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Employability Skills Framework Assessment Mark the circle that best describes your employability skills.
Employability Skills Not Very Like Me → Like Me
Applied Knowledge Applied Academic Skills
Uses reading skills ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Uses writing skills ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Uses mathematical strategies and procedures ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Uses scientific principles and procedures ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Critical Thinking Skills
Thinks creatively ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Thinks critically ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Makes sound decisions ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Solves problems ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Reasons ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Plans and organizes ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Effective Relationships Interpersonal Skills
Understands teamwork and works with others ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Responds to customer needs ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Exercises leadership ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Negotiates to resolve conflicts ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Respects individual differences ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Personal Qualities
Demonstrates responsibility and self-discipline ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Adapts and shows flexibility ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Works independently ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Demonstrates a willingness to learn ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Demonstrates integrity ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Demonstrates professionalism ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Takes initiative ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Displays positive attitude and sense of self-worth ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Takes responsibility for professional growth ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Employability Skills Not Very Like Me → Like Me
Workplace Skills Resource Management
Manages time ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Manages money ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Manages materials ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Manages personnel ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Information Use
Locates information ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Organizes information ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Uses information ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Analyzes information ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Communicates information ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Communication Skills
Communicates verbally ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Listens actively ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Comprehends written material ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Conveys information in writing ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Observes carefully ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Systems Thinking
Understands and uses systems ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Monitors systems ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Improves systems ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Technology Use
Understands and uses technology ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Student Name _________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Place this employability skills assessment in your Individual Plan of Study’s electronic portfolio.
US Department of Education Employability Skills Framework http://cte.ed.gov/employabilityskills/index.php/framework
http://cte.ed.gov/employabilityskills/index.php/developingskills/create_checklist Create checklist – student inventory.
“[Recipient] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or
age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the nondiscrimination policies: name/title, address, telephone number, email.”
SCHOOL DISTRICT’S WORK-BASED LEARNING/JOB SHADOW COORDINATORS
CHECKLIST
Student Name: ____________________________ Grade ____ School ___________________________
Shadow Date: ______________________________ Time: _________________________________
1. Review Job Shadow Application
Job Shadow Application, Resume, and References Placed in Student’s IPS Electronic Portfolio
2. Contact the Business Host/Mentor and Provide Job Shadow Orientation Information
Work-Based Learning Job Shadow Requirements
Orientation to the Workplace *PLE Toolkit
Employability Skills Framework Assessment Form: Business Host/Mentor Assessment of Student
Complete Job Shadow Appointment Information Form
3. Meet with Student and Review Job Shadow Requirements
Review Job Shadow Appointment Information Form
Job Shadow Confirmation Sample Telephone Script
Review Student Job Shadow Observation and Interview Questions
4. Before the Job Shadow: Review Student/Parent Required Documents
Work-Based Learning Job Shadow Requirements (Completed and Placed in Student’s IPS
Electronic Portfolio)
Employability Skills Framework Assessment Form: Student Self-Assessment (Completed and
Placed in Student’s IPS Electronic Portfolio)
Travel Consent Form (Completed and Placed in Student’s IPS Electronic Portfolio)
Confidentiality Form (Completed and Placed in Student’s IPS Electronic Portfolio) *PLE Toolkit
Liability Agreement (Completed and Placed in Student’s IPS Electronic Portfolio) *PLE Toolkit
5. After the Job Shadow
Student Evaluation of Business Host/Mentor Completed
Student Completed a Job Shadow Reflection (Placed in the Student’s IPS Electronic Portfolio)
Job Shadow Coordinator Completed an Employability Skills Framework Assessment Form:
Assessment of Student
Thank You Note Written by Student (Sent to Business Host/Mentor and Copy Placed in the
Student’s IPS Electronic Portfolio)
“[Recipient] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability or age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: name/title, address, telephone
number, email.”
USD #
Job Shadow Application
Applicant Information
Full Name: Date:
Last First M.I.
Address:
Street Address Apartment/Unit #
City State ZIP Code
Student Cell Phone:
Student Email:
Date of Birth: Current Age: Gender:
Do you have a driver’s license? YES
NO
Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from the job shadow site off campus?
YES
NO
Parent Cell Phone:
Parent Email:
Education and Individual Plan of Study Information
High School:
Career Cluster/
Pathway:
Grade Level:
9th
10th
11th
12th
When are you available to participate in job shadowing?
1st Semester
2nd Semester
1st & 2nd Semesters
9th
List any extra-curricular school activities in which you participate. ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List your top three career fields identified in your Individual Plan of Study (IPS) for your job shadow experience. 1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What experience do you have and what classes have you taken related to your career field of interest? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What are your career goals? __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How will your participation in a job shadow experience help you to reach your career goals? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Expectations and Signatures The student agrees to accept, and the parent/guardian support, the following responsibilities: Students are expected to complete all necessary applications and documents, attend all required job shadow appointments. Complete required assignments and furnish necessary information and reports to the work-based learning supervisor/teacher by assigned deadlines. Business casual professional attire is required. Students are asked to dress appropriately for the duties they perform at all times. Students are expected to abide by the school district Code of Conduct as well as company policies. Work-based learning (Job Shadow) students are expected to conform to the rules and regulations of the work-based learning business host/mentor site and demonstrate career success/employability skills. Proper “netiquette” including appropriate social media and technology use and restricting personal business including receiving/making calls and texts should be observed. The Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy remains in effect while the student is at the work-based learning business host/mentor site. Maintaining confidentiality concerning proprietary information is required. Student or parent/guardian must provide transportation to and from the work-based learning business host/mentor site. (Student Transportation Consent and Release Form must be on file.) The student is representing __________________ Public Schools and will reflect positively on the high standards of the work-based learning program and the business host/mentor site. The student has read the above work-based learning expectations and agrees to comply throughout the job shadow experience. Student Signature: Date:
The parent/guardian has read the above work-based learning expectations and agrees to comply throughout the work-based learning experience. Parent Signature: Date:
Attach a copy of your resume with three references.
Place a copy of this job shadow application, resume, and references in your Individual Plan of Study’s (IPS) electronic portfolio.
“[Recipient] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its
programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies: name/title, address, telephone number, email.”
Work-Based Learning Job Shadow Requirements
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Students are expected to complete all necessary applications and documents, and attend all required
work-based learning appointments.
2. Business casual professional attire is required. Students are asked to dress appropriately for the duties
they perform at all times.
3. Students are expected to abide by the school district Code of Conduct as well as company policies. Work-
based learning (Job Shadow) students are expected to conform to the rules and regulations of the work-
based learning business host/mentor site and demonstrate career success/employability skills.
4. Proper “netiquette” including appropriate social media and technology use and restricting personal
business including receiving/making calls and texts should be observed. The Public Schools Acceptable Use
Policy remains in effect while the student is at the work-based learning business host/mentor site.
5. Maintaining confidentiality concerning proprietary information is required. I understand and agree that I
will not divulge or record any privileged or confidential information obtained because of my work-based
learning experience to any person, including classmates and relatives.
6. Student or parent/guardian must provide transportation to and from the work-based learning business
host/mentor site. (Student Transportation Consent and Release Form must be on file.)
7. The student is representing __________________ Public Schools and will reflect positively on the high
standards of the work-based learning job shadow program and the business host/mentor site.
8. Absence from the job shadow should only occur due to illness or family emergency. Student will notify
each of the following people should absence be necessary: (1) school attendance office, (2) School
District’s Work-Based Learning/Job Shadow Coordinator, (3) Business Host/Mentor.
Date _____________________ Student ____________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Read, understand, and support the student expectations and participation in the job shadow experience.
2. Assist the student in providing transportation to and from the job shadow site with adequate automobile
insurance.
Consent/Release:
3. I grant the workplace permission to photograph my child for promotional and educational purposes.
4. I give my consent to USD ______, for _____________________________ (student) to participate in a job
shadow experience. I release the Business Host/Mentor and USD ___________ from any and all liabilities
as a result of the job shadow placement for my student.
Date _____________________ Parent/Guardian _____________________________________
SCHOOL DISTRICT’S WORK-BASED LEARNING/JOB SHADOW COORDINATORS EXPECTATIONS:
1. Provide student with assistance and training in employability skills necessary for a successful job
shadow experience.
2. Provide the business host/mentor with assistance in explaining requirements (orientation),
completing paperwork, resolving problems, and otherwise assisting the student and business
host/mentor in maximizing job shadow learning experiences.
3. Monitor student progress in placing employability skill artifacts in their electronic portfolio.
4. Assess student progress before, during, and after the job shadow experience.
5. Ensure that appropriate accident and liability insurance coverage is in place and that all applicable
federal and state regulations governing employment are observed.
6. Ensure required forms are completed. The forms include: job shadow application, job shadow
expectations and requirements, transportation consent form, evaluations, and thank you notes.
Date _____________________
School District WBL/Job Shadow Coordinator _____________________________________
BUSINESS HOST/MENTOR EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide a work-based learning experience for the student that provides an authentic look into a
specific career while developing research skills and occupational knowledge. Allow the student to
view the workday of a professional onsite, interact with clients or customers and attend meetings
and/or other appointments that are part of the professional day.
2. Provide orientation and safety training.
3. Comply with all policies, labor laws, and regulations as established by federal and state law.
4. Provide evaluation of student employability skills.
5. Notify the School District WBL/Job Shadow Coordinator in case of injury or accident
6. Provide for student participation without regard to race, color, age, national origin, sex, handicap, or
disability in compliance with the non-discrimination policy of the school district.
Date ________________ Business Host/Mentor _____________________________________________
Attach a signed copy of the Transportation Consent form.
Place a copy of this job shadow expectations and responsibilities document in your Individual Plan of
Study’s (IPS) electronic portfolio.
“[Recipient] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability or age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: name/title, address, telephone
number, email.”
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JOB SHADOW APPOINTMENT INFORMATION FORM
Student
Instructor/Pathway
Scheduled shadow date
Shadow time
Arrival time
Business name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Business contact name
Contact email
Suggested attire for shadow
Lunch
Comments/Notes Please be 10 minutes earlier than the arrival time. Wear the required attire
for the shadow. If you are sick the morning of the shadow:
1. Call the business and speak to the contact person or leave a message.
2. Call the high school office at . When you shadow you are
representing yourself and the Job Shadow program at USD !
Job Shadow Confirmation Sample Telephone Script
“May I speak with __________________________ (Business Host/Mentor), please? Hello, this
is _____________________________________ (your name) from _______________________
High School. I am calling to confirm my Job Shadow on ______________________ (day, month)
from _____________________ to _______________________ (beginning time to finish time).
Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you.”
If the Business Host/Mentor is unavailable, leave the above information in a message and ask
when would be a better time to call back. It is your responsibility to follow through on the
confirmation.
“[Recipient] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability or age in its programs or activities. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: name/title,
address, telephone number, email.”
STUDENT JOB SHADOW OBSERVATION AND INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Student Name Date
Business Name
Name of person shadowed
Occupation shadowed/ Job Title
1. Describe a typical day at your job.
2. What is your educational background?
3. Why did you choose your career?
4. Have you made any career changes in the past? Why?
5. How did you find the position that you are in?
6. What is the most challenging part of your job?
7. What is the most rewarding part of your job?
8. If you were in high school again, is there anything you would do differently about preparing for your
career?
9. What academic coursework did you take that has contributed the most toward your career?
10. What tools or equipment do you use in your work?
11. Do you prefer to work for a large or small company? Why?
12. Do you work with a lot of other people or mostly by yourself?
13. How many hours a week do you find it necessary to work in order to get your job done?
14. If I were to prepare for a career such as yours, what education or additional training would you suggest?
15. What skills does your employer value the most for your position?
16. What skills and personal characteristics are necessary in order to receive a promotion in your field?
17. When was the company founded? Who started it?
18. Who owns your company now? Is it publicly owned or individually owned?
19. What are the skills your company values the most when searching for new hires?
20. Do you require a college degree from all of your employees?
21. Describe some jobs that are considered entry-level.
22. What benefits does your company provide to its employees such as health insurance, retirement, profit
sharing, paid vacation, sick leave or childcare?
23. What kind of training do you provide your employees? Do you offer tuition reimbursement?
24. What is the one thing that surprised you the most after starting this job?
25. Any final thoughts or suggestions for me?
“[Recipient] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or
age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the nondiscrimination policies: name/title, address, telephone number, email.”
STUDENT EVALUATION OF THE BUSINESS HOST/MENTOR
Student Name
Business Host/Mentor Shadow Date
Was the Business Host/Mentor expecting you? Yes No
Did you feel welcome when you arrived for your job shadow? Yes No
Was the period of time that you shadowed Too short Too long
Just right
Would you recommend this Business Host/Mentor to another student for job shadowing? Yes No
Comments:
Artifacts to Demonstrate Employability Skills
Before, During & After a Job Shadow Experience
ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO
Table of Contents
Career Development Materials
Introduction of a Positive,
Professional Image
In Person
Professional Profile Picture
Video Resume
Demonstrate Interviewing
Skills
30 Second Elevator Pitch
Phone Script for Job
Shadow Confirmation
Dining Etiquette
On Paper
Resume With References
Cover Letter
Letters of Recommendation
Job Shadow Application
Reflection of Job Shadow
Job Shadow Thank You
Note
Online Professional Social
Network
Snapchat
Documentation of Progress
Journal Reflections
Blog Reflections
Video Reflection
Oral Presentation
Web Site
Pictures
Project
Work Samples
Materials Developed
Writing/Research Samples
Demonstrate in-depth
knowledge about a career
with proper sources and
citations to demonstrate
written communication
skills.
Time Management Skills
Electronic Schedule Sample
Online Calendar Sample
Demonstrate Software
Applications
Employability Skills Assessment
Student Self-evaluation
Business/Mentor Evaluation
CTE Teacher/Director
Evaluation
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