A hands-on vocational activity focused on sorting mail into categories like HR, Urgent, Manager, and Trash to build organizational and attention-to-detail skills.

A high-energy, station-based lesson focusing on active listening and professional communication with peers in the workplace. Students move through interactive tasks that build social-emotional skills, collaborative habits, and the ability to give and receive professional feedback.

A fast-paced introductory session where 11th-grade students learn to navigate PrepStep's Scholarship Finder, apply eligibility filters, and save potential awards to their account for future college planning.

A high-energy, kinetic lesson for students to identify and map stress levels (High, Middle, Low) and their physical manifestations through a ball-toss reflection on Quarter 3.

This lesson explores the ethical and legal implications of using social media to vet job candidates, focusing on identifying arguments and balancing utility with risk.

A comprehensive exploration of the ethics and legalities of using social media in the hiring process, based on real-world HR expert insights. Students will analyze conflicting perspectives, identify key arguments, and form their own evidence-based stance on digital vetting.

A lesson exploring the ethical and legal complexities of using social media to screen job candidates, featuring a narrative case study and an argument-building framework.

A formal summative assessment designed with accessibility in mind for students who struggle with reading, focusing on payroll calculations and concepts.

A comprehensive review session to reinforce payroll concepts and prepare students for the final unit assessment.

Students analyze the employer's side of payroll, including FUTA/SUTA taxes and the value of fringe benefits in a total compensation package.

An exploration of mandatory deductions, including FICA and income taxes, focusing on how gross pay becomes net pay for employees.

Students learn to calculate gross earnings for various pay structures including hourly, salary, and overtime while maintaining accurate payroll records.

A comprehensive lesson designed to help students identify a target job, prepare for an interview with practical tips and checklists, and collaborate on job-specific question preparation.