Students explore careers in their community and compare the average salaries for men and women working in those careers. They explore a variety of careers available in their community through participating in this lesson.

Students research the work of J.K. Rowling and use it to make her resume. They view websites to get a clear idea of what resumes should look like and create their own career portfolio.

Learners will work together in groups to gather information about careers in oceanography. They discover the need to have a diverse group of people on a team and then share their information with the class. Web links and materials are...

Find out who works in various careers with a vocabulary activity, which features matching activities and a crossword puzzle. Learners use word banks to figure out which skills belong to which career, and then fill in the blanks with...

An executive director has a big job, meet a Tupperware Executive to learn what you need to do to become a Tupperware business owner. Students will see that math, organization, and customer service are all important aspects of having a...

What an interesting film! A stage electrician describes the tools and techniques of his job. It is fascinating to hear the intricate details of the lighting and sound preparations. This film might open up new possibilities for young...

A ROV pilot at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute talks about why his job is interesting. He describes what he does to pilot the vehicles and explains why the job is different every day.

If you interested in becoming a plumber, this video gives you information on the training process. The Pipes Training Director at a city college describes how he makes sure that the program runs smoothly and that students leave with the...

Being a pharmacist is an important job. A pharmacist walks learners through the process of filling people's medicine prescriptions. He shows the tools and equipment used to complete these tasks.

What is microcurrent specialist? This clip will show students that a microcurrent specialist uses electricity to stimulate nerves and bones to alleviate pain. Wow! Ms. Kahn explains how each of her tools works and what they do.

Everyone in your class will be interested in marine biology after watching this video. A marine biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute describes his daily duties. The details he includes in his narration are...

If you are experiencing hearing loss, you may have to see someone like Drew, a hearing aid fitter dispenser. He evaluates patients who need hearing aids and walks viewers through the process of getting fitted.

Hair stylist and cosmetologist, Rene Morgan, discusses her career. She talks about her education, experience, and passion for hair styling.

Laurie Davis is a hair stylist whose daily tasks consist of highlights and extensions. She shows viewers behind the scenes at the salon - hair dyes, products, and even make up!

Float manager at Baumann Floats, Joe Birkemeyer, tells viewers about his job. He takes us behind the scenes of building float planes. Birkemeyer also shares some great information about fun moments in his career, as well as how he...

Lisa Whitsitt is an Exhibit/Experience Design Engineer. She designs the way her product looks and how best to showcase her product. She uses problem solving and models to help her design complete marketing environments. Students will be...

How people get their DSL to function properly is illuminated in this video. A DSB technician describes how he troubleschoots problems out in the field. He said that one of his favorite things about his job is meeting new people every day.

Want to learn more about a career in information technology? James Wu tells viewers about his job as the Client Manager at IBM.

What a wonderful video! A sales manager at a circuit board manufacturer describes her job. She talks about what she does on a daily basic, the skills needed, such as a knowledge of Excel, and why she finds her job interesting. This is a...

An auto service and parts director describes his career path. He shares what he has to do to manage each of the areas under his jurisdiction. As an experienced manager, he is able to list his duties and identify the key challenges.

Expose your class to the world of aerospace engineering using this film. A aerospace design engineer describes what he does, and explains the intricacies of this type of work. This would be a good way to introduce your class to the field...

Ever wonder what a paleontologist does, or have a little learner yearning to know everything about fossil hunters? This comprehensive video shows what paleontologists do and why they do it. Get your kids thinking about the wonders of a...

The web is a great tool to get kids exploring future career options. They research different careers of interest, gather information, and create an informational PowerPoint presentation for the class. The lesson focuses on...

Very young learners have careers in mind for their futures! This resource presents an activity which will allow kids to explore their thoughts and dreams on this topic. The teacher plays the role of a newspaper reporter who interviews...