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CTAE/Electives

CTAE Course Descriptions


Introduction to Business and Technology
IBT is the first course in the Entrepreneurship pathway
Introduction to Business and Technology is the foundational course for Business and Technology,  Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources Management pathway.  Topics taught in this course include employability skill, technology, leadership managemnt, marketing concepts, entrepreneurial qualities, business communications, money and risk management skills, the role of human resources in business, and basic word processing skills.  

Legal Envirnonment of Business
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Technology
Leagal Environment of Business is the second course in the Entrepreneurship pathway.  


Business and Technology is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to be an asset to the collaborative, global, and innovative business world of today and tomorrow. Mastery use of spreadsheets and the ability to apply leadership skills to make informed business decisions will be a highlight of this course for students. Publishing industry appropriate documents to model effective communication and leadership will be demonstrated through project based learning. Students will use spreadsheet and database software to manage data while analyzing, organizing, and sharing data through visually appealing presentations.

Business and Technology is the second course in the Business and Technology pathway in the Business Management and Administration cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed Introduction to Business and Technology. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Excel Core Certification.

Business Communications
Prerequisites: Introduction to Business and Technology and Business and Technology
In this course, the digital presence and impact of written and visual communication in a technological society will be addressed. Students will create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents with clear and concise communication. Professional communication skills and practices, problem solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry.

Business Communications is the third course in the Business and Technology pathway in the Business Management and Administration cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed Introduction to Business and Technology and Business and Technology. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area: Microsoft Office Specialist for PowerPoint Core Certification.

Legal Environment of Business
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Technology
Students will get an overview of business law while concentrating on the legal aspects of business ownership and management. Legal issues addressed include court procedures, contracts, torts, consumer law, employment law, environmental law, international law, ethics, and the role of the government in business. Students will not only understand the concepts, but will also apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions, decisions, and choices. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are expanded in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout this course to demonstrate skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills and content standards of this course. Legal Environment of Business is the second course in the Entrepreneurship and Human Resources Management pathway in the Business Management & Administration Cluster.


Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites: Introduction to Business and Technology, Legal Environment of Business
Students will be exposed to the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation in this course as they will either be the business owner or individuals working in a competitive job market in the future. Integration of accounting, finance, marketing, business management, legal and economic environments will be developed throughout projects in this course. Working to develop a business plan that includes structuring the organization, financing the organization, and managing information, operations, marketing, and human resources will be a focus in the course. Engaging students in the creation and management of a business and the challenges of being a small business owner will be fulfilled in this course. Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources and application of business principles for starting, operating and maintaining a business. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of the employability skills standard for this course. Entrepreneurship is the third course in the pathway in the Business Management & Administration Cluster. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area.
 

Work Based Learning 
Work-Based Learning placements represent the pinnacle of the Career-Related Education experinece.  To qualify for a WBL placement, a student must be age 15.  Students must also have a defined Career Pathway in order to participate in a Word-Based Learning placement.  This is especially important for successful completion of a student's pathway in that their job placement is directly related to the curriculum of the pathway classes they have completed or in which they are concurrently enrolled.  These courses consist of job site work hours, emplyability skills modules, supervisory visits by the WBL teacher, and supervision evaluations of the student.  The student will also be required to get necessary permissions signed, turn in evidence of work, and meet with the WBL teacher on a regular basis.  Students are encouraged to have at least on introductory CTAE course before taking a WBL course in order to establish a clear pathway aligned with the job placement.  

Tools for College
Tools for College B is a .5 unit Elective course. In this course, students work through Job Ready Career Skills modules found on the Career Solutions Publishing website. These modules include: work habits, workplace readiness, communication skills, job searches, and writing effective resumes.  

The Big 3:
The Big 3 is the local graduation requirement for MECHS.  This one-unit course encompasses the three most essential elements that every backpacker needs as they embark on their journey: shelter, rest, and gear or tools.  A variety of staff at MECHS interact with students as they complete activities in The Big 3, preparing students for graduation and beyond.  The course includes the Hike Your Own Hike Curriculum and the state-required BRIDGE activities as well as postsecondary and graduation preparation.  By completing this course, students can rest assured that they will gain tools to help build their shelter in life after graduation. 

The Big 3 A:
The Big 3 A is an abbreviated version of The Big 3. The Big 3 A is assigned to those students who come to MECHS with fewer than three credits remaining to graduate and fulfills The Big 3 graduation requirement. This course still incorporates components of the Hike Your Own Hike Curriculum but on a smaller scale than The Big 3. State required BRIDGE activities as well as postsecondary and graduation preparation are also part of this course.

Communication Skills I
This course will focus on the acquisition of social and instructional language across the four language domains as prescribed in WIDA Standard 1. The suggested proficiency level of the student is CPL 1-2. 

Communication Skills II
This course is an expansion of Communication Skills I with the inclusion of some content language, particularly the discipline of English language arts. The five WIDA standards serve as its basis with emphasis upon proficiency in Standard 2 regarding the communication of information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of language arts. The suggested proficiency level of the student is CPL 1-2.