Lesson Plan

Career Clusters Exploration

Students will explore various career clusters, identify which align with their interests, and reflect on potential career paths.

This lesson builds awareness of diverse career options and helps students connect personal interests with future career possibilities, supporting informed decisions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation Steps

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Exploration and Matching

25 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down and Reflection

5 minutes

Warm Up

Slide Deck

Career Clusters Overview

Introduce the concept of career clusters and explain their value. Mention that this slide deck will visually outline various clusters and provide examples for each.

What are Career Clusters?

Explain what career clusters are and why understanding them is important. Discuss how they are grouped by similar industries and skills.

Examples of Career Clusters

Present a list of major career clusters with a few examples in each. Encourage the students to think about which ones might connect with their own interests.

Connecting with Your Interests

Tie this overview back to the upcoming activities (Cluster Matching Game and Reflection). Remind students that this information will help them determine their own interests.