Pitching & Fundraising

This lesson focuses on careers in business and entrepreneurship, discussing the traits of successful entrepreneurs and the steps to start a business. This is important for students as it helps them consider entrepreneurship as a potential career path and understand what it takes to succeed.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including idea generation, business planning, and marketing strategies. They will work collaboratively in groups to brainstorm and develop their own business plans. This lesson is important as it encourages creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork, providing students with a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship that can inspire future endeavors.

In this 30-minute 9th-grade lesson, students will learn to apply self-management skills by developing a basic business plan for a home health care startup—covering equipment, staffing, marketing, and revenue strategy. This DESE-aligned entrepreneurship module helps students build real-world planning skills and SEL competency in goal setting and organization.

In this 30-minute, interactive lesson, 10th graders explore the fundamentals of creating a small business by brainstorming ideas, defining a target market, and sketching a simple business plan. This lesson builds entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and real-world problem solving—key skills for future success.

In this 30-minute, interactive lesson, 10th graders explore the fundamentals of creating a small business by brainstorming ideas, defining a target market, and sketching a simple business plan. This lesson builds entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and real-world problem solving—key skills for future success.

In this 30-minute session, 7th graders will explore key life skills for landing their first job and managing money wisely. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to set financial goals, budget earnings, and understand basic money management—skills that empower them to make smart financial decisions now and in the future.

This interactive session introduces 8th graders to startup costs, profit calculation, and break-even analysis, building foundational financial literacy for entrepreneurship. Perfect for a 55-minute class, this Tier 1 lesson equips students with practical skills for real-world business decision making.

In this 30-minute lesson for 12th graders, students will reflect on their personal goals, cultivate a growth mindset, and craft an elevator pitch to articulate and advocate for their goals. This lesson fosters critical thinking, self-advocacy, and written communication skills, preparing students for real-world introductions and interviews.

A 4-session series designed for at-risk high school seniors to identify, plan, and pursue meaningful career goals. Each 20-minute session includes engaging warm-ups, discussions, hands-on activities, worksheets, and cool-downs to build self-awareness, research skills, and actionable plans. Tailored for individual support, fostering confidence and direction as students transition beyond graduation.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson for 11th-grade technical high school students, learners will explore key employability skills—such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism—aligned with the Massachusetts Business & Technology standards. This lesson helps students understand and practice the qualities that make them work-ready, boosting confidence and competitiveness in any job or internship.

A 4-session, 15-minute mini-unit teaching 9th grade special education students essential executive functioning skills, including goal-setting, planning, organization, and time management. These interactive lessons build self-awareness and real-life strategies to boost independence and academic success.

This series of lessons is designed to equip high-achieving 7th-grade students with essential skills for academic success. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect: time management, study skills, emotional intelligence, and grit. By mastering these skills, students will be better prepared to handle academic challenges and achieve their goals.

This lesson focuses on helping juniors develop career readiness skills by creating S.M.A.R.T. goals. Students will watch a video on how to develop a S.M.A.R.T. career plan, engage in a discussion, and complete a worksheet to create their own career goals. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to set and achieve career objectives, fostering motivation and clarity in their career paths.

This 45-minute, single-session lesson introduces 8th graders to the basics of entrepreneurship by guiding them through brainstorming business ideas and connecting those ideas to their passions. It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, and real-world application—skills that will empower students as they explore future career possibilities.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, adult transition students will explore essential vocational skills—job searching, resume basics, and interview etiquette—to boost workplace confidence. This quick, hands-on session equips learners with practical strategies to transition smoothly into employment.

In this three-session course, special education transition young adults will learn practical budgeting skills through interactive exercises and a culminating personal budget project. Each 20-minute session includes accessible activities adapted for autism, ADHD, and non-verbal learners, ensuring engagement and mastery of essential money management. Audience: Transition-age young adults.

This lesson aims to help teenagers understand and practice goal-setting techniques, which are essential for both personal and academic success. Through practical exercises and discussions, students will learn how to create SMART goals and develop action plans to achieve them. This lesson is important because it empowers youth to take control of their future, improving their confidence and motivation.

A four-session 8th grade unit introducing students to executive functioning skills—planning, organization, time management, goal-setting, and self-monitoring. These essential life skills will help students succeed academically and beyond by equipping them with strategies to manage their workload, set meaningful goals, and reflect on their progress. Each session is 45 minutes.

Students learn to identify and develop essential skills that are highly valued in today's job market. This lesson emphasizes the importance of skill-building for future success and adaptability. Designed for a 10th-grade class, this 50-minute session will empower students to recognize and cultivate skills that will enhance their career readiness and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

In this high-energy lesson, 8th grade students will transform imaginative business ideas into a basic business model using creativity and real-world thinking. This Tier 1 session includes a step-by-step guide, interactive slide deck, hands-on canvas sketch, peer feedback, and reflection journal to build entrepreneurial confidence in a 50-minute class.

In this three-session series, 7th graders step into CEOs’ shoes, making real-world decisions on product development, marketing, and budgeting. By playing “CEO for a Day,” students learn leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking—key 21st-century skills important for lifelong success.

In this 30-minute advisory session, 10th graders will learn about SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound—and create their own roadmap for success. This foundational skill boosts students’ motivation, organization, and confidence for both academic and personal growth.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop, 10th graders learn to craft and rehearse a 30-second elevator pitch to introduce themselves professionally. This session builds essential career and life skills—students leave with a personalized structure, practiced delivery, and peer feedback to boost confidence in real-world settings.

This lesson prepares students for attending a career fair by helping them research companies, create elevator pitches, and develop networking strategies. Students will practice their interactions in a simulated career fair setting. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for effective communication and professional interaction, which are crucial for their future career endeavors.

A whole-class exploration of students’ entrepreneurial passions through storytelling and brainstorming. Helps students connect personal interests to business ideas. Audience: 8th grade, Tier 1, 1 session of 45 minutes. This lesson empowers students to identify their passions and envision them as startups.

In this 60-minute Tier 2 workshop for high school students, participants will deepen their financial literacy by creating detailed budgets, planning for future goals, and exploring investment basics. This hands-on session hones critical thinking, decision-making, and real-world money management skills.

In this 45-minute lesson for 9th graders, students identify their personal strengths and translate them into employable skills. This foundational activity builds self-awareness and confidence, setting the stage for future career exploration. Components include a lesson plan, slides, an interactive strengths activity, reflective journaling, and a cool-down shout-out.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 8th graders will explore the power of setting motivating, achievable goals and learn a simple framework to plan their steps. This lesson builds self-regulation and growth mindset skills, empowering students to take charge of their learning and personal growth.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 8th graders will explore the power of setting motivating, achievable goals and learn a simple framework to plan their steps. This lesson builds self-regulation and growth mindset skills, empowering students to take charge of their learning and personal growth.

In this engaging 3rd-grade lesson, students will embark on a journey to explore various careers and discover the skills and superpowers they might need in the future. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect their interests and strengths to potential career paths, fostering early career awareness and aspiration. The session will last 40 minutes and includes interactive activities and a fun game to make learning about careers exciting and memorable.

In this lesson, Achievers will learn the importance of setting realistic goals and creating actionable plans to achieve them. Through engaging group activities, students will brainstorm and map out steps to reach a common goal, fostering teamwork and critical thinking. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with essential life skills, helping them understand the value of planning and perseverance in achieving success.

This lesson will introduce students to essential financial literacy topics within the context of their future careers. Students will learn about budgeting, saving, and understanding benefits packages. This lesson is important as it prepares students with practical skills for managing their finances efficiently and making informed decisions about future employment opportunities.

This lesson introduces 10th graders to the concept of goal setting, emphasizing the importance of setting SMART goals. Through project-based learning, students will engage in activities that help them identify personal goals and create actionable plans to achieve them. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to take control of their future, enhances their motivation, and builds resilience, especially important in a trauma-informed educational setting.

In this 30-minute, single-session lesson, 10th grade students—particularly those with ASD—will learn practical steps for job applications, including resume basics, interview etiquette, and self-advocacy strategies. This lesson builds confidence and equips students with real-world employment skills they can use immediately.

In this interactive session, students explore budgeting, saving, and financial decision-making to build foundational money management skills. Empowering 9th graders with real-world tools for responsible financial habits in a single 50-minute class.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 3rd graders, students will explore growth mindset, emotional regulation, and executive functioning skills through hands-on activities and reflection. This engaging journey helps them see challenges as opportunities, manage their emotions, and plan tasks effectively—boosting their confidence and resilience.

Empower 9th grade students in a small-group workshop to master functional money management skills like budgeting and decision-making. This Tier 2 session uses hands-on activities and real-life scenarios to build confidence and independence in financial tasks.

A 6-week, 30-minute-per-session curriculum for 5th graders to master executive functioning skills—goal-setting, planning, time management, organization, self-monitoring, and reflection. Each week builds on the last with hands-on activities, collaborative tasks, and real-world applications to empower students as self-directed learners.

In this engaging lesson, 9th-grade students will learn how to craft and deliver an effective elevator pitch, a crucial skill for personal and professional communication. This lesson will empower students to confidently present their ideas in a concise and compelling manner, enhancing their communication skills and boosting their self-confidence.

An individualized goal-setting journal guiding 8th grade students through SMART financial and life skill targets over the semester; empowers students to take ownership of their progress through one-on-one conferences. Audience: 8th Grade Tier 3, 1 session per student, 30 minutes each.

An engaging whole-class session for 8th graders to identify and practice essential work skills through interactive challenges. This lesson helps students recognize valuable career-ready skills and fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and self-awareness. Audience: 8th grade, Duration: 50 minutes, Sessions: 1

In this 25-minute Tier 2 workshop, 11th grade small groups will articulate academic and personal ambitions, break them into SMART targets, and plan actionable steps. This engaging peer-supported format builds accountability and growth mindset for back-to-school success.

An interactive class activity where 6th-grade teams develop project plans around personal interests, reinforcing collaboration and goal planning. This Tier 1 lesson in Career & Life Skills helps students practice goal setting, teamwork, and structured planning within a 55-minute session.

In this lesson, students will engage in activities designed to develop essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills are vital for a thriving career and will be developed through role-playing and collaborative tasks, helping students internalize and practice what they learn.

In this three‐session high school life skills unit, students learn to confidently express their needs, rights, and preferences in academic and personal settings. Through readings, discussions, and hands‐on activities, students will build strategies for self‐advocacy that empower them now and beyond. Ideal for grades 9–12, each 50‐minute session equips learners with practical tools and practice.

This individual coaching session teaches adults key interview skills — from preparation and confident storytelling to handling tough questions and follow-up — to help them land their dream job. (1 session, 60 minutes)

In this rapid-fire lesson, 10th-grade students will be introduced to essential life skills, such as time management and decision-making. This lesson is designed to be quick yet impactful, providing students with valuable tools they can use in everyday life. The session will involve a brief activity and a group discussion to reinforce the concepts learned.

In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity called 'Career Quest' to explore various career paths. This lesson is important as it helps students begin thinking about their future careers and the skills they may need to develop. By actively participating in this exploration, students can gain insights into different professions and consider their interests and strengths.

This lesson focuses on helping 8th-grade students identify and develop essential skills for career success, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through engaging activities that simulate real-world work environments, students will gain practical experience and insights into how these skills are applied in various careers. This lesson is important as it prepares students for future challenges and opportunities, fostering a mindset of lifelong learning and adaptability.

This lesson is designed for a group of high-level executives to enhance their teamwork skills over two 30-minute sessions. By focusing on collaboration and communication, this lesson aims to foster a more cohesive and effective team dynamic, crucial for achieving organizational goals.

An engaging whole-class session for 8th graders to identify and practice essential work skills through interactive challenges, fostering self-awareness and collaboration. This Tier 1 lesson builds career exploration and life skills in a 50-minute period.

An individual session focusing on building self-confidence by setting personal goals and celebrating small victories. This lesson is vital for nurturing a student's self-belief and determination.

In this Tier 2 project-based lesson, 11th graders in small groups learn to create mock personal budgets and savings plans for college life, building skills for financial independence. Over a 60-minute session, students will explore budgeting basics, apply concepts, and present their financial plans—essential for responsible money management.

In this individual counseling session, a 7th grade student will learn to set personal SMART goals, create actionable steps, and track their progress. This structured, 40-minute plan empowers students with self-awareness and planning skills for real-life growth.

In this 30-minute lesson, 10th graders will identify three personal strengths and connect each to a recent success at school or home. By focusing on asset-based language and a growth mindset, students will build self-awareness and confidence. This single-session activity blends individual reflection with peer interaction.

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' executive functioning skills, specifically targeting goal setting, working memory, organizing/prioritizing, self-monitoring, and flexible thinking. Designed for a small group, this 15-minute session will provide practical strategies to improve time management, crucial for academic success and personal growth.

In this 45-minute Grade 12 lesson, students will explore how to align their personal values with career aspirations and community impact by formulating a SMART goal and identifying two immediate action steps. This lesson strengthens organizational and planning skills essential for scholarship applications, college readiness, and lifelong success.

This lesson introduces students to essential skills required for future careers, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, through interactive activities. Developing these skills early can help students succeed in diverse career paths and collaborative environments.

In this 3-session, 15-minute each individual Tier 3 lesson, students will learn to create SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. These skills empower students to set clear objectives for academic or personal growth, building self-awareness and planning abilities.

A whole-class kickoff that helps 9th graders identify their unique strengths and link them to future careers, boosting confidence and engagement. This 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for a 9th grade class includes interactive discussions and reflective journaling to set students on a path of self-discovery and career readiness.

In this 30-minute individualized session, 8th graders will develop key executive functioning skills—planning, organization, and self-monitoring—through fun, interactive challenges. Strengthening these skills helps students manage tasks more effectively and build confidence in academics and everyday life.

For grades 6-8, host a seminar working through scenarios fostering a resilient mindset. Students will gain skills in resilience through interactive modules and peer collaboration.

An individual support worksheet session guiding a 7th grade student to set SMART fitness goals and map out steps to achieve them in a focused 20-minute activity. This Tier 3 lesson helps personalize health & wellness learning and builds self-management skills.

This 5-session lesson series focuses on developing executive function skills for 8th graders, providing personalized strategies to enhance planning, organization, and self-regulation. These skills are crucial for academic success and personal growth, empowering students to manage their tasks and emotions effectively.

In this engaging 30-minute counseling session, students will learn practical time management strategies to prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, and create personalized schedules. This lesson helps students build essential life skills to balance academic, extracurricular, and personal responsibilities effectively.

This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the fundamentals of personal finance, focusing on budgeting, saving, and planning—essential skills for workplace independence and real-world money management. Students will build practical money management habits through interactive activities and reflections over a single 50-minute session.

An engaging introduction to essential employability skills through a relatable reading about a school-based lemonade stand. Helps students see how teamwork, communication, and planning apply to real jobs. Audience: 5th Grade, 1 session, 45 minutes.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 3rd graders, students will explore different careers and begin to identify their own interests and strengths. This foundational career development lesson helps students connect their passions to real-world jobs and builds self-awareness and goal-setting skills.

A dynamic 1-hour summer camp session where teens embark on a Career Quest—unlock professionalism skills, craft a standout resume, tackle mock interviews, and conquer time management challenges through interactive games and team missions.