Lesson Plan
Kickoff Career Quest
Students will explore various workplace roles, articulate their dream jobs, practice professional first impressions through role-play, and commit to a personal career pledge.
This lesson builds self-awareness about workplace expectations and professional behaviors, boosting students’ confidence and readiness for future roles.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Dream Job Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play: Customer and Cashier
15 minutes
Step 4
What Makes a Great Worker? Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Personal Career Pledge
8 minutes
Slide Deck
First Impressions at Work
Why First Impressions Matter
Key Factor: Punctuality
Key Factor: Appearance
Key Factor: Attitude
Workplace Roles – Who’s on the Team?
Good vs. Poor First Impressions
Class Discussion
Reflection Activity
Let’s Brainstorm Our Dream Jobs
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
