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Pathways to Success

Lesson Plan

Pathways to Success

College and Career Readiness

This lesson will help students explore different pathways available after high school, including college, vocational training, and entering the workforce. Key activities include group discussion, personal reflection, and pathway exploration to guide students in making informed decisions about their future.

Audience

Teens

Time

1 hour

Approach

College and Career Readiness

Materials

'What's Your Path After High School?' video, Discussion Guide, Personal Reflection Worksheet, Markers, Paper, Pens, and Internet access

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the objective of the lesson.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of planning for the future.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the different pathways mentioned.

Step 4

Personal Reflection

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Personal Reflection Worksheet' to each student.
  • Allow students time to complete the worksheet, reflecting on their own interests, skills, and goals.

Step 5

Pathway Exploration Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups based on their interests (college, vocational training, workforce).
  • Provide internet access and materials (paper, markers) for each group to research and create a poster outlining the steps to achieve their chosen pathway.
  • Ask students to include key information such as required skills, potential careers, steps to get started, and any other relevant details.
  • Have each group present their poster to the class.

Step 6

Wrap-Up

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to take home their reflections and continue exploring their options.
  • Answer any remaining questions from the students.
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Discussion

Pathways Discussion Guide

This guide provides questions to facilitate a group discussion about different pathways available after high school based on the video 'What's Your Path After High School?'.

What are some of the pathways mentioned in the video for life after high school?

Encourage students to recall and list the different pathways such as college, vocational training, and entering the workforce.







What are the pros and cons of each pathway?

Guide students to consider factors like cost, time, and personal satisfaction.







How do you decide which pathway is the best for you?

Help students think about their interests, skills, values, and goals in making their decision.







What resources can help you in exploring and deciding on a pathway?

Discuss resources such as school counselors, career centers, and online platforms like Learning Clicks.







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Worksheet

Personal Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their interests, skills, and career goals to make informed decisions about their post-high school pathway.

What are your top three interests?

Think about activities or subjects you enjoy.







What skills do you have that you are proud of?

Consider both academic and non-academic skills.







What are your career goals?

Think about what you want to achieve in your future career.







Which pathway (college, vocational training, workforce) aligns most with your interests, skills, and goals? Why?

Reflect on your answers to the previous questions to make this decision.







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