This video designed by the NDE Nebraska Career and Technical Education looks at post-secondary pathways from a skills and aptitude-based approach
Analyze the many possibilities of this career that uses collected information to find ways to solve problems, optimize the workplace, or make products better.
Meet Germara Villalongo Andino, a Research & Development Engineer at Procter & Gamble who enjoys using her skills to design consumer products that ensure customer satisfaction. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
In this free tutorial, learn the process of creating a professional resume that stands out from the crowd.
Lessons include: (1) Why You Need a Resume. Learn the importance of having a professional resume. (2) Resume Formats: Choosing the Right One. Consider these factors when choosing what type of resume to create. (3) Resume Tips and Strategies. Use these tips and strategies to get noticed.
Based on Roadtrip Nation's archive of interviews with inspiring professionals from all walks of life, the Roadtrip Nation collection includes engaging video interviews and interactive online tools to expose students to greater career possibilities. By focusing on the "why" of career exploration, students become more engaged and excited about discovering personally relevant career and academic opportunities. This Collection includes: Video (18), Media Gallery (9) for Grades 6-8, 9-12, 3-5
Erik is a robotics engineer who works with mechanical, electrical and computer engineers to build robots. Students will learn how robotics engineering requires constant experimenting before things work out just right. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
A one-page document that helps students see various STEM careers they could go into. The road map also helps students see the credits they will need for high school graduation as well as the different levels of education needed for various careers.
A infographic that has a selection college majors that require STEM-related skills, which is helpful in illustrating that STEM exists outside of the "typical" STEM careers that people think of.
A senior trends analyst explains how her passion for design, combined with her high school and college coursework and internships, helped her to establish a rewarding career at a global brand design firm.
Build your understanding of this satisfying hands-on career where workers build attractive structures that are made to last a lifetime.
Greg discusses his career as a sustainability design engineer. He calls himself a "Green Engineer." He shares his two-fold focus: to create healthier living environments that conserve resources and design systems that make a positive environmental impact. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
Tom is a systems engineer, and he loves his job. He says, "I get to come to work and build micro-air vehicles and morphing aircraft with really cool functionalities that didn't exist before, now that's exciting." Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
This lesson guides students through web sites that examine Economic and personal finance careers that are typically of interest to 3rd- through 5th-grade students. By completing the steps outlined in the lesson, the students will explore careers and report their findings.
Career advising in Ohio is designed to support students in developing a vision and realistic plan for their futures across the K-12 spectrum. Ultimately, the purpose of career advising is to prepare students for a pathway of post-high school success, as prescribed in the Ohio Department of Education’s Each Child Our Future Strategic Plan.
Discover this global career path that requires two or more languages - and see if it speaks YOUR language.
See the Lab Squad kids’ report for this career in Support Materials +
Try Engineering provides a database to students and teachers full of resources, lesson plans, and activities that engage and inspire engineering concepts.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives students the opportunity to explore all things labor related, like inflation and prices, unemployment, pay and benefits, and more, through games and quizzes. Students can also explore careers that relate to their interests and learn fun facts about the economy and jobs.
Take a tour of a real-life future city under construction and envision yourself with a career as a city designer.
Conduct a successful job search using digital tools. Time to complete: 4-8 hours
Join the Career Lab set crew and see how this creative career mixes moving images with sound to teach, advertise and entertain.