ACE

As developmentally appropriate, ACE Career Planning is designed for students to create an individual, initial career plan that outlines steps to reach their career goal. Students will identify a career goal based on results of various assessments, such as interest survey, aptitude evaluation, academic skills, learning styles and work preferences. Students will also investigate the training and educational requirements (academic planning and postsecondary options) for their chosen career field. Students should be able to articulate short-term action necessary to achieve the goals in their career plan, including intentional academic planning, high school choices based on self-awareness, career exploration and postsecondary aspirations. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum.

As developmentally appropriate, ACE In-school Work Place Experience is designed for students to develop basic employment skills by participating in an in-school work or school-based enterprise experience. A training plan and evaluation (to be filled out by the supervisor or employer) will be developed listing job-specific technical skills the student will learn during the experience. Hours worked will be documented. Students will demonstrate levels of self-awareness, career exploration, postsecondary option knowledge and employability skills.

As developmentally appropriate, ACE Job Seeking is designed to teach skills needed for entry into the workforce. Students will demonstrate successful job search strategies. Students will demonstrate employability skills such as accurately completing job applications, writing a resume and asking for letters of recommendation. Students will examine model interviews and then participate in their own interview simulations. Students will be able to advocate for accommodations or adaptations necessary to be successful on the job. Students will be knowledgeable of the environmental expectations of the workplace. Additionally, students will be introduced to personal financial literacy skills including financial planning, budgeting, saving, credit, paycheck calculation and taxes. Students practice appropriate communication, teamwork and problem-solving while working in a group environment. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum.

As developmentally appropriate, ACE Community Work Place Experience is designed for students to enhance employment skills by participating in a community-based work experience (paid or unpaid). A training plan and evaluation (to be filled out by the supervisor or employer) will be developed listing job-specific technical skills the student will learn during the experience. Hours worked will be documented. Students will demonstrate levels of self-awareness, career exploration, academic planning based on postsecondary aspirations and realistic options, employability skills and environmental expectations.

As developmentally appropriate, ACE Job Keeping is designed for students to learn about various employability skills necessary to meet and exceed employer expectations on the job by developing workplace skills such as interpersonal communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking and ethical decision-making in the workplace. Students will evaluate employee benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, worker’s compensation, unemployment, retirement plan, employee discounts, educational incentives, etc.). Additionally, students will recognize opportunities for advancement on the job. Students will become familiar with workplace laws and policies including child labor laws, Fair Labor Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, workplace safety (OSHA), Americans with Disability Act (disability disclosure as appropriate) and sexual harassment (definition, scenarios, appropriate behavior, policies and procedures). Whenever possible, computer literacy skills and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum.

As developmentally appropriate, ACE Intentional Work Place Experience is designed for students to refine career-specific skills and knowledge by participating in an intentional work experience within the field listed in their career plan. These experiences may include internships, apprenticeships and competitive employment. A training plan and evaluation (to be filled out by the supervisor or employer) will be developed listing job-specific technical skills the student will learn during the experience. Hours worked will be documented. Students will demonstrate levels of self-awareness, career exploration, intentional academic planning based upon postsecondary aspirations, realistic options and the environmental expectations of the workplace, as well as personal financial literacy.