Employment laws, safety protocols, and legal protections against workplace harassment and discrimination. Connects regulatory requirements to practical understandings of pay stubs, insurance benefits, and employee advocacy.
A comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students focusing on the metacognitive and self-advocacy skills needed for using Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology in post-secondary environments. Students investigate cognitive science, legal frameworks, and practical communication strategies to ensure accessibility in college and career.
A comprehensive sequence focused on professional clerical skills, teaching students to master alphabetical, numerical, and color-coded filing systems, alongside data tracking and confidentiality protocols.
This sequence focuses on vocational and executive function skills, treating organization as a professional competency. Students simulate roles like office managers or resource coordinators to learn sorting, filing, ergonomics, and hybrid digital-physical tracking.
Students investigate the evolution of labor from manual industry to the modern digital economy. They explore how technology, automation, and globalization reshape work tasks, skills, and employment structures.
A high-level sequence for 11th graders focusing on the legal, ethical, and operational standards of professional telecommunications through the lens of quality assurance and management.
A comprehensive 11th-grade transition planning sequence that guides students through self-assessment, career research, pathway evaluation, and professional document preparation to ensure a successful bridge to post-secondary life.
This sequence focuses on executive functioning skills for household management, transitioning students from task-specific training to systemic maintenance. Students will learn to create routines, manage clothing care, troubleshoot minor home issues, analyze lease agreements, and advocate for their rights as tenants.
This sequence reframes visual schedules and checklists as professional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Students explore how high-stakes professionals use visual supports, perform task analyses, and create their own SOPs to demonstrate workplace readiness and independence.
A series of lessons designed to help individuals understand the difference between discrimination and the consequences of personal behavior, focusing on professional boundaries and the impact of false claims.
A comprehensive program designed to guide students through the essentials of career exploration, professional document preparation, and the job application process.
A hands-on career exploration unit focusing on the dynamic world of retail. Students will master customer service excellence, learn retail operations like inventory and POS systems, and design their own retail floor plan and brand strategy.
A comprehensive workplace simulation program for Club Challenge of Orange Park, designed to teach vocational skills through a realistic café environment. The sequence includes orientation materials, operational tools for students, and tracking resources for staff.
A comprehensive vocational training program for members to practice workplace skills through a realistic café simulation, covering everything from drink preparation to customer service and team coordination.
A series of lessons focused on professional communication and career readiness, helping students master the written and verbal skills needed for the workplace.
A comprehensive look into the water industry, covering the vital roles, infrastructure, and technology that ensure clean water delivery and safe wastewater management. Students learn about the science, engineering, and fieldwork involved in modern water systems.
A comprehensive unit designed to guide students through the modern job application process, focusing on strategic networking, deep company research, and high-stakes interview preparation. Students will learn to build professional connections and tailor their approach to specific company cultures and scenarios.
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 training program for aspiring cafe professionals, focusing on operational roles, communication, and drink preparation accuracy. Students progress from basic role understanding to master professional communication and precision in every pour.
A sequence focused on developing social and professional communication skills, covering general social signals and their specific applications in the workplace.
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 5-lesson unit for 9th graders exploring the legal framework of workplace rights in the United States. Students will investigate the EEOC, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and landmark Supreme Court cases to understand their rights and protections in the modern workforce.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students exploring the legal definitions, impacts, and identification of sexual harassment and hostile work environments in the professional world. Students move from basic legal definitions to nuanced evaluations of intent versus impact and digital professional conduct.
This sequence shifts from identification to action, equipping students with the tools to report misconduct and intervene safely. Students learn the formal mechanisms for reporting discrimination, protections against retaliation, and the '4 Ds' of bystander intervention.
This sequence equips 11th-grade students with actionable skills for workplace safety, focusing on bystander intervention, formal reporting procedures, and understanding legal protections against retaliation. Students move from individual intervention to systemic policy design, preparing them to foster professional environments free from harassment.
Students explore federal legal frameworks defining workplace discrimination and harassment, moving from identifying protected classes to adjudicating complex cases based on legal standards like 'severe or pervasive' and 'reasonable accommodation'.
This sequence teaches 11th-grade students how to customize their computing environment using keyboard-based accessibility tools like Sticky Keys, screen reader commands, and custom macros. It focuses on workplace readiness, technical troubleshooting, and self-advocacy for digital accommodations.
This sequence prepares 11th-grade students to use speech recognition dictation in professional and higher education settings. It focuses on workplace efficiency, professional tone, social awareness in shared spaces, self-advocacy for accommodations under the ADA, and technical troubleshooting to foster independence.
An immersive simulation where students navigate the onboarding process of a new job, making critical decisions about taxes, benefits, and workplace rights to understand their impact on a final paycheck.
A 5-lesson unit for 9th graders exploring total compensation, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits, culminating in a comparative analysis of job offers.
This unit demystifies the transition from gross salary to net take-home pay, helping students understand earnings, mandatory taxes, and deductions. Students will learn to calculate gross pay, interpret tax forms, and audit their own paystubs for accuracy.
A comprehensive unit for seniors to navigate the complexities of employer-sponsored health and insurance benefits, moving from basic vocabulary to full-scale benefit selection simulations.
A comprehensive 11th-grade sequence on workplace rights and compensation, covering market research, labor laws, benefit analysis, and negotiation strategies. Students progress from baseline research to active advocacy and contract finalization.
This sequence explores workplace benefits beyond salary, focusing on health insurance, retirement matching, and paid leave to help students calculate the true total compensation of a job offer.
A comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students exploring the mechanics of payroll, including gross vs. net income, tax withholdings, FICA contributions, and W-4 completion. Students develop the financial literacy skills needed to audit their own paystubs and understand the gap between earnings and take-home pay.
This sequence immerses 10th-grade students in the mechanics of workplace compensation, tracking the journey from gross salary to take-home pay. Students master tax form completion, calculate mandatory and voluntary deductions, and learn to audit paystubs for accuracy, equipping them with essential technical financial literacy for their future careers.
A comprehensive guide for 9th-grade students to master the basics of tax filing. Students progress from identifying key tax documents to completing a full 1040 simulation, understanding deductions, and learning filing logistics.
This sequence introduces 9th-grade students to the tax implications of the gig economy. It covers the differences between W-2 and 1099 work, the self-employment tax rate, expense tracking, and quarterly estimated payments, culminating in a tax strategy project.
This sequence introduces 9th-grade students to the mechanics of payroll taxes, the distinction between gross and net income, and the practical skills needed to navigate employment documentation like pay stubs and W-4 forms. Students will learn to calculate withholdings, decode tax acronyms, and audit paychecks for accuracy.
This sequence guides 7th-grade students through the practical aspects of tax filing, from understanding W-2s and timelines to completing a simplified mock tax return. Students will develop financial literacy skills by decoding IRS forms and understanding the mechanics of taxable income and deductions.
A simulation-based sequence where students learn the end-to-end process of filing federal income taxes. Students adopt personas, analyze wage documents, and complete a simplified Form 1040 to determine if they receive a refund or owe money.
This workshop-style sequence focuses on the practical math and documentation associated with earning an income. Students simulate the onboarding process of a new job, learning to complete a W-4 form, deciphering the difference between gross and net pay, and calculating specific withholdings to understand their final take-home pay.
A comprehensive sequence designed to equip 11th-grade students with the mindset and tools for lifelong career adaptability. Through trend analysis, resource exploration, and simulation games, students learn to navigate the shifting landscape of work, automation, and continuous education.
A high school English Language Arts sequence focused on the practical application of Latin and French terminology in professional, legal, and political contexts. Students explore how these terms define power, liability, and obligation through case studies, simulations, and analysis of real-world documents.
A comprehensive unit on insurance literacy, focusing on technical document analysis, legal concepts like liability and negligence, and the practical skills needed to file claims and advocate for consumer rights. Students move from reading the 'fine print' to drafting formal appeals.
This sequence explores neurodiversity through the Social Model of disability, challenging traditional norms of professionalism and designing inclusive environments. Students will move from theoretical understanding to practical application in organizational policy and advocacy.
This sequence prepares 11th-grade students to advocate for their sensory and movement needs in post-secondary and professional environments. It covers legal rights under the ADA, professional communication skills, situational awareness, and the development of a personal regulation plan for workplace success.
A case-study-driven sequence where students act as external consultants to diagnose communication breakdowns, analyze feedback systems like 360-degree reviews and PIPs, and design a positive corporate culture.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 11th-grade students on the interpersonal dynamics of constructive feedback. Students learn the neuroscience of defensiveness, the SBI framework for delivery, emotional regulation for reception, and navigate complex power dynamics through simulations and mock performance reviews.
This simulation-heavy sequence places students in the shoes of hiring managers to demystify the background check process. Students learn to reverse-engineer the reference process by identifying employer needs, legal boundaries, and strategic preparation techniques.
A 9th-grade sequence that flips the script on professional references, teaching students to evaluate candidates from an employer's perspective. Students analyze risk, decode reference transcripts, and learn the strategic, legal, and ethical nuances of professional recommendations to better prepare their own future applications.
This sequence explores the ethical complexities of professional and corporate environments, focusing on the tension between profit and moral obligation. Students analyze shareholder vs. stakeholder theories, corporate scandals, and the ethics of whistleblowing, culminating in a two-part crisis management simulation.
An analytical exploration of personal boundaries for 11th-grade students, focusing on power dynamics, digital ethics, legal consent, and cultural perspectives. Students develop a personal framework for navigating complex social and professional environments.
