Work-Based Learning
Stackable Micro-Credentials
Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal skills are very important to a company, as it is these skills that allow for employees to interact and relate to co-workers. It is also these skills that can create inspiration, resolve conflict, and essentially make a day at work run smoothly.
Tasks and Competencies:
IS 1 Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills
IS 2 Demonstrate listening and thinking skills
IS 3 Demonstrate respect for diversity
IS 4 Demonstrate customer service skills
IS 5 Collaborate with team members
IS 6 Demonstrate and practice proper phone and email etiquette
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Personal qualities are the characteristics, attributes or personality traits of an individual. Possessing positive qualities will result in a more valuable employee.
Tasks and Competencies:
PQ 1 Demonstrate creativity and innovation
PQ 2 Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
PQ 3 Demonstrate initiative and self-direction
PQ 4 Demonstrate integrity
PQ 5 Demonstrate work ethic
PQ 6 Demonstrate responsibility
PQ 7 Demonstrate high standards of attendance, enthusiasm, and punctuality
PQ 8 Demonstrate self-management and the ability to plan, organize, and take independent action
Professional Competencies
Professional competencies are the habitual and sensible use of communication, knowledge, technical skills, reasoning, emotions, values, and reflection in daily practice for the benefit of the individual and community being served.
Tasks and Competencies
PC 1 Demonstrate big-picture thinking
PC 2 Demonstrate career- and life-management skills
PC 3 Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability
PC 4 Manage time and resources
PC 5 Demonstrate information-literacy skills
PC 6 Demonstrate an understanding of information security
PC 7 Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems
PC 8 Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common
to a specific occupation
PC 9 Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks
PC 10 Demonstrate professionalism
PC 11 Demonstrate reading and writing skills
PC 12 Demonstrate workplace safety
Aspects of Business and Industry
Aspects of Business and Industry showcases knowledge of the business environment - a business can be affected by numerous outside factors. Developments in politics, the economy, technology, society and the environment could all affect a business' development. A valuable employee needs to keep informed.
Tasks and Competencies
ABI 1 Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization
ABI 2 Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization
ABI 3 Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization
ABI 4 Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization
ABI 5 Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization
ABI 6 Review a company’s mission statement to understand vision
ABI 7 Examine community issues related to an industry/organization
ABI 8 Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization
Career and Work-based Learning
Through Career and Work Based Learning, students will receive an educational approach or instructional methodology that uses the workplace or real work experience to provide them with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life and future career opportunities. Students must complete the preliminary work-based learning badges listed above prior to completing their Career and Work-based Learning Badge.
WBL 1 - Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities
WBL 2 - Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience
WBL 3 - Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience
WBL 4 - Participate in a work-based learning experience, when appropriate
WBL 5 - Complete appropriate documentation and activities necessary to prepare
for a successful WBL experience or career
E-Portfolio
An E-Portfolio is a collection of a student’s accomplishments and work showcased in a digital format. E-portfolios provide a valuable resource for a student to showcase achievement over time while gaining insights about themselves that can lead to improvement and growth.
Tasks and Competencies
EP 1 - Create and maintain your Career Plan
EP 2 - Create and maintain your Personal Resume
EP 3 - Create and maintain an E-Portfolio