All students will be exposed to a full range of careers including those which are nontraditional for their gender. Prior to assessing students' career interests, they will be provided with career exploration activities, including the provision of experiences and information about high wage, high skill and nontraditional occupations, access to role models in nontraditional careers, and visits to worksites. Career assessment will include interviews that draw out skills and interests learners may have that are transferable to nontraditional employment. Administrators, counselors and teachers will be provided training and support on gender equity, nontraditional careers and the needs of the future workforce. Career awareness and planning will be integrated into other curricula in elementary school and will be free of sex-role stereotypes.
All students have the opportunity to achieve high academic standards.
Based on the assessment, a plan will be developed to increase representation of any group that is underrepresented. Enhancement activities such as tutoring and mentoring will be provided in academic areas in which learners have deficiencies. Teachers, students and parents will be provided with information about the future workforce, skills required in the future, the importance of math, science and technology education, the earning potential of various careers, and the importance of nontraditional employment opportunities. Instruction includes academic skills, workplace skills, and technical skills taught in an integrated manner. Instruction will include applied academics to assist students in making the connection between school and their career choice.