Introducing the Career Zones through Academics

During the early grade levels students become familiar with careers through learning that connects classroom instruction to future work.  

Embedding Career Awareness into the core curriculum is suggested best practice.  By incorporating a quick video into your daily lessons, students are able to broaden their knowledge about career options.  When a student can make the school-career connection, they become a more engaged student in your classroom.
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Below are a few examples:

Career Zone Video Library

Industrial & Engineering Technology - The Building Path
Learn About Being a Health and Safety Worker (1:43 minutes) Learn About Being a Home Appliance Repairer  (1:38 minutes) Learn About Being a Architectural Drafters (1:43 minutes)
Natural Resources & Agriculture - the nature path
Learn About Being a Conservation Scientist (1:16)
Learn About Being a Aquaculturist (1:07)
Learn About Being a Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (1:40)
Agribusiness Career Encounters (3:02)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoQJO27B5uk
Organic Farming in West Michigan Agribusiness (5:10)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS49Xwpyy9s
Urban Farming in West Michigan Agribusiness (4:05)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3iwdIMhmjI
Agribusiness in West Michigan (1:31)
Hydroponics in West Michigan Agribusiness (4:14)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bffUHbE7Zk
business, management & Technology - the business path
Learn About Being a IT (1:20 minutes)
Learn About Being a Office Clerk (1:22 minutes)
Learn About Being a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (1:33 minutes)
Human Services-The Helping Path
Learn About Being a Animal Trainer (1:07 minute) Learn About Being a Manicurist and Pedicurist (1:31 minute) Learn About Being a Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (1:39 minute)
Health Sciences - The Health Path​
Arts & Communication - The Creative Path​

Additional Video Resources:

3rd-5th Career Zone Video Playlist   
Highlights For Kids: Jobs I can Have When I Grow Up
Jamming on the Job: Music inspired PBS Kids podcast for kids ages 4 to 8.  Hosts tour the country exploring jobs and perform songs about the world of work. 
Community Helpers (Community Helper Trivia)-Preschool & Kindergarten
Kids Work Career Awareness Videos-KnowItAll.org
Career Connections Video Library
STEM Careers Coalition Career Videos
USAgov-Career Spotlight
CareerOne Stop
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Videos-these also give you job information and statistics
United Focus for Student Success.
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