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Career Exploration: Lesson Plans and Resources
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Prepare Students for Career Success

As the world around us evolves and future opportunities come into view, career exploration for students becomes crucial for growth. It helps students learn about future jobs and develop important skills and interests. This collection of free educational resources is carefully selected to help teachers guide primary and secondary students through the exciting (we swear!) world of career exploration. Embracing a diverse range of tools, from interactive websites to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to engage students in meaningful exploration of various career paths, fostering a deeper understanding of their own potential and aspirations.

So why integrate career exploration for students into your students’ educational journey? Research indicates that early exposure to career possibilities significantly enhances students' motivation, academic performance and future employability. And by providing students with the tools to investigate and reflect on different careers, educators can play a pivotal role in shaping their students' futures. This collection gives teachers and caregivers several resources to make career exploration easy, informative and exciting for students of all ages.

The collection also provides resources that accommodate diverse learning styles and interests, offering a variety of formats ranging from video-based discussions and guides to interactive games. This approach not only makes career exploration more engaging for students but also caters to the individual needs and preferences of each learner. Additionally, the inclusion of resources that highlight the importance of soft skills—such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving—underscores the holistic nature of career readiness, preparing students not only for specific jobs but also for successful and adaptable participation in the workforce.

This collection is a comprehensive toolkit for educators aiming to inspire their students to explore, dream and plan for their future careers. Through the thoughtful integration of these resources into the curriculum, teachers can light the path toward fulfilling and achievable career goals, empowering students to embark on their professional journeys with confidence and curiosity.

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Share My Lesson is proud to partner with CareerGirls.Org, a free, noncommercial, online platform which showcases video clips of diverse women role models sharing career and educational advice to inspire students and especially young girls to expand their horizons, improve their academic performance, and dream big about their futures.

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Career exploration (Grades 3-5)
Lesson

Career exploration (Grades 3-5)

Assessment, Handout, Lesson Plan, Worksheet | Grades 3-5

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Careers Collection

Activity | PRE-K, Grades K-2

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Lesson

Entrepreneurship

Assessment, Handout, Lesson Plan, Worksheet | Grades 1-2

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Share My Lesson is proud to partner with CareerGirls.Org, a free, noncommercial, online platform which showcases video clips of diverse women role models sharing career and educational advice to inspire students and especially young girls to expand their horizons, improve their academic performance, and dream big about their futures.

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