MODA Career Readiness Overview
College and Career Prep Work Based Learning Activities
Program Goals
Overview of Work Based Learning
The Work-Based Learning Framework 2.0 will be utilized at Missouri Digital Academy to guide the types of activities students will participate in based on their grade-level. This framework ensures that students’ experiences are structured in a progression leading to career training and execution and increasing individualization as students connect their interests, skills, and goals with career possibilities. These learning experiences will ensure that students develop transferable skills and assist in making career decisions.
Career Awareness: Student experiences in grades K-9 will focus on “career awareness”. Students will gain awareness of industry trends in the US and what is occurring in their local area. Students will develop prerequisite knowledge aligned to in-demand careers and gain understanding of career opportunities that exist. Student experiences may include guest speakers, career and post-secondary fairs, informational interviews, and workplace tours.
Career Exploration: Student experiences in grades 6-9 will focus on “career exploration”. Students are enrolled in explorations courses and learn how career fields and pathways apply to the workforce. Explorations are accompanied by assessments that cover interests, skills, etc. Student experiences may include job shadowing and mentoring.
Career Preparation: Student experiences in grades 9-11 will focus on “career preparation”. Students will be enrolled in courses specific to their pathway. Students will be actively involved in a Career and Technical Student Organization, maintain their Tallo profile, and explore their professional and post-secondary interests and opportunities. Student experiences may include community service and volunteering, CTSO events, school-based enterprises, pre-apprenticeships, professional skills development, and integrated projects.
Career Training: Student experiences in grades 11-12 will focus on “career training”. Students will participate in a capstone experience where a student is engaging in internships, apprenticeships, work experience, or leading their own business. These capstone experiences will lead students to enrollment, enlistment, or employment.
Tallo
Using Tallo, students 13+ can create a digital portfolio to showcase what you do in and out of school. You can add things like clubs, sports, and academic accomplishments. This can be downloaded into a resume!
From there, Tallo can connect you to opportunities based on your interests and future goals- like scholarships, internships, and virtual career events!
Click below for more information about Tallo and how to sign up!