Lesson Plan

Building Connections

Students will learn and practice professional networking skills—including crafting conversation starters, exchanging business cards, and drafting follow-up messages—by creating three starters, completing two speed-networking rounds, and writing a personalized follow-up.

Networking proficiency boosts career opportunities and confidence, teaching students to forge relationships essential for internships, jobs, and lifelong growth.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Conversation Starter Brainstorm

10 minutes

Step 3

Networking 101 Presentation

15 minutes

Step 4

Speed Networking Practice

20 minutes

Step 5

Debrief & Follow-Up Drafting

10 minutes

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Networking 101

What Is Networking?

Why Networking Matters

Networking Etiquette

Crafting Conversation Starters

Business Card Best Practices

Effective Follow-Up Strategies

Putting It All Together

Next Steps & Resources

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Avril Vega

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