High School Career Connected Learning

The goal of Career Connected Learning in CPS is to support student development and understanding of interests and skills as they relate to future career planning.

Utilizing the DESE MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) process, we aim to create, share, and model a vision for student success that is relevant to students' lives and futures.

Falcon Block Pathways is dedicated weekly time in students’ schedules at CRLS intentionally designed to develop community, a sense of self, civic growth, employability skill development, financial literacy, and academic and career planning. Our curriculum develops cumulatively each year to support students’ growth and future success.

Additionally, CRLS and HSEP School Guidance Counselors meet with students individually, in small groups, and in partnership with classroom teachers to build academic, social/emotional, and future thinking skills.

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Career Connected Learning: Focus Areas by Grade Level

	9th	10th	11th	12th
Falcon Block Focus	Belonging and Connection	Values and Identifying Personal Goals	Strengths, Strategies, and Goal Setting	Post-Graduation Planning & Preparation
Grade Level Highlights	Students interested in Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs enroll in the RSTA Exploratory course.	RSTA Level 1 Coursework Early College and Dual Enrollment Course Opportunities	RSTA Level 2 Coursework (Progressive) Early College Course Offerings	RSTA Level 3 Coursework (Progressive) Student-centered career exploration opportunities  Internship Courses Early College Course Offerings
Common Content	Financial Literacy, Effective Relationships, Adaptability, Workplace Skills

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Student-Centered Career Exploration Opportunities

School-based Internship Courses

• Open to grade 12 CRLS Students
  • Includes High School Extension Program & Post-Grad Program
  • Enrollment in high school internship course or program
• Internships take place during school hours
• Placement is targeted to student's interests
• Employability skills, ethics in the workplace, and career planning are included in related seminar

Cooperative Education - RSTA CTE Students

• Open to students enrolled in Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA) Level 3 courses (consideration for RSTA Level 2)
• Students have demonstrated skills within their field of study and other that make them eligible for employment in a cooperative learning environment
• Cooperative Education is a type of work-based learning offered by MA Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs (MGL Chapter 74 programs)
• Students have earned their OSHA 10 Safety credential
• Through a cooperative arrangement between the school and employers, students are supervised by the school and the employer so that each contributes to the student’s education and employability.
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• Work schedule aligns with the student's schedule of RSTA courses during school hours (with potential for before or after school hours)

Expectations and Requirements of Student - Centered Career Exploration Opportunities