Alaska Content Standards: Employability

Employability Standard A
A student should be able to develop and be able to use employability skills in order to effectively make the transition from school to work and life-long learning.

A student who meets the content standard should:

  1. develop and maintain a work ethic necessary for success in the workplace
  2. that includes honesty, integrity, dependability, punctuality, self discipline, initiative, reliability, accuracy, productivity, respect and perseverance;
  3. understand how to apply skills and academic knowledge in a variety of work settings;
  4. understand the process for seeking employment including resume development, application completion, interview skills and appropriate dress for work settings;
  5. understand the process for developing self-employment opportunities including marketing studies, business plan development, and managing business finances;
  6. understand how an individual job fits into the overall organization and how the organization fits into the overall economy;
  7. understand the need for safe practices in workplaces, and;
  8. understand employer and employee rights and responsibilities.

Employability Standard B
A student should be able to identify career interests and plan for career options.

A student who meets the content standard should:

  1. identify and appreciate personal interests, aptitudes, abilities, and priorities;
  2. identify possible career options, considering both employment and self employment and understand how changes in the workplace affect career choice;
  3. use labor market information to identify occupational and economic trends and opportunities, and evaluate possible career options;
  4. identify education and/or training needed for career options and advancement, and develop a career plan, and;
  5. identify resources available to support education and training related to career possibilities.