Career-Connected Learning

 

Empowering Career-Connected Learning (CCL) with Resources for Educators

The South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership (SMSP) is excited to offer a comprehensive suite of resources designed to equip educators with the tools they need to integrate Career-Connected Learning (CCL) into their classrooms.

Industry Engagement:

Curated CCL Resources:

(created by teacher teams with the South Metro-Salem STEM Hub, Summer 2022)

 

Success Requires Practice, Instruction, Training, and Leraning

CCL Inspiration Beyond the Classroom:

  • KGW.com/MadeForThis: Utilize this platform to help students explore career interests and discover pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities.
  • Careers Northwest: Empower students with interest tests, career information, and resume building tools. Explore training sites and job postings in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
  • BizTown (Junior Achievement): Engage students in a simulated city experience that blends civics education with career exploration. (Grades 4-6)
  • NASA's Virtual Career Day (September 26th, 2024): Register by September 5th to connect students with diverse career options at NASA.
  • Science Near Me: Facilitate student participation in citizen science projects based on their zip code.
  • SKYPE A SCIENTIST: Connect your classroom with scientists for free Q&A sessions.
  • BOEING virtual field trips: Explore latest engineering, technology, and manufacturing at Boeing with these Virtual Field Trips.

Additional Resources:

  • Oregon CIS: Explore education and career pathways within Oregon and beyond.
  • Career-related Assessments:
  • FREE - TraitifyO*NET Interest Profiler
  • PAID - YouScienceNaviance,
  • Oregon ACTE Conferences & PD: Participate in professional development opportunities focused on career and technical education (CTE).
  • Oregon Connections - (powered by Pathful) is a great resource for bringing professionals virtually into your classroom; however, it is no longer a free resource funded by the STEM Hub. Contact Pathful directly to discuss costs for your school. - https://pathful.com/ 
  • Other miscellaneous resources that might link to your CCL ideas:

CNN 10daily news show for students age 13+ to learn about current events and global issues in 10 minutes or less. (Great way to start each school day!)

Banzai: free, interactive, online financial literacy classes

Flocabulary: Cultivate literacy across the curriculum with video-based lessons & activities with hip-hop, storytelling & emotional connections

 

 

Develop a network of industry contacts to enhance your classroom curriculum.

Leverage resources like chambers of commerce, Oregon colleges and universities, or even personal connections to identify potential guest speakers or field trip opportunities.

 

Ask your family, friends, and parents of your students!

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For More Information, Contact:

Penny Jahraus
Director Career Connected Learning