Career Development & Occupational Studies (CDOS) Credential

About the CDOS Credential

The CDOS Credential recognizes students’ preparation and skills for post-school employment. All students with an IEP who do not qualify for New York State Alternate Assessment are eligible, including those earning a Regents/Local diploma. There are two options for earning a CDOS Credential:

OPTION 1

Student must have developed a Career Plan aligned with the CDOS standards, including:

• Student’s self-identified career interests
• Career-related strengths and needs
• Career goals
• 216 hours of CTE coursework, 54 hours of which must be in work-based learning experiences

OPTION 2

Student has met the requirements of the following nationally-recognized work readiness credentials:

• National Work Readiness Credential
• SkillsUSA Workforce Ready Employability Assessment
• National Career Readiness Certificate WorkKeys (ACT)
• Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems Workforce Skills Certification System