Workplace Readiness A*

Workplace Readiness A is a credit-bearing course designed to prepare high school students for success in postsecondary education, training, employment, and civic life. The course emphasizes the development of essential employability skills, social-emotional competencies, and career readiness through real-world learning experiences and practical application. Students develop skills in self-awareness, self-management, communication, collaboration, professionalism, workplace ethics, problem-solving, conflict resolution, time management, and personal responsibility. The course also introduces career exploration, goal setting, financial literacy, workplace technology, resume development, interviewing skills, and professional communication. Students learn to identify their strengths and interests while creating an individualized plan for future education and career pathways.