College and Career Awareness

END OF UNIT COMPETENCIES- Performance Objectives ● Students will participate in at least one project-based learning opportunity to explore current Utah Career Clusters. (Project-based learning is where students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.) ● Students will participate in at least one simulation opportunity to explore current Utah Career Clusters. (Simulation is a model that mimics the operation of an existing or proposed system, providing evidence for decision-making by being able to test different scenarios or process changes.) ● Students will participate in at least two Work-Based Learning opportunities (guest speakers, job shadows, career fairs, feld studies) and provide an artifact for each experience. Artifact examples could include an oral presentation, webpage, job shadow refection, interview, podcast, etc. (Utilize your LEA’s Work-Based Learning Coordinator, if applicable, to help facilitate Work-Based Learning opportunities within the College and Career Awareness course.)

DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION

● Career Exploration Projects: Encourage students to create presentations, posters, or digital portfolios showcasing their fndings about career pathways, job roles, and required skills within their chosen clusters. ● Simulations and Role Playing: Have students take on roles such as architects, engineers, healthcare professionals, or business managers to simulate job tasks, problem-solving challenges, and decision-making processes. ● Guest Speakers and Industry Partnerships: Invite guest speakers from relevant industries to share insights, experiences, and career pathways with students. ● Skill Workshops and Training: Provide hands-on experiences or lab activities where students can practice skills related to architecture, technology, healthcare, business, etc. ● Collaborative Projects and Presentations: Have teams research, plan, and present solutions to real-world challenges or innovations within their clusters. ● Career Development Workshops: Guide students on creating career portfolios, digital resumes, and online profles showcasing students' academic achievements and career aspirations within their chosen pathways.

Skill Building