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Lesson Plan
California Department of Education

Evaluating Web Sites

For Teachers 8th Standards
If it's on the Internet, it must be true—right? How can someone tell if a website contains less-than-truthful information? Savvy surfers evaluate sources in the fifth of a six-part college and career readiness instructional activity...
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Lesson Plan
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Learning for Justice

The Color of Law: Winners and Losers in the Job Market

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The second lesson in "The Color of Law" shows how government policies supported economic inequality. Scholars read additional excerpts and respond to text-dependent questions from "The Color of Law" text, examine primary source documents...
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Lesson Plan
Nebraska Department of Education

Mock Interviews

For Teachers 9th
Completing a job application and sitting for an interview are essential parts of the job search process. High schoolers receive guidance as they fill out a job application and participate in mock interviews to prepare. They also access a...
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Lesson Plan
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Workforce Solutions

Let’s Take a Selfie

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Professional or unprofessional? That is the question addressed by a lesson on workplace attire. Class members examine images posted on job search sites like Linkedin and those posted by celebrities. They consider the implications of...
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Workforce Solutions

Social Media Pit Stop

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Think before you post! Employers are watching! That's the takeaway from an activity that asks learners to rate their social media posts using a scale developed by recruiters. The activity ends with scholars brainstorming ways to improve...
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Lesson Plan
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Workforce Solutions

Workplace Personalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Being able to get along with a variety of personalities in the workplace is a key job skill. To gain insight into the importance of this skill, class members take on roles of various personality types and work in groups to try to build a...
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Workforce Solutions

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A short video demonstrates the importance of non-verbal communication in the forming of first impressions. Viewers observe the facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, and appearance of job seekers in an interview, then discuss...
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Activity
California Department of Education

California CareerZone Student Workbook

For Students 6th - 12th
A 13-page workbook walks scholars through the California CareerZone website. Class members start by creating accounts then take an interest survey. Results from the survey are used in activities that explore lifestyle choices, budgeting,...
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Lesson Plan
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Workforce Solutions

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (of Applications)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Creating a complete and professional-looking job application is an essential part of the employment process. Class members review sample applications for an entry-level position to determine who should be interviewed for the job.
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Lesson Plan
California Department of Education

Me and My Career

For Teachers 6th Standards
Scholars complete the California CareerZone's Quick Assessment to identify their dream job. The assessment calculates responses to provide a list of careers. Learners choose one from their list and discuss it with their peers. 
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Lesson Plan
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Dress for Success

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Dress to impress! Scholars view a PowerPoint, take notes, and complete a KWL chart to learn about appropriate attire for a job interview. Next, pupils design posters featuring a five-day wardrobe for an individual within a chosen career...
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Lesson Plan
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

The Job Interview

For Teachers 7th - 8th
What makes for a successful job interview? Learners explore the topic by viewing a PowerPoint presentation, completing a KWL chart, and answering interview questions with a partner. Then, scholars participate in a mock job interview with...
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Unit Plan
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Equality and Human Rights Commission

Learning area 3: Explore a Wide Range of Jobs and Challenge Preconceptions

For Teachers K - 5th Standards
Squash the notion that certain jobs are meant for a boy or girl with a unit comprised of nine activities. Through discussion, videos, audio clips, worksheets, and readings, scholars examine stereotypes related to specific jobs and...
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Unit Plan
University of Oklahoma

Advocating For My Needs After High School

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A three-lesson unit teaches learners with special needs how to advocate for their needs after high school. Class members review appropriate was to disclose their disability during interviews and applications, and how to request...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Word Choice: Using Academic Vocabulary to Apply for a Colonial Trade Job

For Teachers 4th Standards
Scholars reflect upon colonial jobs such as a blacksmith, cooper, shoemaker, etc. Together, the class writes a job application as a practice for working independently. Learners employ their experience in writing a job application for a...
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Activity
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Online Job Applications Workshop

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Availability. Employment history. Reference. With the lesson plan, scholars complete a vocabulary matching exercise to define words that are commonly associated with job applications. They also complete a job application crossword puzzle...
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Activity
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Effective Interviewing Skills

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Wearing wrinkled clothing and chewing gum are two things not to do at an interview. Pupils discover the steps to an effective job interview with the informative lesson plan. They read a sample interview and then practice their...
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Activity
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Resume Writing Basics Workshop

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
What factors help create compelling resumes? Using a professional resource, scholars complete graphic organizers to describe the sections of a resume. They also complete checklists to identify which items not to include in their resumes....
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Activity
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

How to Write a Cover Letter

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
What are the key components of an effective cover letter? Using the resource, scholars read about the importance of sending an introductory letter to prospective employers. Next, they complete graphic organizers detailing what...
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Lesson Plan
California Department of Education

I’m Ready to Work

For Teachers 10th Standards
Get ready to apply yourself! Lesson four in a series of five college and career readiness lessons introduces the basic parts of a job application. Pupils discover the necessity for good references and create a master job application for...
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Lesson Plan
California Department of Education

What Occupation Interests Me?

For Teachers 11th Standards
Is the secret to success turning an interest into a career? Eleventh graders explore the occupation-interest connection in a career education lesson. Individuals first take an interest inventory and then create a presentation about a...
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Lesson Plan
California Department of Education

My Best Resume

For Teachers 11th Standards
For employers and recruiters, the first step in their quest to find good candidates is the paper screening process. They look at a candidate's application and resume and push forward the files of those who meet their requirements. Thus...
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Lesson Plan
Advocates for Youth

How Do I Prepare for Work?

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
You got your class through their teenage years—now it's time for the real world! Class members focus on the how-to of preparing for work, including job interview skills, resume workshops, and 
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Lesson Plan
Overcoming Obstacles

Completing Applications

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Following directions is an important skill for any grade level. High schoolers work follow directions to an activity that focuses on filling out college and job applications.