Course Duration: 8 Weeks (Twice Weekly Sessions) Grade Level: High School Total Lessons: 16 Assessments: Quiz (Week 4, Lesson 8), Final Exam (Week 8, Lesson 16)
This course is designed to help students explore career options, develop personal branding, and understand workplace expectations. Through self-assessment, goal-setting, networking, and financial literacy, students will be equipped with the tools needed to make informed career decisions and transition into the workforce with confidence.
Lesson 1: Career Assessment and Self-Development – Identifying interests, strengths, and career paths.
Lesson 2: Goal Setting – Defining clear career goals and creating actionable steps to achieve them.
Lesson 3: Emotional Intelligence - How to Lead from Within – Understanding self-management, empathy, and leadership.
Lesson 4: Managing Oneself – Developing habits of successful professionals and leaders.
Lesson 5: Personal Brands, Part 1 – Exploring individual strengths and achievements.
Lesson 6: Personal Brands, Part 2 – Creating a brand image and strategy for personal success.
Lesson 7: You Are Your Brand – Finalizing personal branding and aligning it with career goals.
Lesson 8: Personal Brands, Part 3 - The “Elevator Pitch” (Quiz at the End of Class) – Developing and practicing a strong personal introduction for networking and job interviews.
Lesson 9: FaceSpace Project Lesson 1 - Introduction to Social Networks – Understanding how social media impacts careers.
Lesson 10: FaceSpace Project Lesson 2 - Workplace Etiquette – Professional behavior, attire, and communication in the workplace.
Lesson 11: FaceSpace Project Lesson 3 - Social Network Etiquette – Best practices for maintaining a professional online presence.
Lesson 12: FaceSpace Project Lesson 4 - (More) Social Network and Workplace Etiquette – Deepening understanding of professional conduct.
Lesson 13: FaceSpace Project Lesson 5 - Final Presentations – Students present their learnings on workplace and social media professionalism.
Lesson 14: Budgeting Basics – Creating a budget and understanding personal finances.
Lesson 15: Navigating the Land of Lost Income - Understanding Your Paycheck – Learning paycheck deductions and managing income effectively.
Lesson 16: Job Offers (Final Exam at the End of Class) – Evaluating job offers based on salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
Class Participation & Engagement: 25%
Midpoint Quiz (Lesson 8): 25%
Final Exam (Lesson 16): 50%
By the end of the course, students will:* Understand their strengths, career interests, and personal brand.* Set and work toward realistic career and financial goals.* Develop emotional intelligence and self-management skills.* Master workplace and social media etiquette for career success.* Learn financial basics, including budgeting and paycheck management.* Be prepared to evaluate job offers and navigate career decisions effectively.
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