These lesson plans were created for educators (teachers, counselors, coaches, Career Development Coordinators - CDCs, career advisors, etc.) to make it easier to bring Career Exploration into the academic setting. Feel free to use and amend the plans to best meet your classroom needs. If you have any questions or comments about the plans, please contact nccareers @ commerce.nc.gov.
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Overview of Site Lesson Plans
Reality Check Lesson Plans
Interest Finder Lesson Plans
| Lesson Plan | Activity # 1 | Activity # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Finder (4-5) | The Holland Codes Worksheet | |
| Interest Finder (6-8) | ||
| Interest Finder (9-12) | ||
| Interest Finder Post Secondary |
Career Cluster Match Lesson Plans
Be Your Own Boss Lesson Plans
Skills Matcher Lesson Plans
| Lesson Plan | Activity # 1 | Activity # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Skills Matcher (9-12) | ||
| Skills Matcher Post Secondary |
Work Values Sorter Lesson Plans
I Didn’t Know this Existed Lesson Plans
| Lesson Plan | Activity # 1 | Activity # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| I Didn’t Know this Existed (4-8) | ||
| I Didn’t Know this Existed (9-12) | ||
| I Didn’t Know this Existed Post Secondary |
What Can I do with that Education? Lesson Plans
Common Job Titles Lesson Plans
Similar Occupations Lesson Plans
| Lesson Plan | Activity # 1 | Activity # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Similar Occupations (4-5) | Compare & Contrast Worksheet | |
| Similar Occupations (6-8) | Compare & Contrast Worksheet | |
| Similar Occupations (9-12) | Compare & Contrast Worksheet |
What’s the Future of My Occupation? Lesson Plans
| Lesson Plan | Activity # 1 | Activity # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| What’s the Future of My Occupation (9-12) | Future of Occupation Worksheet | |
| What’s the Future of My Occupation Post Secondary | Future of Occupation Worksheet |
Career Planning Resources Lesson Plans
Getting a Job Lesson Plans
| Lesson Plan | Activity # 1 | Activity # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Getting a Job (9-12) | ||
| Getting a Job Post Secondary | ||
| Creating a Cover Letter (9-12) | ||
| Creating a Resume (9-12) | ||
| Job Applications (9-12) | ||
| Job Interviews (9-12) |