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Selecting a Career

For Teachers 11th - 12th
High school is almost at an end and the upper classmen need to start thinking about the future. Discuss the steps needed to select the right career choice. Covered are the reasons people work, the differences between career, occupation,...
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Curated OER

Choosing a Career Path

For Students 7th - 10th
In this choosing a career path worksheet, students envision their ideal job and research a few career possibilities they are interested in.
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Job Star: Guides for Specific Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for a career guide? This career planning resources is organized by job-specific field. Explore the required training, education, earnings, working environments, and career insight of your dream job!
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O*net (Occupational Info Network) Knowledge Site

For Students 9th - 10th
O*NET, replacement for the US Dictionary of Occupational Titles as well as the Directory of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Job Outlook, provides "Information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests...
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Olmis: Oregon Career Aware I

For Students 3rd - 5th
It's never too early for kids to start thinking about what they want to be when they grow up. This PDF pamphlet from the Oregon Labor Market Information System is geared towards getting elementary students to think about what kinds of...
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Quintessential Careers: Choosing a College Major: How to Chart Your Ideal Path

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you struggling to figure out what in the world you want to do when you grow up? Don't panic. This article will help calm you down and assist you in ways to select a major or two to focus on in college.
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Labor Market

For Teachers 12th
A comprehensive learning module on the US labor market that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include economic trends that...
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Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Career Data Crunch

For Students 9th - 10th
Data Crunches feature one chart or graph followed by five scaffolded questions to guide students through analyzing the data and drawing conclusions. These sets of data help students understand career concepts.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: College and Career Readiness

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video learning module, different possible careers can be explored.
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Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 16. Career Prep

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students complete six Quests. They begin by exploring their personality, skills, and interests. Next, they will explore careers that fit their profile, create employability documents, create an online portfolio,...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Choosing a Career

For Students 9th - 10th
Choosing a career is possibly one of the most important decisions of a lifetime. Whether you are fresh out of school or facing a mid-life career change, it is vitally important that you seriously consider your personality and interests...
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Princeton Review

Princeton Review Career Profile: Nutritionist

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a pretty complete career profile for people considering becoming a nutritionist. Discusses the different steps (college, internships, work partners, possible employment oppurtunities). Plenty of resources. This page didn't need...
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Virginia Career View: What Will You Be When You Grow Up?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore what you want to be when you grow up here on this career information delivery system portal. Discover the many different career paths that match your interests and talents, and learn about numerous types of careers.
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University of California

University of California, Berkeley: Planning Your Future

For Students 9th - 10th
UC Berkeley's collection of information on assessing your interests; undergraduate, graduate, and professional school programs; and available career information sources.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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Handout
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: College and Career Choices

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 12 Grade-Leveled texts (8-12) on the topic College and Career Choices. Start the conversation about your students' future aspirations with these texts. Build their knowledge of what college is really like, how to...
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Glencoe: Exploring Majors and Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in finding things you can do to help you prepare for a successful career? Use the Glencoe resources to find steps you can take to get your career plan started.
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What Career Is Right for Me?: Career Aptitude Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete a series of four surveys to receive a collection of suggested possible career paths.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Commercial Airline Pilot?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the training, certifications, and costs associated with becoming a commercial airline pilot.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Does a Police Officer Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Roadtrip Nation Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Physical Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Justin Snyder, Physical Therapist. Justin works for an inpatient facility helping people with neurological problems, spinal cord injuries and knee or hip replacements. He suggests that if you have an interest in...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Prompt: Idd Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Carolyn Matsoe, an IDD Therapy Specialist with Coordinated Health in Bethlehem, PA. Carolyn will discuss what IDD stands for and how the best thing you can do for your career is do what you love to do.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Manager of Organizational Effectiveness

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu, Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent, Just Born Candy in Bethlehem, PA. She helps people to learn their jobs, becoming really good at it and to help them promote themselves.