LAC 28:LXXI.515. Strand 4.0: Professional Development

A. Standard 4.1―Develop self-understanding. Benchmarks | Academic Cross-References | Foundation Skills | SCANS Skills 1. Demonstrate ethical work habits. 2. Identify desirable personality traits important to business. 3. Adjust to change. 4. Demonstrate appropriate creativity. | ELA 1-1, 3 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Competencies Information Interpersonal Skills Systems Foundations Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities B. Standard 4.2―Apply criteria for self-development. Benchmarks | Academic Cross-References | Foundation Skills | SCANS Skills 1. Assess personal skills and interests. 2. Understand self-esteem and self-concept. 3. Demonstrate steps for decision making. 4. Demonstrate appropriate creativity. 5. Identify and utilize time-management principles. | ELA 1-1, 3 7-1, 2, 4 Social Studies E-1A-3 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Competencies Information Interpersonal Skills Systems Foundations Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities C. Standard 4.3―Apply career-planning strategies. Benchmarks | Academic Cross-References | Foundation Skills | SCANS Skills 1. Explore career opportunities in business and marketing. 2. Identify and utilize sources for career information. 3. Identify tentative occupational interest. | ELA 1-1, 3, 4 5-1, 2, 3 Social Studies E-1A-3 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Competencies Information Systems Foundations Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities D. Standard 4.4―Demonstrate job-seeking skills. Benchmarks | Academic Cross-References | Foundation Skills | SCANS Skills 1. Utilize job-search strategies. 2. Complete a job application. 3. Write a letter of application. 4. Compose a resume. 5. Apply and interview for a job. 6. Apply appropriate follow-up after job interview. | ELA 1-1, 3, 4 2-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 3-1, 2, 3 4-1, 3, 4 5-1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Competencies Information Interpersonal Skills Systems Technology Foundations Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities E. Standard 4.5―Understand the importance of continuing career development. Benchmarks | Academic Cross-References | Foundation Skills | SCANS Skills 1. Identify skills needed to enhance career progression. 2. Identify resources needed to enhance career progression. | ELA 1-4 5-1, 2, 3 7-4 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Competencies Resources Information Systems Technology Foundations Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities