Grades 9–12
Career & Certification Pathway
Career Launch Sequence
Career mapping, credential orientation, digital presence, resume, project storytelling, mentors, interviews, workplace skills and a career showcase.
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Length
- 12 weeks + optional modules
- Group size
- 25–50 students with counselor/teacher participation
- Where it runs
- School-day enrichment, After-school, Summer camp, Library / community center
Skills students build
Career mappingCredential planningProfessional digital presenceResume writingProject storytelling (STAR)InterviewingWorkplace skills
Before joining
Some coding, cybersecurity or AI coursework is helpful, since students turn it into career evidence.
How progress is checked
- Rubric-scored portfolio
- Reviewed resume
- Mock interview rubric and feedback
- Final pathway plan
What students learn, step by step
Every lesson ends with something students make, explain or show.
| Week | Topic | What students learn | What students produce |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Career Baseline | Interests, strengths, roles | Individual pathway statement |
| 2 | Credential Orientation | Options, prerequisites, eligibility, cost | Selected target or rationale |
| 3 | Technical Readiness | Prerequisite skill check | Gap plan |
| 4 | Digital Presence | Email, portfolio, GitHub/LinkedIn concepts | Professional artifact |
| 5 | Resume Foundations | Skills, projects, impact bullets | Reviewed resume draft |
| 6 | Project Storytelling | Technical communication and STAR | Two-minute project pitch |
| 7 | Industry Mentor Session | Role exposure and workplace expectations | Career reflection |
| 8 | Credential Progress Lab | Guided study and accountability | Completion checkpoint |
| 9 | Interview Fundamentals | Behavioral and technical prep | Mock interview feedback |
| 10 | Workplace Skills | Teamwork, tickets, documentation, ethics | Team deliverable |
| 11 | College / CTE / Internship Navigation | Programs, applications, work-based learning | Opportunity shortlist |
| 12 | Career Showcase | Portfolio, credential progress, career pitch | Final pathway plan |
| A | Employer Project (optional) | Scoped real or simulated business problem | Mentor/employer feedback |
| B | Job Shadowing (optional) | Observe a role and workflow | Career insight reflection |
| C | Internship Readiness (optional) | Applications, communication, expectations | Submission-ready materials |
| D | Peer Mentoring (optional) | Support younger pathway learners | Leadership reflection |
What students build
- Reviewed resume
- Portfolio / GitHub evidence
- Two-minute project pitch
- Final pathway plan
How we keep it safe
- No promise of employment, internships or scholarships
- No credential claims before eligibility is confirmed
- No unnecessary sharing of student career data
- Parent and school policy compliance
The readiness path every student follows
Five steps turn technical learning into evidence employers and colleges can see.
- 1
Map
Roles, strengths and interests.
- 2
Build
Resume and portfolio.
- 3
Practise
Project pitch and mock interview.
- 4
Connect
Mentor feedback.
- 5
Advance
Credential and work-based-learning plan.
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About: Career & Certification Pathway — Career Launch Sequence (Grades 9–12)