Elementary School

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Why career planning for elementary school students:

• It is not too early to start teaching children at this age level about career awareness.
• It is important for children to become aware of the connection between school and a successful future i.e. the world of work.

Career Planning can assist students in elementary school with:

• Discovering the variety of jobs in the community.
• Connecting classroom learning to real-world situations.
• Visualizing himself or herself in an occupation.
• Developing work-readiness skills such as making decisions, solving problems, working and playing with others, and being a leader.

Why Infuse Career planning lessons into existing curriculum?

• Lessons in career planning address and support many areas of the Vermont Framework of Standards/Vital Results; particularly the Personal Development Standards.
• Curriculum integration can introduce students to the world of work.
• Career planning content can contribute to improved student performance.

CURRICULUM

Career development lesson plans

• Gateway to 21st Century Skills

Career development resources

• Vocational Information Center
• Career Awareness in Elementary School
• National Career Development Guidelines
• Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day