Upon completion of these materials, students will know the benefits of organization, problems that arise with poor organization, and tips for improvement.
Access to MyCareerTech materials requires that a teacher login or register; students never log in.
Lesson materials include:
Help educate students about what jobs might align with their interests, skills, and values.
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
Tracy Beam discusses the things you can learn from having a job while in school, such as, time management, teamwork, work ethic, and understanding and meeting expectations.
Eunice Elliott discusses the importance of developing good habits, being professional and responsible, doing the work, showing up on time, and forming relationships with colleagues.
David Crane details the importance of preparation and organization as well as the steps he takes to get ready to broadcast a live college football game on radio.
Shelby Pennix talks about his career as an entrepreneur in mortgage banking, including the skills necessary to run his business such as discipline, time management, and sacrifice.
Dante Snodgrass talks about the importance of discipline and time management in being successful in high school academics and extracurricular activities.
Michelle Krause discusses working in Operations for a small business and the various skills required to be successful.
Elyse Hart Pelfrey shares the skills necessary to be successful, heading up a new innovative division, GM Energy, inside of a large company.
Scott Beyer discusses soft skills developed through participating in sports including time management, teamwork, and dedication, and how these skills have translated to his life and career.
Elyse Hart Pelfrey talks about using her time in school to develop her skillset ranging from work ethic, leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking, lifelong learning, time management, and networking.
Jerry Windle talks about how failures in sports have helped him gain resilience and work ethic, and how those experiences have led to his professional success.
Jon Gilbert gives advice to student-athletes interested in competing in college athletics. Also applicable to any student looking for advice in advancing to the next stage in life.
Ashton Watt gives tips to students on some of the professional things that they can do to put themselves in the best position to get hired.