosen information technology project, following established conventions for format, grammar, and usage.
Presentation
4.Produce an original multimedia presentation based upon career pathway project research and results. Examples: producing a digital presentation and oral explanation, creating a documentary, presenting a project model and explanation
Portfolio
5.Design and create a project portfolio that documents all components of the information technology pathway project and demonstrates the validity of the process.
Workplace and Internship Readiness Unit 7: Protecting Yourself and Your Employer Activity 3
Student is to read, research articles and databases, take notes, write and edit a report on a chosen topic Fully Met
Workplace and internship Readiness Unit 4: Communicating at Work Lessons 1-4
Student is to research laws, policies, and procedures connected to a chosen career and write an analytical report regarding that career Activity 3
Student is to research laws, policies, and procedures connected to a chosen career and write an analytical report regarding that career Fully Met
Workplace and internship Readiness Unit 3: Workplace Behavior Lesson 5
Exploring different means of workplace communication and practicing different formats, including proper telephone etiquette, slideshow presentations, and more
Exploring key tips for creating a successful portfolio: keeping it up to date, including a developing work narrative, attaching key documents, and more
Critical Thinking 1, Activity 4
Student presents a formal presentation in an activity assignment Fully Met
Activity 1, 2
Student begins to compile an electronic portfolio Fully Met