Careers, Careers & More Careers is an introductory lesson designed to be taught in one class period or in a workshop setting. Participants will listen to the song “When I Grow Up”, by the Raging Idiots and discuss careers, read the book How to Get a Job…by Me, the Boss by Sally Lloyd-Jones, use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to research careers, and write a letter to their future selves.

Cross-curricular keyword: ELA

Lesson Objectives

  • Understand the variety of career options available
  • Research a variety of possible career paths
  • Consider how career choices can impact our financial lives and financial independence
  • Understand the importance of career readiness

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