Workplace Skills
Demonstration Includes:
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ATTAIN and DEMONSTRATE productive workplace skills, qualities, and behaviors.
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INCLUSIVE of all students.
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Transition from school to COLLEGE, CAREER, or MILITARY.
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Support a variety of CURRENT and FUTURE WORKPLACE NEEDS.
VIRGINIA’S WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS
VIRGINIA WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS are introduced and developed through the following CCPS Life Ready Tenets: Community Engagement and Civic Responsibility, Content Knowledge, Digital Literacy, and Career Exploration. These skills are taught alongside the CCPS leveled learning experiences which support increased student marketability, employability, and readiness for citizenship.
Personal Qualities and People Skills
Positive Work Ethic
Integrity
Abides by workplace policies and laws and demonstrates honesty and reliability
Teamwork
Contributes to the success of the team, assists others, and requests help when needed
Self-Representation
Dresses appropriately and uses language and manners suitable for the workplace
Diversity Awareness
Works well with all customers and coworkers
Conflict Resolution
Negotiates diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and workplace issues
Creativity & Resourcefulness
Contributes new ideas and works with initiative
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Speaking and Listening
Reading and Writing
Reads and interprets workplace documents and writes clearly
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Analyzes and resolves problems that arise in completing assigned tasks
Health and Safety
Follows safety guidelines and manages personal health
Organizations, Systems, and Climates
Identifies “big picture” issues and his or her role in fulfilling the mission of the workplace
Lifelong Learning
Continually acquires new industry-related information and improves professional skills
Job Acquisition and Advancement
Prepares to apply for a job and to seek promotion
Time, Task and Resource Management
Organizes and implements a productive plan of work
Mathematics
Uses mathematical reasoning to accomplish tasks
Customer Service
Identifies and addresses the needs of all customers, providing helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable service
TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Job-Specific Technologies
Information Technology
Uses computers, file management techniques, and software/programs effectively
Internet Use and Security
Uses the Internet appropriately for work
Telecommunications
Selects and uses appropriate devices, services, and applications
