Title: Identify skills that help students to become workplace ready.
Course: Career Explorations (22515-36) > Section: Becoming Workplace Ready

Identification should include career-ready practices by connecting them to student behaviors in school (e.g., attendance, showing up on time). It should also include

- definition of personal qualities and abilities and examples of alignment with the 5 Cs
  - creativity
  - work ethic
  - problem solving
- definition of interpersonal skills and examples
  - conflict-resolution
  - teamwork
  - respect for diversity
- professional competencies
  - creativity
  - critical thinking
  - communication.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can regularly arriving at school on time prepare a student for meeting expectations in the workplace?
- What skills can help students prepare for the workplace?
- How can the 5 Cs help students go beyond mere memorization and recall?
- How can practicing the 5 Cs help one become workplace ready?
- Why is it important to respect diversity and work well with others?

Teacher Resource: The Virginia 5 Cs