Resume construction, cover letter drafting, and networking techniques for modern job markets. Equips learners to analyze job descriptions and tailor applications using achievement-based language.
A practical lesson on professional writing for job applications, focusing on sentence structure, capitalization, and punctuation through 'good vs. better' comparisons.
A comprehensive lesson on professional and academic email etiquette, featuring scenarios ranging from school help to job applications. Students learn the structure of a formal email and practice writing their own digital correspondence.
A multi-day instructional sequence focused on the mechanics and etiquette of professional email writing. Students explore the anatomy of an email and practice drafting responses for employment, education, and housing scenarios.
Students learn the importance of post-interview follow-up by writing thank-you emails and reflecting on their overall performance throughout the project.
A hands-on day for mock interviews where students practice professional communication and receive constructive feedback.
Students prepare for the social dynamics of an interview by researching common retail questions and planning their own inquiries for the employer.
Focuses on translating personal experiences into a professional resume and drafting a concise cover letter using structured templates.
Students explore different retail roles, learn to read job descriptions, and practice completing a standard job application form with accuracy.
Master the transition from student to professional. This lesson covers workplace etiquette and the application process through engaging puzzles and reflective self-assessments.
An interactive board game experience covering essential life skills including financial literacy, time management, communication, and career readiness.
A comprehensive guide and set of tools for students to master the art of writing effective cover letters for both professional entry-level roles and service industry positions.
A comprehensive guide to resume writing for students and entry-level professionals, covering different resume formats, skill identification, and document templates.
A comprehensive lesson designed for students with little to no formal work experience, focusing on translating school projects, volunteer work, and hobbies into professional resumes and cover letters.
A final assessment module to evaluate student understanding of career readiness concepts and application proficiency.
A deep dive into the mechanics of job applications, cover letter construction, and managing professional references.
An introductory unit focusing on career terminology, professional mindset, and identifying personal strengths for the workforce.
Students will learn how to present their best selves during a job interview by mastering professional hygiene, active listening techniques, and polite communication strategies.
Students will research a dream career and draft a professional cover letter using a guided, step-by-step approach. The lesson covers the structural components of a cover letter and professional tone.
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 lesson designed to help high school students navigate the job application process for a psychology internship while demonstrating their subject-matter knowledge.
A collection of visual checklists and organizers to help high school students navigate the complex transition to post-secondary life, covering college, trade schools, military, and the workforce.
A 2-hour workshop designed for high schoolers to explore entry-level, part-time jobs as a strategic stepping stone toward personal success and independence. Students will redefine success, identify accessible roles that match their interests, and reflect on their long-term goals.
This lesson teaches high school students the essential skills for professional outreach, focusing on making appointments with community professionals in healthcare, small business, and trades through role-play and script-writing.
A comprehensive transition-to-adulthood curriculum covering financial literacy, career planning, health navigation, and civic engagement. Students build a personal 'mission log' portfolio to prepare for independent life.
A comprehensive lesson on professional communication skills, focusing on email and phone etiquette for the workplace. Students learn the 'do's and don'ts' and practice crafting their own professional responses.
A lesson focused on mastering time management through hands-on 'trials' that teach punctuality, task estimation, scheduling, and focus techniques.
Foundational materials for the Life Skills Launchpad, including binder covers, dividers, and sequence-wide tracking systems.
Practicing the core skills of independent living, including home maintenance, personal advocacy, and daily scheduling.
Preparing for the workforce with mock interviews, professional communication practice, and on-the-job simulations.
Developing social-emotional awareness through event planning, role-play conversations, and meaningful peer interactions.
Mastering money identification, budgeting, and the mechanics of shopping through a pantry store simulation and real-world problem-solving.
A comprehensive workshop focusing on essential adulting skills through immersive role-play, task simulations, and practical financial planning. This lesson covers Independent Living, Employment Readiness, Self-Advocacy, and Financial Literacy.
A comprehensive guide to understanding, finding, and securing apprenticeships in trades, business, and high-growth industries. This lesson covers the definition, benefits, and practical steps to starting a career through an apprenticeship.
A comprehensive exploration of modern apprenticeship paths in technology, focusing on comparing traditional education to work-based learning and developing essential workplace soft skills.
Prepares 12th graders for the transition to professional life, focusing on finalizing credentials and bridging Work-Based Learning into post-secondary success.
Guides 11th graders through the practicalities of Internships and Apprenticeships, focusing on preparation and the application process.
Engages 10th graders in exploring Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs) and Pre-Apprenticeships as steps toward specialized career pathways.
Introduces 9th graders to the core concepts of Work-Based Learning, focusing on Project-Based Learning and School-Based Enterprises to build initial interest and awareness.
A comprehensive guide to mastering entry-level and academic interviews through the STAR method, practical scenarios, and self-reflection. Students will build a portfolio of stories to demonstrate their skills to future employers and admissions officers.
Students will learn to identify and highlight essential information in job-related texts like resumes and job postings using specific scanning and self-monitoring strategies.
A comprehensive lesson focused on mastering the job application process, from understanding terminology to tailoring skills for specific roles.
Building essential job-seeking skills, including application completion, interview preparation, and understanding job roles.
Planning social gatherings, managing invitations, and practicing etiquette for holiday and community events.
The capstone unit of the program, where students apply all learned skills in complex, multi-step simulations of independent adult life.
Navigating healthcare settings, identifying body parts and symptoms, and practicing social scripts for making and attending medical appointments.
Building professional habits, understanding workplace social cues, and practicing teamwork in a job setting.
Essential skills for maintaining a household, including chores, laundry, and daily organization.
Practical application of money skills through budgeting, price comparison, and navigating a shopping environment.
Empowering students to speak up for their needs, understand their rights, and communicate effectively in various personal and community situations.
Navigating the community using public transportation, reading schedules, and practicing safety and social etiquette while traveling.
Essential knowledge for identifying hazards, handling tools safely, and maintaining a hygienic cooking environment through visual checklists and simulations.
A transition-focused lesson for 8th graders that reframes behavior as a professional asset. Students learn to translate their school habits into a "social resume" of soft skills essential for high school success and increased autonomy.
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 on preparing for a career in underwater welding, focusing on the technical resume and professional cover letter requirements for high-risk industrial maritime roles.
Develops interview skills through research-based preparation and practicing responses with supportive sentence frames.
Covers the essentials of job applications, tailoring resumes, and writing cover letters specifically for students.
Teaches students how to find job and internship opportunities and research company culture and values.
Focuses on the emotional transition from middle school to high school, identifying goals, and understanding the new academic environment.
A comprehensive lesson on workplace readiness, focusing on resume construction and interview techniques aligned with Utah CTE standards for high school students.
This lesson guides students through the process of building a professional resume from scratch, focusing on translating high school experiences into compelling professional bullet points.
This lesson focuses on the cover letter, teaching students how to articulate their skills and enthusiasm to potential employers or internship coordinators through a structured, persuasive format.
A comprehensive guide to mastering the job application and interview process, focusing on research, professional communication, and mock interview practice.
Mastering the critical phase after the job application is submitted. Students learn professional follow-up etiquette, STAR method storytelling, and strategic interview communication.
A focused lesson on identifying stress triggers, practicing mindfulness, and building a toolkit of healthy coping mechanisms for mental well-being.
A comprehensive lesson on modern resume building, focusing on tailoring to job descriptions, crafting high-impact bullet points using the STAR method, and navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
This lesson teaches students how to transition from a volunteer position to a paid role by demonstrating high-value workplace behaviors like initiative, reliability, and teamwork. It is designed for diverse learners, including those in job-readiness programs and students with social/communication goals.
A lesson introducing students with IDD to informational interviews, focusing on curiosity, career exploration, and building professional connections.
A comprehensive set of tools to help high school students prepare for their first job application in the barbering industry, focusing on technical knowledge, professional etiquette, and portfolio building.
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.
Students engage in a structured peer review process using a quality rubric to diagnose and fix errors in their resume drafts.
Students draft a professional summary and select appropriate layout styles to ensure their resume is readable and visually professional.
Students learn to replace passive language with strong action verbs to describe their accomplishments using the Action Verb + Task + Result formula.
This workshop helps students mine their daily lives for relevant content, mapping activities like babysitting, sports, or student council to professional soft and hard skills.
Students explore the concept of a resume as a personal marketing tool and analyze various examples to identify standard sections such as contact information, education, and experience.
Students select a 'dream' high school internship or summer job and submit their cover letter emphasizing transferable skills. They participate in a mock hiring committee to review anonymized letters and decide who to interview based on potential shown.
Students draft the body of a cover letter that connects three distinct transferable skills into a cohesive narrative. They focus on transitions and flow, ensuring the letter reads like a story of a developing professional.
Focusing on 'soft skills' like punctuality, communication, and teamwork, students learn how to highlight these traits in a cover letter through case studies and a simulation.
Students learn the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method for structuring behavioral anecdotes and practice turning vague statements into impactful stories.
Students conduct a personal inventory of activities and use a 'translator' tool to convert everyday experiences into professional competencies.
As a culminating activity, students participate in rotating mock interviews acting as both interviewers and interviewees. They utilize rubrics to provide constructive feedback on body language, eye contact, and answer quality. This applies all previous skills in a high-stakes simulation.
Students learn common interview questions and the purpose behind them. They practice the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure their answers effectively. The lesson involves watching video examples of strong versus weak interview responses.
Students explore the norms of professional correspondence, distinguishing between casual texting and workplace communication. They practice drafting inquiries about job openings via email and role-play professional phone etiquette. The focus is on tone, clarity, and appropriate greetings.
In this writing workshop, students examine sample resumes to understand structure, formatting, and clarity. They then draft their own entry-level resume using the skills identified in the previous lesson. Peer review focuses on formatting and the use of action verbs.
Students analyze their current activities, chores, and school responsibilities to identify marketable soft and hard skills, translating these experiences into professional language suitable for a first job application.
Students navigate common workplace conflicts and executive functioning challenges through role-play and problem-solving scenarios.
Students master the STAR method for behavioral questions and practice non-verbal professional communication through mock interview simulations.
Students practice the meticulous task of completing job applications, preparing a personal data cheat sheet to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Students draft a functional resume that highlights their abilities and volunteer experience, focusing on professional formatting and action-oriented language.
Students define and distinguish between hard and soft skills while identifying their own personal strengths through a collaborative engineering challenge.
A lesson on drafting and sending professional emails to request letters of recommendation for college, internships, or scholarships. Students learn proper email etiquette, structure, and follow-up procedures.
A collection of functional life skills resources designed for high school students transitioning to independence, focusing on budgeting, self-regulation, vocational readiness, and literacy.
A comprehensive transition skills lesson focusing on career discovery, job application proficiency, and interview preparation for high school students with diverse learning needs.
An introduction to the foundational skills of the retail industry, covering customer service techniques, cash handling, inventory management, and the professional communication required for successful sales.
