Subject

Career Exploration

Age Range

6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

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Explore Career Pathways

The Career Center is a show where real teens explore the opportunities in their future and the paths available to find their dream career.

The program is hosted by a career counselor and walks teens through the process of exploring careers and career pathways. Segments include:

  • Career Exploration: Meet professionals who represent different facets of the career track or cluster and learn about the diversity of jobs available and skills needed.
  • 21st Century Skills: Communication, critical thinking, digital skills…. they’re needed in every job! Short segments help job seekers build skills and build their resume.
  • Career Pathways: From apprenticeship programs and bootcamps to university and community college programs, find multiple paths to pursuing your dreams.

Segments in The Series

Perfect for teaching or for self-guided exploration, use these short videos to learn about careers and skills that will help students excel.

Career Chats

21st Century Skills

And More!

Printable Resources

Every episode of The Career Center includes an episode viewing guide that extends the learning and gives students a chance to think about each career field from their perspective. 21st Century Skills videos have activities that put each skill to use in a group activity. Students can even make their own Career Chat videos with our Question Sheets.

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The Career Center Lessons

  • Automotive Careers

    Career Exploration

    Over 180,000 people in Michigan are employed in automotive manufacturing alone. But it isn’t just manufacturing, there are automotive careers in engineering, repair, design, sales and so much more. Learn about Automotive Jobs in The Career Center.

  • Small Scale Manufacturing

    Career Exploration

    Artists, engineers, fabricators, machinists, and entrepreneurs, can all find good careers in Small Scale Manufacturing. Visit a unique manufacturer of recycled goods and talk to a small non-profit about the career pathways available for people interested in small-scale manufacturing.

  • Information Technology

    Career Exploration

    Software development, computer science and information technology are careers with many different pathways. In the Career Center visit with an IT entrepreneur, and learn about how early exposure to STEM can help change lives.

  • Entrepreneurship

    Career Exploration

    Are you ready to take the leap and become your own boss? In this episode, we talk to successful business owners about their journeys, learn the skills needed to start and grow a business, and discover the rewards and challenges of being your own boss.

  • Careers in Design

    Career Exploration

    Time to design your future! In this episode, we explore the creative world of design careers. See how others turned their creativity into fulfilling careers, hear insights and tips from successful designers, and learn about the skills and education you need to break into this exciting field!

  • Emerging Careers

    Career Exploration

    In this episode, learn the skills and education you need to succeed in these emerging industries, and learn about a resource that helps you identify high-demand and high wage careers. Don’t miss the chance to discover some career opportunities of the future.

  • Careers in Public Service

    Career Exploration

    Go on the job in a local community to see what working in public service is all about. Then, visit the the University of Michigan to learn about the career pathway and outlook for students looking to work in public service.

  • Healthcare Careers

    Career Exploration

    Go on-the-job with a nurse and learn about a career training program for aspiring dental hygienists. Plus, a primer on a skill every healthcare professional must master.

  • High-Tech Manufacturing Careers

    Career Exploration

    Learn about manufacturing careers at an automotive manufacturer, and go On the Job with a company that specializes in 3D printing, and more.

  • Transportation Jobs

    Career Exploration

    Learn about careers in transportation.

  • Careers in Building Trades

    Career Exploration

    Explore careers in construction and building trades.

  • Careers in Sports and Athletics

    Career Exploration

    Learn about careers in sports and athletics in The Career Center.

  • Early Childhood Education Careers

    Career Exploration

    Learn about careers in early childhood education in The Career Center.