Exploring life after high school in the skilled trades
Students research a career in the skilled trades on a U.S. Department of Labor website to gain insights on what that career involves and how they might prepare for it.
Big idea
Planning now for life after high school can help set you up for success after you graduate.
Essential questions
- What are my career options in the skilled trades?
- What are some higher education options I might consider to help me prepare for a career in the skilled trades?
Objectives
- Choose a career in the skilled trades to research
- Answer questions about what the career involves and options for preparing for it
What students will do
- Choose a career in the skilled trades to explore on the U.S. Department of Labor's careeronestop.org website.
- Answer questions to better understand that career pathway.
- Explore at least one education or training program that may help them prepare for that career.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_exploring-life-after-high-school-trades_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_exploring-life-after-high-school-trades_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.