Strategies for identifying suitable professional contacts and securing their permission for employment background checks. Guides students through formatting reference lists and providing context to references about specific job roles.
A comprehensive 5-week sequence for high school juniors to finalize their professional portfolio and career budget, culminating in a formal defense. Includes financial planning, executive summary refinement, resume building, and branding.
A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.
A comprehensive program designed to guide students through the essentials of career exploration, professional document preparation, and the job application process.
A 10-day unit exploring the transition from caregiver to child care leader, focusing on professional tools, self-assessment, and effective communication with families.
An 8-week comprehensive unit designed to prepare high school students for entering the workforce, covering everything from legal working papers and job applications to interview techniques and long-term career planning.
A comprehensive career readiness sequence focusing on the transition from application to employment, covering resumes, interviewing, and workplace success.
A 6-week life skills unit designed for high school students with low cognitive abilities, focusing on vocational readiness through visual resumes, on-campus job site visits, and simplified interview practice.
A comprehensive transition program designed for 8th graders to prepare for the academic and social-emotional demands of high school and entry-level employment. The sequence focuses on practical executive functioning, professional communication, and workplace conflict resolution.
A series of resources designed to help individuals with diverse learning needs research and apply for Direct Support Professional (DSP) roles independently. The materials focus on visual clarity, simplified language, and step-by-step guidance.
A high-energy, game-based training program focused on demystifying networking and building social capital for job seekers. Participants engage in a series of 'Connection Challenges' to earn opportunity rewards and build their own professional network maps.
A comprehensive sequence designed for 9th-grade transition students to master the job acquisition cycle. Students progress from identifying soft skills to mastering resumes, applications, and interviews, with a heavy focus on the social 'hidden curriculum' of the workplace.
A workshop-style sequence for 12th graders to master the professional application process, covering resumes, personal statements, digital portfolios, networking, and interviewing.
A comprehensive lesson for high school students on mastering their first job interviews, focusing on personal branding, soft skills, and professional inquiry.
A comprehensive 3-hour one-on-one session designed for adults with disabilities, covering pre-interview routines, professional presentation, and effective communication strategies during a job interview.
A high-school-focused lesson on navigating the job application process, featuring realistic practice with terminology, professional branding via personal statements, and tactical tailoring for entry-level roles.
A comprehensive guide for Arlington High School students to navigate the local summer job market, covering specific local employers, application strategies, and interview techniques.
This lesson prepares 12th-grade students for the workforce by teaching them how to identify their professional skills and accurately complete a standard job application. Students will move from self-reflection to practical application with a focus on professionalism and attention to detail.
A comprehensive orientation for the Workforce Internship program, covering policies, expectations, and success strategies for new interns at Commonpoint Queens.
A comprehensive lesson preparing students and transition-aged adults for retail job interviews, covering everything from professional emails to post-interview etiquette.
A comprehensive 50-minute lesson designed to help 12th graders navigate their post-high school options, including college, trade school, military, and the workforce. The lesson includes goal setting, personal statement drafting, and financial aid exploration.
A comprehensive packet of 9 highly-visual, graphic organizer-focused template sheets for High School students to complete their My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) portfolio artifacts. Covers financial, digital, social-emotional, career, academic, and employability planning.
A comprehensive lesson teaching high school students how to accurately and professionally complete an entry-level job application, specifically tailored for a grocery store environment like Market Basket. Students will learn to translate school activities into relevant experience and select professional references.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help students understand the purpose of a resume, explore various formatting styles, and craft their own professional profile for future opportunities.
This lesson guides high school students through the process of applying for an entry-level position at a hair salon, focusing on professional presentation and industry-specific expectations.
