Career and College Readiness

Career and College Readiness

CAREER READY PRACTICES

The Career Ready Practices are intended to establish goals for CTE programs, yet the practices are relevant for all students.

• Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
• Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
• Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
• Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
• Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
• Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
• Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
• Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
• Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
• Use technology to enhance productivity.
• Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

LINKS:

NYS Career Zone
http://www.nycareerzone.org

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh

College Board - Majors and Career Central
http://www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors-careers