Standards - Career & Technical Education

Discuss the role of supervisory and regulatory bodies in the insurance industry.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Discuss and demonstrate ways to value diversity.

Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Finance Cluster.

Meet benchmarks selected by the instructor from the appropriate curriculum frameworks, based upon the individual student’s assessed needs.

Conduct investigative research on a selected topic related to finance using approved research methodology, interpret findings, and prepare a presentation to defend results.

Select an investigative study referencing prior research and knowledge.

Collect, organize, and analyze data accurately and precisely.

Design procedures to test the research.

Report, display, and defend the results of investigations to audiences that may include professionals and technical experts.

Demonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in finance.

Use mathematical and/or scientific skills to solve problems encountered in the chosen occupation.

Locate, evaluate, and interpret information related to the chosen occupation, in both oral and written formats.

Analyze and apply data and/or measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.

Apply enhanced leadership and professional skills needed in a career in finance.

Develop and deliver a professional presentation offering potential solutions to a current issue.

Practice leadership and career skills in job placement, job shadowing, entrepreneurship, or internship, or by obtaining an industry-recognized credential of value.

Participate in leadership development opportunities available through DECA, FBLA-PBL, and/or professional organizations in the finance field.

Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through presentations, public speaking, live or virtual interviews, and/or an employment portfolio.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Discuss and demonstrate ways to value diversity.

Interpret the sections of the declaration page on personal auto policies.

Gather and share information on how auto insurance works and the importance of obtaining and maintaining auto insurance.

Discuss factors that affect insurability and premiums.

Distinguish between eligibility and coverage.

Enumerate the physical damage components of comprehensive and collision insurance.

Compare and contrast insurance limits when determining the amount of coverage for comprehensive and collision auto insurance.