Oregon
9th-12th Grades
State Standards
High School Higher Education and Career Path Skills Standards
HS.HECPS.ASeeking Assistance and Self-Advocacy
HS.HECPS.A.1Explore how personal strengths, aptitudes, interests and values connect with future career paths.
HS.HECPS.A.2Identify school and community resources for mental, physical and financial well-being, including an understanding of how to seek assistance.
HS.HECPS.A.3Understand the rights and responsibilities that come with being a student and member of communities and organizations.
HS.HECPS.A.4Practice self-advocacy by communicating needs clearly in writing and speaking, expressing concerns, and seeking out support when necessary.
HS.HECPS.BCareer Exploration and Preparation
HS.HECPS.B.1Practice employability skills necessary to effectively self-manage and collaborate with others in a workplace setting.
HS.HECPS.B.2Understand the diverse range of career pathways available, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships, military service, higher education, trades and non-degree programs.
HS.HECPS.B.3Explore local opportunities and benefits for participating in career-connected and community-based experiential learning related to future goals.
HS.HECPS.CPostsecondary Readiness
HS.HECPS.C.1Explore postsecondary educational and career pathways, and identify necessary training, education, skills, and prerequisites aligned with aspirations.
HS.HECPS.C.2Research admission processes for postsecondary pathways and practice applying to apprenticeships, military service, higher education, trades, and non-degree programs.
HS.HECPS.C.3Investigate strategies for making well-informed financial decisions about postsecondary pathways, including how to navigate financial aid options (i.e., FAFSA, ORSAA), application processes, and a variety of credible funding sources and scholarships.
HS.HECPS.DWorkforce Readiness
HS.HECPS.D.1Prepare to apply for an entry-level job related to future career goals.
HS.HECPS.D.2Prepare a resume and cover letter and determine what to include in a professional portfolio.
HS.HECPS.D.3Demonstrate interview skills in virtual and in-person settings.
HS.HECPS.D.4Navigate and negotiate offers of employment including human resource paperwork.