Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 389 - Examinations, Courses, Standards and Diplomas
HIGH SCHOOL
Elective Courses of Study
Section 389.555 - Employability skills for career readiness
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 389.555
Current through February 27, 2024
A course of study in employability skills for career readiness must include instruction designed to teach the pupil to do the following:
1. For the area of personal qualities and skills, demonstrate:
(a) A
positive work ethic by coming to work on time each workday, being willing to
follow directions and being motivated to accomplish each task.
(b) Integrity, honesty and reliability by
abiding by applicable laws and workplace policies.
(c) Skills necessary for teamwork by
contributing to the success of the workplace team, assisting coworkers and
requesting help when needed.
(d)
Positive self-representation by dressing appropriately for the workplace and
using language and manners suitable for the workplace.
(e) Awareness of diversity in the workplace
by working professionally with all customers and coworkers.
(f) Skills necessary for conflict resolution
by negotiating diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and workplace
issues.
(g) Creativity and
resourcefulness by contributing new ideas to the workplace and working with
initiative.
2. For the area of professional knowledge and skills, demonstrate:
(a) Effective speaking and listening skills
by communicating effectively with customers and coworkers and by following
directions.
(b) Effective reading
and writing skills by reading and interpreting workplace documents and writing
clearly.
(c) Skills of critical
thinking and problem solving by analyzing and resolving problems that occur in
the performance of assigned workplace tasks.
(d) Healthy behaviors and safety skills by
managing personal health and following workplace safety guidelines.
(e) Understanding of workplace organizations,
systems and climates by identifying overall workplace issues and fulfilling the
mission of the workplace.
(f)
Lifelong learning skills by continually acquiring new information related to
the industry and improving professional skills.
(g) Skills necessary for the acquisition of a
job and advancement in a job by preparing to apply for a job and seeking
promotion in the job.
(h) Skills
necessary for the management of time, tasks and resources by organizing and
implementing a productive plan of work.
(i) Skills of mathematics necessary for the
workplace by using mathematical reasoning to accomplish tasks in the
workplace.
(j) Skills of customer
service by identifying and addressing the needs of all customers and providing
service in a helpful, courteous and knowledgeable manner.
3. For the area of technological knowledge and skills, demonstrate:
(a) Proficiency with
technology that is specific to the job by selecting and safely using
technological resources to accomplish workplace responsibilities in a
productive manner.
(b) Proficiency
with information technology by effectively using computers, techniques for file
management and computer software programs.
(c) Proper and secure use of the Internet in
a manner that is appropriate for the workplace.
(d) Proficiency with telecommunications by
selecting and using technological devices, services and applications
appropriate for the workplace.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R108-03, eff. 1-22-2004; A by R001-12, 5-30-2012
NRS 385.080, 385.110, 389.0185
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