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It may be that our task is not only to prepare students to "fit into the future" but to shape it.
With Career Education becoming part of the curriculum, educators are responsible for assisting students to explore career options, generate a career plan and be prepared to participate in actual work experiences.
The following resources have been identified to assist educators with Career Education. Some resources even include lesson plans!
Work Based Learning
21st Century Skills
Thinkfinity – Verizon Foundation
NEA – Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Career Pathways
Financial Literacy
NEFE –National Endowment for Financial Education
Coalition for Financial Literacy
Visa Money Skills Lesson Plans
Career and Technical Education
All Aspects of an Industry Resource Materials
Association for Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education
Career Clusters, Industries and Job Descriptions
Exploring Non-traditional Careers
STEM Resources and Careers
National Science Foundation Career Videos
Stem Education -Ohio STEM Learning Network
STEM-National Coalition of Girls Schools
STEM Resources for Women and Girls
Iowa Biotechnology Association
Oceanography and Marine Biology
Additional Resources
Vocational Information Center - Lesson plans and career information
Work-based Learning Connections
Iowa Work-based Learning Guide
NCET - Nation Center on Secondary Education and Transition
Educators Toolkit - Middle School
Free Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
America's Career Resource Network
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology K-12 Lesson Plans
Kids Work – Career Exploration Activities
School to Work K-12 Lesson Plans
Non-traditional Career Training
Professional Development Opportunities
