Career Clusters

There are 16 career clusters leading to various career pathways. Instructors can incorporate these clusters into curriculum design and instruction. Adult education services will include workforce preparation activities and training for specific occupations; this will allow students to achieve their educational and career goals. For a listing and description of these career clusters, please click on the link below.

Career Cluster Pathways

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Lesson Title	KCTCS Work Ready Scholarship
Unit Title	Work Ready Scholarship
NRS Level	Level 3
Length of Lesson	90 minutes

Lesson Purpose

Through understanding sequenced language, students will be able to follow steps to complete an application process, reflecting both college and career next steps.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

· outline, in proper order, the steps to complete the KCTCS Work-Ready Scholarship

· research and describe which credentials are eligible for the scholarship

· write a summary of the scholarship guidelines to share with others

Student Target

“I can follow steps to complete an application.”

CCR Standards

Writing

Writing Anchor 6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
Writing Anchor 7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Writing Anchor 6: Level C

W.4.6
With some guidance and support, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting

Writing Anchor 7: Level C

W.5.7
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

E.2
E.2 Utilize workplace tools and technologies to communicate effectively (e.g., memos/e-mails, basic computer programs, phone systems).
E.6
E.6 Identify and effectively use skills and materials needed for a particular task.
E.5
E.5 Utilize resources responsibly.