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 teacher-facing facilitation guide providing pacing, discussion prompts, and key insights for delivering the AHS Summer Gig presentation effectively. Updated to include D'Agostino's Deli.
A student worksheet that provides a local employer checklist, an interview preparation area, and an application tracker to help AHS students organize their summer job search. Updated to include D'Agostino's.
A 7-slide presentation designed for Arlington High School students to navigate the local summer job market. It covers local hiring spots, application strategies, and interview tips with a clean, school-themed aesthetic. Updated to include D'Agostino's Deli.
Discussion-based scenario cards that present common workplace challenges for students to roleplay and discuss professional responses. now including more scenarios.
A 3-page student workbook containing a professionalism sort, an interest inventory, a personal information cheat sheet, and interview preparation exercises.
A slide deck for a one-on-one job skills lesson, featuring large text, visual icons, and clear talking points about professionalism and career paths.
A teacher guide for a 4-hour job skills lesson, providing a structured pacing guide, learning objectives, and instructional tips for teaching adults with disabilities.
Fun, bold interview practice cards with visual icons and punchy questions for role-playing.
Engaging and fun slides for high school students focusing on workplace appearance and social skills with clear, bold visuals and a modern theme.
Simplified interview reflection checklist for students and teachers to use during the mock interview, focusing on the core four professional skills.
A flexible job site discovery log that can be used for any campus work site, featuring visual task icons and clear preference choices.
A visually engaging, one-page resume template that balances professional structure with easy-to-use checkboxes and icons.
Fun, visual worksheet for students to identify their 'Work Power' and preferences using engaging icons and a clean, high-school-appropriate design.
A celebratory certificate for students to receive upon completion of the Career Kickstart unit.
Visual prompt cards for students to practice common interview questions and responses through role-play.
Introductory slides for Lesson 4, focusing on workplace hygiene, appropriate clothing choices, and non-verbal communication skills.
Introductory slides for Lesson 1, defining 'work skills' with visual examples and promoting classroom discussion about personal strengths.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for the final lesson of the Career Launchpad unit, focusing on evaluating progress through the post-test and creating a personalized action plan.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for the Mock Interviews lesson, focusing on professional body language, non-verbal communication, and peer evaluation.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for the Interview Prep lesson, focusing on the STAR method for behavioral questions and preparing professional questions for employers.
A visual anchor chart summarizing key tips for resumes, cover letters, interviewing (STAR method), and job search techniques. Great for classroom display or student reference.
A comprehensive project guide for students to build their professional job application portfolio, including step-by-step instructions, tailoring tips, and a detailed grading rubric for resumes and cover letters.
A student worksheet featuring exercises on decoding job descriptions, upgrading resume bullet points with action verbs and numbers, analyzing cover letter hooks, and planning STAR interview responses.
A high-impact slide deck covering the 6-second resume rule, cover letter hooks, job search strategies, and the STAR method for interviewing.
A comprehensive teacher's lesson plan for job application instruction, including learning objectives, a multi-session pacing guide, and instructional strategies like the 'Recruiter Minute' simulation and STAR method workshop.
A comprehensive teacher's facilitation guide for the Fossil Finders lesson, including pacing, materials list, video-based discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies.
A creative student job application form for a career in paleontology, requiring persuasive writing and identification of relevant scientific skills and tools.
Visual presentation slides for the Fossil Finders lesson, featuring an embedded video, tool checklists, and an introduction to the paleontologist career path.
A student worksheet for identifying cover letter components through labeling, practicing writing a persuasive 'why' paragraph, and reflecting on the document's purpose.
A reference document featuring a sample job posting for an environmental non-profit and a matching sample cover letter for students to analyze.
Visual presentation slides for the cover letter lesson, updated to ensure minimum font sizes and consistent styling across all components.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the cover letter lesson, featuring a timed procedure, instructional prompts, and an answer key for student activities.
A comprehensive slide deck for the Career Craft lesson, visually connecting creative writing skills like plotting and audience awareness to professional competencies through examples and video content.
A set of sample job descriptions for the 'Resume Builder' activity, featuring roles like Event Planner, Scientist, and UX Designer with tasks mapped to creative writing skills.
A student worksheet for the Career Craft lesson, featuring a warm-up exercise, video note-taking section, and a mock cover letter template for the 'Resume Builder' activity.
A comprehensive portfolio review checklist and reflection guide for Lesson 5. Includes a rubric for self and peer assessment and critical thinking prompts about professional dictation.
Lesson 5 slides on peer review etiquette and "Track Changes" voice commands. Includes a "Hiring Board" simulation activity.
A worksheet for Lesson 4 that challenges students to identify and remove wordiness from dictated text. Includes exercises on phrase replacement and a word-count reduction challenge.
Lesson 4 slides on business writing conciseness and voice commands for targeted deletion. Includes a "Redundancy Radar" table of common wordy phrases.
A comprehensive reference sheet for students listing essential voice commands for document layout, text styling, and editing. Designed for high visibility and quick desk reference.
A practical three-step action plan designed to help a Site Coordinator implement an engagement strategy during their first 30 days, focusing on intelligence, activation, and ownership.
A clear, sequential five-step strategy for increasing student participation and retention in high school after-school programs.
A specialized guide outlining the four critical steps for building authentic relationships with high school students, designed to support Site Coordinators in fostering trust and engagement.
A professional recruitment portfolio for the YEP (Youth Empowerment Program), featuring strategic vision, student interest mapping, and visual marketing concepts for an interview presentation.
A professional conduct and incident response protocol guide for Site Coordinators, focusing on de-escalation, incident classification, and restorative justice practices for high schoolers.
A scenario-based interview preparation guide for Site Coordinators, focusing on crisis management, staff accountability, and school stakeholder relations.
A strategic 30-60-90 day action plan for a new Site Coordinator, outlining phases for auditing, building systems, and launching high-impact programming.
A strategic action plan and checklist for recruiting students and staff in a high school after-school program, featuring engagement frameworks and stakeholder mapping.
An interview preparation document featuring model questions and answers for a High School Site Coordinator role, including key industry buzzwords and strategy tips.
A facilitation guide for teachers including lesson objectives, a 60-minute pacing plan, discussion prompts, and an action verb cheat sheet for student resumes.
A professional one-page resume template designed for incoming 9th graders, featuring example text that demonstrates how to highlight middle school leadership and vision.
A comprehensive 2-page guided worksheet designed to help 8th-grade students brainstorm and organize their experiences, skills, and vision for an ASB leadership resume.
A 3-page student workbook containing activity sheets for skills assessment, resume building, STAR method practice, and a 24-hour action plan.
A 2-page reference sheet for students featuring four diverse STAR method examples (customer service, process improvement, leadership, and technical problem solving) with coaching tips.
A detailed 6-page facilitator guide for a 120-minute job readiness training session, including scripts, time-stamped activities, and instructional content.
A 12-slide visual presentation for the Career Launchpad training, covering all four modules, activities, and the STAR method with high-impact visuals and minimal text.
Facilitation guide for the mock interview simulation, including setup instructions, peer feedback protocols, and stewardship discussion prompts.
A professional rubric for evaluators to provide structured feedback during scholarship mock interviews, focusing on STAR structure, mission alignment, and poise.
Slides for Lesson 5 covering mock interview simulation protocols, post-interview etiquette, and long-term scholarship stewardship.
A structural workbook for students to identify and draft four 'master stories' using the STAR method for behavioral scholarship interview questions.
Slides for Lesson 4 covering behavioral interview techniques, common scholarship questions, and non-verbal communication strategies.
A worksheet for students to perform a comprehensive digital audit of their online persona and plan their LinkedIn and supplemental branding strategy.
Slides for Lesson 3 discussing digital footprints, Google audits, LinkedIn verification, and supplemental portfolio curation for scholarship applications.
Facilitation guide for Lesson 2, including the 'Bad Ask' critique instructions and drafting guidance for the briefing packet.
A structured briefing document for students to complete and provide to their letter writers, ensuring recommenders have specific anecdotes and context for high-impact letters.
Slides for Lesson 2 covering the etiquette of requesting letters of recommendation, selection of recommenders, and the 'briefing packet' strategy.
A facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the CV vs Resume lesson, including pacing, talking points, and activity instructions.
A structured brainstorming worksheet for students to audit their academic and extra-curricular experiences and practice refactoring employment duties into impact-focused CV bullets.
A professional slide deck introducing undergraduate students to the differences between a standard resume and an academic CV, focusing on categories relevant to scholarship committees.
Lesson 3 slides on complex formatting commands like bullets, tabs, and alignment for resume building. Visualizes the hierarchy of a voice-built document.
A structured worksheet for Lesson 2 that guides students through planning, drafting, and voice-editing a formal email. Includes an editing log for tracking voice commands.
Updated interactive worksheet featuring retail-specific scenarios such as cleaning up store displays and assisting customers with product locations. Aids in developing professional decision-making skills.
Updated teacher's answer key and discussion guide for the 'Professional Foundations' lesson. Now includes a dedicated roleplay debriefing section with tips for handling social skill practice with adult learners.
A functional literacy worksheet where students practice filling out their own contact information and emergency contact details in a standardized form format. Now includes icons for visual guidance.
A worksheet exploring professional etiquette through matching activities and 'True/False' (Yes/No) scenarios. It emphasizes key soft skills like punctuality, hygiene, and communication in a clear, high-contrast format.
Updated student-facing worksheet focused on self-discovery and identifying personal workplace strengths. Now includes a wider variety of job types and work environments in the prompts (e.g., warehouse, animal shelter, garden center).
Updated facilitator guide for a 3-hour employment readiness session. Now includes dedicated time for job exploration using the Job Explorer Cards and references the roleplay cards for a more comprehensive learning experience.
A comprehensive grading rubric for student resumes, evaluating content, character strengths, writing quality, and visual formatting on a 100-point scale.
A student graphic organizer for drafting a resume, featuring dedicated sections for contact info, skills, character strengths, and experience, plus a 10-point final checklist.
A professional slide deck for an 85-minute resume workshop, covering character strengths, different types of experience, and how to write high-impact bullet points.
A specialized guide and reflection tool for Site Coordinators to analyze the success of their engagement plans through data, feedback, and iterative pivots.
A quick icebreaker activity for teens connecting modern career goals and SYEP tracks with the legacies of Black historical figures like Maggie Lena Walker and A. Philip Randolph.
A student activity sheet featuring three realistic mock job postings for retail, food service, and hospitality. Designed to help learners practice evaluating pay, location, and shift times before committing to an application.
A student workbook for the 'Career Kickstart' training session. Features clear checklists, reflection areas with light backgrounds for handwriting, a sorting challenge tracker, and a formal 'Commitment Contract' to reinforce professionalism and reliability.
A visual presentation for a 150-minute training on career professionalism. Features high-contrast design, bold typography (min 24px), and icon-supported content focused on job applications, reliability, reminders, and the 'Help Hotline' script.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for a 150-minute training session on job professionalism and commitment, specifically tailored for adult learners with focus challenges. Includes scripts, pacing guides, activity instructions, and instructor tips.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the SYEP & SEL lesson, updated with the Black History icebreaker, logistical details, and specific 14-15 track information.
An exit ticket for teens to reflect on self-awareness and social awareness in the context of their SYEP goals and future workplace behavior.
A comprehensive teacher resource including lesson objectives, pacing guide, facilitation tips, and an answer key for the Job Launchpad materials.
A visual presentation deck covering the 8-step job attainment blueprint, the importance of soft skills like self-advocacy and assertiveness, and strategies for providing proof of skills.
A quick exit ticket activity for the end of the lesson to assess student understanding of soft skills and their personal confidence in the job seeking process.
A multi-part worksheet that tests students on the 8-step job attainment process, asks for assertive responses to common job-seeking scenarios, and helps students identify proof for their own soft skills.
An essential guide and reading passage that outlines the 8-step path to employment, the importance of obtaining a job, and the critical role of soft skills like assertiveness and self-advocacy.
A kickoff activity for the Job Launchpad lesson that encourages students to reflect on their personal motivations for work, identify their core strengths, and brainstorm an initial approach to a potential employer.
Updated set of facilitator-facing roleplay cards including new food service scenarios such as clearing tables and bringing water to customers. Designed to build social confidence in restaurant and cafe settings.
A comprehensive answer key and facilitation guide covering the quiz, the diagnostic scenario cards, and criteria for successful STAR interview responses.
A set of six challenging workplace scenarios for mechanics to practice critical thinking, customer service, and ethical decision-making during interview prep.
A short exit ticket for students to reflect on their learning and assess their interview readiness.
An updated answer key and scoring guide that now includes specific guidance for the Diagnostic Dilemma scenario cards.
A quiz evaluating students on situational ethics, soft skills, and their understanding of professional mechanic conduct.
A worksheet for students to practice mock interview questions and structure their success stories using the STAR method.
An informational reading guide that breaks down hard and soft skills for mechanics, provides an interview checklist, and offers advice on the 'hands-on' interview component.
A visual slide deck covering hard and soft skills, interview do's and don'ts, and the STAR method for responding to interview questions.
