Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will complete a self-assessment to identify personal interests, skills, and values, laying the foundation for targeted career exploration.
Understanding their own strengths and values empowers students to make informed decisions about future career paths, increasing engagement and goal-setting.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Game: Interest & Skills Bingo
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Self-Assessment Worksheet
8 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: My Future Goals
3 minutes
Step 6
Reflection
2 minutes
Game
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify real-world careers aligned with their interests, skills, and values through a matching game and guided research, building skills in locating credible career information.
Connecting self-assessment insights to actual job profiles deepens motivation and equips the student with research skills to explore postsecondary pathways.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Game: Career Interests Match-Up
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Career Research Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
3 minutes
Game
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to craft a clear, professional resume and targeted cover letter, then practice networking conversations to present their skills and goals confidently.
A strong resume and cover letter plus effective networking are key to making lasting impressions and opening career opportunities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Resume Basics
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Cover Letter Basics
7 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Networking Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
4 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will build informational interviewing skills by practicing targeted questions through a bingo game, conducting a mock interview, and planning a job shadow to deepen career understanding.
Informational interviews and job shadows offer firsthand insight into careers, boost professional communication skills, and clarify actionable next steps in career exploration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Game: Interview Questions Bingo
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Mock Informational Interview
8 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Job Shadow Planning
5 minutes
Step 5
Discussion
3 minutes
Step 6
Reflection
2 minutes
Worksheet
