| 1.00 | Understand the unique educational opportunities of Career and Technical Education (CTE). | 20% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 1.01 | Understand the North Carolina Career Pathway model. | 5% | A2 Understand Factual |
| 1.02 | Explain the value of participating in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). | 5% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 1.03 | Understand transferrable skills. | 10% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 2.00 | Understand student preferences and alignment with their career interests. | 20% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 2.01 | Understand emotional intelligence. | 5% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 2.02 | Summarize career aptitude skills. | 7% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 2.03 | Interpret personal awareness and goals. | 8% | D2 Understand Metacognitive |
| 3.00 | Understand career information in relation to goals. | 20% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 3.01 | Explain employment trends, societal needs, and economic conditions. | 5% | C2 Understand Procedural |
| 3.02 | Exemplify career research skills to access accurate, current, and unbiased career information. | 8% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 3.03 | Compare career options in terms of personal characteristics and preferences. | 7% | D2 Understand Metacognitive |
| 4.00 | Understand the relationship between education and career goals. | 20% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 4.01 | Understand how to choose the most appropriate post-secondary option for your future. | 10% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 4.02 | Explain the requirements necessary for post-secondary institutions, workforce credentials, and employers for career pathways. | 10% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 5.00 | Understand how to create and manage a career plan. | 20% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 5.01 | Understand the information and skills needed to obtain and maintain employment. | 10% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 5.02 | Interpret a paycheck. | 2% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 5.03 | Understand government roles and the effects on career and employee rights. | 3% | B2 Understand Conceptual |
| 5.04 | Explain balancing life roles and integrating growth into your career development plan. | 5% | D2 Understand Metacognitive |
