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This How Do I Prepare for Work? lesson plan also includes:
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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Instructional Ideas
- Encourage class members to engage in a research project on their desired careers
- Pair with some themes found earlier in the unit, including gender inequity in the workplace and the implications of having a family on one's career, particularly in the last exercise of this resource
- Offer extra credit to employed students who want to field questions about their job experience from classmates
Classroom Considerations
- Some lessons are more involved than others (e.g. guest speakers, site visits, etc.)
- The final lesson in a unit on healthy habits and life planning
- References employment ads rather than more modern methods of finding a job, such as online registries and job fairs
Pros
- Prompts learners to align their desired vocations to their personal values, rather than their perceived skill sets
Cons
- None