Resources, tools and lessons that support exploration, investigation, planning by students K-12 as they develop career awareness, soft skills needed in careers and make plans for post high-school that could include enrollment in a post-secondary institution, enlistment in the service, employment in a position that provides income and support for a successful future.
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In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within manufacturing careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within marketing careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within military careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within neonatal nurse careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within nursing careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within quality control inspector careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within restaurant careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within stonemason careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within teaching and training careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within tourism and hospitality careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within translator careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within urban planner careers.
In this activity students examine and learn about the various jobs and skills within zoologist careers.
The goal of the Elementary Career Jeopardy Games is to create career awareness. The games are designed to be facilitated by a teacher in a classroom setting with the entire class participating.
With quizzes to help you decide on a college major, data to compare careers and graphs showing trending industries, Career Trend lets readers dive deep into their intended or current career trajectory.
This activity book can begin as a coloring book with various career options available and evolve into a mature career awareness piece for older grades. Students are asked to explore themselves and attempt tasks such as writing their first resume.
This article cites several studies and research that support testing students in early elementary school, starting in kindergarten. The research in the article shows that grades K-3 are critical in a child's development and that performance in kindergarten can predict future success in school. It also shows that testing can allow early intervention to help students who are struggling before they reach upper elementary school and beyond.
This resource allows students to search for a Coast Guard recruiter near them.
This resources walks through the Eight Components of College and Career Readiness Counseling chart a comprehensive, systemic
approach for school counselors’ use to inspire all students to, and prepare them for, college success
and opportunity — especially students from underrepresented populations. The eight components build
aspirations and social capital, offer enriching activities, foster rigorous academic preparation, encourage early
college planning, and guide students and families through the college admission and financial aid processes.
By implementing these eight components, school counselors provide information, tools and perspective to
parents, students, schools and their communities that build college and career readiness for all students.
This webpage provides students and their families with information on Ohio's College Credit Plus Program. Ohio’s College Credit Plus can help you earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students.