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Occupational Skills Diploma Career Description Program Information Coursework in the classroom reinforces basic work skills learned at the employment site, which increases student success at any workplace. Other skill outcomes for students in OSP taught in the classroom
include Communication Skills (verbal, nonverbal and written,)
Problem-Solving skills (goal-setting, self advocacy and relationship
building, etc.) and Decision-Making skills (ie. citizenship skills,
budgeting, self management.) Students can also participate in an
elective summer internship course which provides follow-up services
at their place of employment following graduation. Special Program Requirements All after-school-hour services required for independent living are secured by the student and family before the onset of the fall semester. Students can apply for OSP in the fall, beginning on Sept. 1, the year preceding attendance in the program. Student interviews for applicants meeting program criteria begin in January. Interviews and acceptance of students are completed from January–April with new students attending OSP Orientation in April. Employment Opportunities According to the MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development, entry-level career availability is expected to rise through 2010. Some examples of entry-level employment that students in the Occupational Skills Program obtain following graduation: food preparation janitorial retail areas of cashier and stock clerks entry-level health care areas Career Titles
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