College & Careers (45 Days)
Students clarify goals, research careers and wages, weigh post-secondary pathways, build a resume and cover letter, and prepare for independent living. The capstone portfolio is theirs to carry into the real world!
Units
Fit and values matter as much as salary. Students uncover their work styles, set a S.M.A.R.T. career goal, and start a portfolio.
Careers rarely follow one path. Students research real career pathways, map growth industries, and pitch their own 5-year plans.
Students compare options after high school, find the true cost of attendance, and fund it with FAFSA, scholarships, and loans.
Getting hired is its own skill. Students target real openings, write ATS-ready resumes and cover letters, and practice interviews.
A first paycheck brings new decisions. Students cover net pay, taxes, benefits, the cost of moving out, checking, and credit.
Students build a first-job budget, then assemble and present a polished digital portfolio and elevator pitch with peer feedback.
Certificate of Completion
Students who finish the course earn a printable Certificate of Completion.
Bellringer: What Problem Would You Solve With Guaranteed Income?
Instruction
Discussion: High Salary Tradeoffs
Activity: Career Field Quiz
Wrap-Up & Assessment
| Est. Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: What Problem Would You Solve With Guaranteed Income? |
| 10 min | Instruction |
| 8 min | Discussion: High Salary Tradeoffs |
| 20 min | Activity: Career Field Quiz |
| 2 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
Bell-to-Bell Structure
Every lesson has a bell-to-bell agenda, slide deck, and teacher notes, so you can teach with no prep.
Free Printed Workbooks
Challenge your students to practice critical thinking, math, and vocabulary through physical workbooks shipped directly to your school.
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