Benefits of Career Research & Development (CRD) for Students

Baltimore County Public Schools’ Career Research and Development students learn to be globally competitive and productive members of the workforce!

CRD is a 4-credit CTE completer sequence that includes 2 courses in career development and 2 credits of work-based learning. The curriculum is based on the MD Career Development Framework.

Academic Skills + Employability Skills + Technical Skills = Career Ready

Academic Skills + Employability Skills + Technical Skills = Career Ready

Develops Employability Skills: Job acquisition skills, resume, interview, etc… Ethics Communication Interpersonal skills Problem-solving Workplace safety Sexual Harassment awareness training

Senior Interviews

Promotes Self-Awareness Interest surveys Personality assessment Values awareness Aptitude and ability awareness Application to career connection

Creates Career Awareness Job outlook & trends Career research Career pathways

Facilitates Effective Community Relations Promotes good-will Presents outreach opportunities Provides networking connections

Promotes Networking

Allows businesses to become stakeholders in curriculum development. Offers businesses involvement in education Affords businesses opportunities to influence tomorrow’s workforce.

Supplies businesses with students who understand technology. Students are proficient and comfortable using today’s technology. Students can share knowledge and learn quickly.

Students Programming Learn

Students Collaborating

For more information, contact Cheryl Quinn, WBL Coordinator Sparrows Point High School Baltimore County Public Schools 410-887-7543 cquinn@bcps.org