Career Readiness Teacher Resources

Financial literacy is the way to teach! The class works in small groups to discover the relationship between education and income level. They use their math and problem-solving skills to complete two different activities. They work out a...

Get ready to apply yourself! Lesson four in a series of five college and career readiness lessons introduces the basic parts of a job application. Pupils discover the necessity for good references and create a master job application for...

When one thinks of a hygienist, it's usually in the context of a dental office. A short video explores the world of the industrial hygienist who specializes in occupational health and safety. The job of these safety professionals is to...

Working with blood isn't a career for everyone. Vampire jokes aside, a career as a phlebotomist can be gratifying. A short video explains what a job in this medical field entails.

So, you've just spotted an ad for the perfect job, now what? Get kids ready to enter the workforce by having them practice the first step, replying to a job ad. They scan the paper for a job, role-play responding to the ad via phone,...

As pupils consider possible career paths for the future, give them the chance to reflect on their greatest skills, lifelong interests, favorite subject areas and activities, values, deeply rooted beliefs, etc. 

Careers in science aren't limited to labs. Pupils learn about different aspects of careers in agriculture through the lens of several scientists. The scientists talk about how the field of soil science is a growing in this important...

High schoolers need to be prepared to enter the job market during or after high school. Here are six preparational activities geared at getting those kids ready to enter the job market. They conduct research on various jobs, learn about...

Can you name the job that involves scholars, classes, and grades? If you guessed teacher, you just won a round of Name That Job! The second instructional activity in a five-part college and career readiness unit has career seekers team...

Your career search starts here! Sixth grade scholars begin their journey toward college and career readiness in the first of a five-part series of lessons. Individuals identify where their interests lead them using the Holland code, then...

Pupils design career portfolios, which will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired during their schooling and personal endeavors, using the wide variety of worksheets and activities provided in this resource.

Prepping pupils for the real world is a vital part of our job. This activity focuses on getting upper graders ready for their first post-collegiate job interview. They will prepare a resume, research a potential company to work for, and...

Maximizing efficiency while minimizing the costs of a transportation company is the job of the operations supervisor. In a short interview, a transportation supervisor talks about the education and training required for this demanding...

How do all those products that are stamped "Made in China" get to other countries? That's the job of the Importer/Exporter. Find out from a short video what the job entails and the skills necessary in this highly competitive field.

Get the motor running, back on the roadway! That's the call for multi-craft maintenance technicians whose job is to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and welding equipment.

For those curious, who like to solve problems, who like to research, the job of product designer would be a perfect fit. A short video shows how one production designer combined these qualities to form a company that creates specialized...

Inhale, exhale. Inhale, exhale. Ensuring that patients breathe and get enough oxygen is the job of the respiratory care therapist. Find out what is involved in this medical career with a short video that shows some of the many aspects of...

The job of an operations strategic planner is to ensure that decision-makers have the information they need to make sure the company operates smoothly and cost-effectively. Watch a brief video to take a look at the range of...

Imagine promoting various products—developing ad campaigns that create the buzz needed to attract customers for these products. Such is the job of public relations specialists. Find out what is involved by viewing a short video about...

It's never too soon to prepare for the future. With a PowerPoint presentation and class discussion, young scholars learn about the importance of preparing for their academic futures. Pupils then embark on a career research project,...

Feel compelled to draw, to create new images, to design new ads? A career as a graphic designer might be the thing for you. A short video gives insight into this very creative field.

Love to travel? Love driving big rigs? Don't mind long hours? Then working as a commercial truck driving might be the career for you. A short video introduces viewers to the benefits of this career.