Career Exploration Fair
Explore various career paths
In this lesson, students will participate in a virtual career fair where they will interact with professionals from different fields. This lesson is important as it provides students with exposure to various career options, helping them to make informed decisions about their future career paths. It also allows them to understand the skills and education required for different professions.
Explore various career paths
Virtual meeting platform (e.g., Zoom), Discussion questions, Reflection worksheet, and Exit ticket quiz
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Welcome students and introduce the concept of a virtual career fair.
- Explain the objectives of the session: to explore different career paths and learn from professionals.
- Briefly outline the schedule for the session.
Step 2
Virtual Career Fair
30 mins
- Connect students to the virtual platform where professionals from various fields are present.
- Allow students to choose which professionals they would like to listen to or interact with.
- Encourage students to ask questions about the career paths, required skills, and daily responsibilities.
- Conduct a class discussion using prepared questions to reflect on the virtual career fair experience.
- Encourage students to share what they learned and any new interests they discovered.
Step 4
Reflection and Closure
10 mins
- Distribute the reflection worksheet for students to complete.
- Ask students to fill out an exit ticket quiz to assess their understanding and engagement.
- Conclude the session by summarizing key takeaways and encouraging students to explore further.
