Career Launchpad

A comprehensive workshop-style unit where 7th-grade students navigate the job-seeking process, from identifying transferable skills and drafting their first resumes to mastering professional etiquette and succeeding in mock interviews. Students will develop tangible professional documents and interpersonal communication skills critical for workforce entry.

The Skill Translator

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.

The Resume Architect

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.

The Professional Communicator

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.

The Interview Strategist

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.

The Mock Interview Simulation

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.