Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: English Mentor: How to Write a Career Research Paper
This structural design will guide students in writing a career research paper from start to finish. They will gather information; cite sources MLA style; develop a thesis statement, outline, and paragraphs; and create a research paper...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Powerpointing to Your Career
This exercise is used as the culmination of a career research project. This is a technology-based, interdisciplinary project which requires learners to do Internet research and prepare a slideshow presentation. If a career is not used as...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Becoming a Creative Director
A lesson plan designed to have students obtain the role of creative director for a clothing line. Through the instructional activity students will learn the qualifications, training, education, job requirements, and salary of a creative...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Not to Wear: Becoming a Personal Stylist
Through this lesson students will investigate the career of a personal stylist and learn the job requirements. As a culminating activity, students will write a blog entry giving fashion advice to a fellow student.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Life After High School
Life After High School is a career research assignment that gives students an opportunity to plan their career path after high school. Even if students deviate from their plan, they need to have a tentative idea that allows them to set...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Is a Legal Career Right for You?
This is a 3-part project; however, you may opt to omit 1 part. Students will investigate a career related to the legal profession to determine the various aspects of the career. In addition, students will create a PowerPoint presentation...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Career Choices
Students use information from personal assessments regarding work skills, personal values, and personal interests to conduct research about a suggested career. Students will then create a brochure reflecting research. These brochures...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Commercial Airline Pilot?
Learn about the training, certifications, and costs associated with becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Commercial Airline Pilot Do?
Learn about the responsibilities, compensation, and work schedule of a commercial airline pilot.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Police Officer Do?
Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Roadtrip Nation Collection
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...
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba: Exploring Occupations
The Career Centre at the University of Manitoba offers information and resources on 200 occupations, plus the admonition that "Information about the world of work is everywhere."