This 7th grade Jobs and Employers lesson leads students through an exploration of a company in the Inspire portion of the Xello platform.

This lesson plan can be connected to a career-ready path, as it focuses on important concepts related to biodiversity and the impact of human activities on it. Students who are interested in pursuing careers in biology, environmental science, ecology, conservation, or other related fields would benefit from gaining knowledge and skills related to biodiversity. Additionally, the research skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that students will develop in this lesson can be applied to a variety of careers. For example, individuals who work in conservation or environmental science may need to evaluate the impact of human activities on biodiversity and design solutions to mitigate negative effects. Overall, this lesson plan can help students gain valuable knowledge and skills that are relevant to a wide range of careers in the STEM fields.

Students use research and observation data (field trip) to objectively rank potential career opportunities to help guide their individual career choice and pathway.

Learning goals/objectives:

After completing this unit, students should be able to utilize an objective method for evaluating potential careers. Students will determine what career types and opportunities are best suited to themselves personally and defend their choices.

Students use research and observation data (field trip) to objectively rank potential career opportunities to help guide their individual career choice and pathway.

Learning goals/objectives:

After completing this unit, students should be able to utilize an objective method for evaluating potential careers. Students will determine what career types and opportunities are best suited to themselves personally and defend their choices.

Use the resources in this folder to conduct your own parent/student financial aid information session.

In this 70-minute lesson, students will be able to:
-Use online job boards to find and read job postings for open roles that meet your career goals and qualifications
-Prepare for and navigate career fairs and other networking events
-Write an elevator pitch that will leave a positive first impression
-Overcome imposter syndrome when applying for jobs

The purpose of this activity is for students to complete a half or full day job shadow in the chosen career field, interview, and submit reflection paper.

Ever wonder what happens to those vials of blood drawn at the hospital for your lab work? What about when you have a swollen, red, raw throat? Who runs those tests that the doctor orders? What is involved in running those tests? Here is where we dive into the world of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).

Ever wonder what happens to those vials of blood drawn at the hospital for your lab work? What about when you have a swollen, red, raw throat? Who runs those tests that the doctor orders? What is involved in running those tests? Here is where we dive into the world of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).

A main emphasis the Verso hiring department and department heads stressed was that students need to be aware of their social media presence. The impact of what they post could potentially help them gain employment or lose possible employment.

The Professional Interview allows a student to explore a specific career of interest by talking to a professional about their work duties, place of employment, and career path. This project is ideal for the situation where a job shadow is not possible.  This project includes two attachments in the resource library which cover the guidelines and requirements of this project. Waunakee Community High School students take a course called Career Workshop at the sophomore level.  They are required to choose two enhancement projects from a list of options.  Students have access to shared Google Docs related to these projects.  The Job Shadow is one of these options.  Other options that may be found under WISELearn Resources include an Infographic, Web Portfolio, Career Presentation, Career Cruising Video Project, and Job Shadow.  

A main emphasis the Verso hiring department and department heads stressed was that students need to be well prepared for an interview. The interview will determine if they are hired. Having proper interview etiquette will give students an opportunity to excel during the interview process and provide the confidence required to succeed during an interview.

The Job Shadow experience allows a student to explore a specific career of interest by observing an employee perform their work duties at their place of employment. This project includes three attachments in the resource library which cover the guidelines and requirements of this project. Waunakee Community High School students take a course called Career Workshop at the sophomore level.  They are required to choose two enhancement projects from a list of options.  Students have access to shared Google Docs related to these projects.  The Job Shadow is one of these options.  Other options that may be found under WISELearn Resources include an Infographic, Web Portfolio, Career Presentation, Career Cruising Video Project, and Professional Interview.  

In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to:

Explain what types of career opportunities are available to them through the military and how they compare to civilian occupations
Interpret different components of a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
Identify the challenges of transitioning from a military career to a civilian career and steps they can take to make the process easier

In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to:

Identify steps they can take to help them choose a career after high school
Explain the importance of considering job qualities that will bring them job satisfaction as they progress in their careers
Conduct research on occupations they are interested in to learn more about earning potential, required training, career growth outlook, and more
Understand the importance of soft skills in the workplace

In this 45 Minute lesson, students will be able to:

Differentiate between a bachelor degree and an associate degree
Understand the two types of associate degrees
Explore possible career paths that require associate degrees

In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to:

Identify the benefits of pursuing on-the-job training experiences, specifically apprenticeships and internships
Explain the differences between apprenticeships and internships
Conduct research to find various apprenticeship and internship opportunities

In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to:

Understand the personal, social, and academic benefits of taking a gap year
Identify important questions to consider when planning a gap year
Explain how a gap year experience can fit in their resume

Students will be able to
Reflect on what they’ve learned about the path(s) they might want to pursue after high school
Set a goal for where they would like to be one year after graduating high school for a path they might pursue
Create a timeline of steps they will need to take to reach their goal

My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.