Duval Ready Diploma Designation

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    Students who earn this diploma seal are “Ready to Work”

    Duval County recognizes the importance of preparing all students for life after graduation, and that includes focusing on direct instruction of professional skills. The Duval Ready Diploma designation is a diploma seal that students can earn, symbolizing that they have training in skills such as professionalism, communication, teamwork, and problem solving using the Florida Ready to Work (FRTW) curriculum. Students demonstrate mastery through a capstone project in their senior year, putting their skills to the test and making learning authentic!

     

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    Students complete the Florida Ready to Work Curriculum, have earned the soft skills credential recognized by the state of Florida and have demonstrated these mastered skills in a capstone project. 

Credential Earned

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    CAREER EXPLORATION: 8th grade and Junior Achievement

    Embedded in 8th grade Social Studies classes (6 lessons using a virtual platform and workbook).  Explore Career clusters and learn about different industries and job opportunities for their future as well as what it takes to reach career goals.  Explore CTE opportunities in DCPS they can enroll in for high school.  Practice soft skills.  Culminating experience: Junior Achievement Exhibitor Expo for career exploration, an online platform that students have access to year-round to explore different, local career opportunities.

     

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    PROBLEM SOLVING: 9th-12th grade and Florida Ready to Work 

    Utilize online Florida Ready to Work (FRTW) soft skills curriculum.  Embedded in course content in different classes and clubs at each high school as self-paced digital training modules.  Focuses on in-demand employability skills identified by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.  Curriculum endorsed by Florida Chamber and CareerSource.

     

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    TEAM BUILDING: 9th-12th grade and Florida Ready to Work 

    Utilize online Florida Ready to Work (FRTW) soft skills curriculum.  Embedded in course content in different classes and clubs at each high school as self-paced digital training modules.  Focuses on in-demand employability skills identified by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.  Curriculum endorsed by Florida Chamber and CareerSource.  

     

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    COMMUNICATION: 9th-12th grade and Florida Ready to Work 

    Utilize online Florida Ready to Work (FRTW) soft skills curriculum.  Embedded in course content in different classes and clubs at each high school as self-paced digital training modules.  Focuses on in-demand employability skills identified by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.  Curriculum endorsed by Florida Chamber and CareerSource.  

     

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    PROFESSIONALISM: 9th-12th grade and Florida Ready to Work 

    Utilize online Florida Ready to Work (FRTW) soft skills curriculum.  Embedded in course content in different classes and clubs at each high school as self-paced digital training modules.  Focuses on in-demand employability skills identified by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.  Curriculum endorsed by Florida Chamber and CareerSource.  

     

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    FLORIDA SOFT SKILLS: 9th-12th grade and Florida Ready to Work 

    One-hour, online proctored soft skills assessment students take to validate mastery of content from FRTW lessons above: problem solving, team building, communication, and professionalism.  Passing score = Florida Soft Skills Credential which is issued by the state of Florida and signed by the governor.

     

    Capstone Experience

     

    CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE: 11th-12th grade (mostly 12th) 

    Capstone project opportunities vary based on student strengths, interests, and campus/community involvement.  Capstone categories: CTE or Academic Project, Community Leadership, School Leadership, Work-Based Learning; examples: IP, AP, or CTE capstone project; school ambassadors; Eagle Scout project; holding an officer position in a club, organization, or CTSO on campus; internship or pre-apprenticeship.  Capstone is an experience that allows students to demonstrate skills learned in FRTW curriculum, as a culminating experience to earn the Duval Ready diploma seal.