OLS 103 - Professional Indicators

2 CR

This course gives students the essential tools for success in college, work, and daily life. Students learn and practice the five Professional Indicators that are the hallmark of the Occupational & Life Skills program: Advocacy, Initiative, Self-Improvement, Reliability, and Teamwork. Through structured instruction, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects, students build an understanding of each skill and begin applying it in real situations.

The course emphasizes self-directed learning and guides students to take ownership of their growth and recognize how these skills appear across OLS classes and in the workplace. By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in the soft skills needed to be successful in school and in their careers.

These skills will continue to develop throughout their time in OLS and will be demonstrated through proficiency in their internship. Grading: Credit/No Credit

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Program.

Course Outcomes
1. Describe what advocacy looks like in school and workplace settings and practice communicating needs by using strategies such as asking questions, seeking clarification, and using accommodations.

2. Explain the importance of taking initiative and identify strategies to improve task-initiation skills, planning, and identifying what needs to be done without prompting.

3. Identify and explore areas for self-improvement and use feedback, reflection, and goal-setting to improve academic and professional habits.

4. Define reliability and create strategies to develop reliability skills, including attendance routines, preparation, time management tools, and follow-through on commitments.

5. Demonstrate effective teamwork behaviors and participate in collaborative activities that require listening, sharing ideas, problem-solving, and respecting others.

6. Create a personalized Professional Indicators Growth Plan outlining individual strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for developing the Professional Indicators throughout the OLS program.

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