Contact Information
| Name | Phone Ext. | Room Number | |
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| Jonah Sheffield |
JDG Pathway
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Pathway Description
The JDG program is designed to help students reach their academic, career, personal, and social goals. The curriculum includes nine core units that focus on academic achievement, employability and soft skills preparing students to pursue higher education, trade programs, or enter the workforce or join the military. Each level challenges students with content that builds in complexity as they progress through each level. JDG is an approved career pathway.
All JDG students are eligible for membership in the Delaware Career Association (DCA), a youth organization that enhances classroom instruction with field trips, group activities, and state conferences. The four goals of the DCA are leadership development, citizenship, social awareness, and career preparation.
The JDG Teacher is available to assist participants in finding jobs in the career of their choice during the school year, in the summer, and for 12 months following graduation.
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Level I
Available to grades 9 and 10
The JDG Level 1 course outcomes are: Students will practice self-awareness and math in the workplace. Students will demonstrate problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation skills. Students will explore career clusters, and qualities of an entrepreneur, and laying the foundation for career and personal success.
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Level II
Prerequisite: Level I
The JDG Level 2 course outcomes are: Students will develop leadership and decision-making skills. Students will demonstrate customer service, budgeting, and research skills. Students will explore how to succeed as an entrepreneur, research a career and apply for a job.
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Level III
Prerequisite: Level II
The JDG Level 3 course outcomes are: Students will demonstrate interview skills. Students will explore workplace diversity, digital citizenship, social awareness, and introduction to investment. Students will examine how to make a business plan, practice etiquette, and continue their education.
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Level IV
Prerequisite: Level III
The JDG Level 4 course outcomes are: Students will explore using feedback to improve performance and how to demonstrate professional ethics and self-management. Students will examine investment tools and how to achieve entrepreneurial success. Students will design a resume, cover letter and learn how to prepare for their journey after high school. Students will be presented with community service and internship opportunities in their career field of choice.
