This includes instruction and assessment methods that may take place outside the traditional classroom setting and occur within a workplace or community setting. Lifework planning contributes to the economic health of Minnesota and the United States as well as the global economy. Vocational education must be planned for, implemented by and be accountable to the broader community. The broader community includes not only educators, but parents, business and industry, government, labor, and other community entities. Learners demonstrate responsible citizenship.
Learners demonstrate engagement in lifelong learning.
Vocational education and academic content are integrated. A coherent sequence of knowledge and skill building, or skill sets, is identified so learners achieve both academic and occupational competence. Skill sets are demonstrated through explicit transferable standards. Lifework planning is developmentally appropriate for the learner. Local planning, implementation and accountability for vocational education is accomplished via direct collaboration of vocational education and academic instructors at both K-12 and higher education levels, along with collaboration with parents, business and industry, labor, workforce centers, and other related community entities.