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Sep 07, 2024
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AHSE 59 Reading and Writing in Occupational Education3-5 credits This course provides students the opportunity to research a career field within the context of their needs and interests. Students will determine their projected living wage, complete career interest surveys, research a career specific field, including training requirements, the projected hiring, salary, and advancement data. Based on this research, students will conduct a cost-benefit analysis of two schools that provide the necessary education and training, in order to make an informed choice. Students will create a career action plan, and explore two funding opportunities, such as public and private scholarships.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in basic skills and placement in HS+ level classes as assessed by the CASAS.
Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Determine and complete a projected living wage assessment
- Gather and analyze data to determine career interest and fit
- Gather current and projected data on a specific career
- Determine training and education needs
- Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of two schools that provide necessary education/training
- Identify two scholarship resources
- Create a career action plan
- Synthesize the data into a summary report
Total Hours: 30-50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30-50
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