WBL Standards & Graduation Proficiencies from the Vermont Agency of Education
Introduction to Work Based Learning - WBL 200
WBL Standard 1 Career Exploration Students will acquire and apply self-knowledge in order to develop personal, learning and career goals.
1a. Assess personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to career exploration and development. 1b. Explain how decisions regarding education and work impact major life decisions. 1c. List and describe various types of occupations in the community and develop an awareness of occupational opportunities within the region (e.g., nursing, insurance, human services, carpenters, STEM, etc.). WBL Standard 2 College/Career Readiness Students will understand how academic, technical, cross cluster and employability skills are needed to obtain or create, maintain and advance in one’s career. 2a. Apply & reflect upon career goals, skills, and interests to selection of high school courses. 2b. Students will understand their relationship to educational achievement and life-long learning by exploring and researching career clusters and identify career pathways of interest. 2c. Demonstrate skills to gain entrance into a post secondary institution and/or seek employment. 2d. Analyze several ways to classify occupations and assess which occupational classification system is most helpful in career exploration. WBL Standard 3 Professionalism in the Workplace Students will understand how academic, technical, cross cluster and employability skills are needed to obtain or create, maintain and advance in one’s career. 3a. Demonstrate skills to seek employment (write a resume and cover letter, complete a job application, interview for a job, find and pursue employment leads and market oneself in the workplace). 3b. Compare/contrast professional etiquette, professional work expectations, and interviewing techniques in various settings. 3c. Evaluate professional behavior in the workplace and how it has an impact upon productivity and morale. WBL Standard 4 Work Readiness & WBL Placement Students will demonstrate skills to secure, maintain and advance in their chosen or related career cluster. 4a. Explain the importance of dress code, attendance, and professional expectations in the workplace in terms of safety. 4b. Develop personal responsibility characteristics regarding workplace situations involving workplace safety (OSHA Training), sexual harassment, and personal ethics. WBL Portfolio Work Graduation Proficiencies from the Vermont Agency of Education Reading Standard 5 - Determine themes and central ideas of texts. 5a. Read and interpret primary sources, online articles, and information regarding career clusters, professional expectations in the workplace, work safety, individual training plans, along with WBL Readings. 5b. Cite evidence and determine the central ideas of a text. * Writing Standard 6 - Summarize, paraphrase, and analyze writing and respond to it in written form. 6a. Produce a written argument and/or narrative using the writing process. 6b. Express thoughts and ideas succinctly using various forms of communication (e.g., verbal, written, body language, etc.) 6c. Prepare a career portfolio that includes career research materials and work samples in written form (documenting new learning in the form of written responses to particular prompts or media products that shows growth). Speaking & Listening Standard 7 - Present information, findings and supporting evidence conveying a clear and distinct perspective. 7a. Express thoughts and ideas succinctly using various forms of communication (e.g., verbal, written, body language, etc.). 7b. Illustrate strategies for responding to and working with individuals under stress. 7c. Demonstrate appropriate workplace communication skills and competencies. |
Work Experience/Internship - WBL 300WBL Standard 1 Work Ethics & Professionalism Students will demonstrate the skills to maintain employment and/or pursue employment leads. 1a. Reports to work when scheduled in a prompt manner and ready to engage. 1b. Provides sufficient notice for tardiness and time off in advance. 1c. Abides by professional expectations in terms of dress code. 1d. Demonstrates an understanding of workplace expectations and policies. WBL Standard 2 Communication & Interpersonal Skills Students will understand how their personal qualities in relationship to others: coworkers, supervisors, patients, and/or clients are related to employability. 2a. Uses appropriate language in written and verbal formats. 2b. Actively listening and checking for understanding. 2c. Capable of working with and for others. 2d. Shows initiative and works productively (collaboratively/independently). 2e. Courteous, friendly, and controls emotions. WBL Standard 3 Specific Workplace & Career Skills Students will acquire and evaluate how professional behavior in the workplace can have impact productivity. 3a. Produces work that is neat, accurate, and reflective of objectives. 3b. Demonstrates thoroughness, uses time efficiently, and able to set priorities. 3c. Able to work under pressure and/or meet deadlines. WBL Standard 4 Work Readiness Students will demonstrate skills to secure, maintain and advance in their chosen or related career cluster. 4a. Undergo quarterly performance evaluations with WBL Site Supervisor(s). 4b. Competent to think independently and problem solve. 4c. Desire to increase knowledge and/or training around a particular occupation and asks questions. Graduation Proficiencies from the Vermont Agency of Education Reading Standard 5 - Determine themes and central ideas of texts. 5a. Read and interpret primary sources, online articles, and information regarding career clusters, professional expectations in the workplace, work safety, individual training plans, along with WBL Site Readings. 5b. Cite evidence and determine the central ideas of a text. Writing Standard 6 - Summarize, paraphrase, and analyze historical writing and respond to it in written form. 6a. Produce a written argument and/or narrative using the writing process. 6b. Express thoughts and ideas succinctly using various forms of communication (e.g., verbal, written, body language, etc.) 6c. Prepare a career portfolio that includes career research materials and work samples in written form (documenting new learning in the form of written responses to particular prompts or media products that shows growth). Speaking & Listening Standard 7 - Present information, findings and supporting evidence conveying a clear and distinct perspective. 7a. Express thoughts and ideas succinctly using various forms of communication (e.g., verbal, written, body language, etc.). 7b. Illustrate strategies for responding to and working with individuals under stress. 7c. Demonstrate appropriate workplace communication skills and competencies. 7d. Justify the importance of having performance objectives and identify strategies in which one can overcome those barriers. ISTE Standard 8 - Digital Citizen Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. 8a. Categorize different forms of digital media/technologies and note their role in the workplace. 8b. Compare/contrast online communities with professional communities. 8c. Determine what is and is not appropriate to post on a social media site. ISTE Standard 9 - Creative Communicator Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. 9a. Use a variety of platforms, web tools, and software programs based upon industry standards. 9b. Documents learning experiences in a creative format for the WBL Portfolio. |