Real-World Connection: Your answer to,
“why are we learning this?” Have an
industry expert talk about how they use a
curriculum topic in their daily work. This
type of session will likely consist of a
presentation followed by Q&A.
Professional Development: By scheduling
professional development with industry
pros educators can stay current with
industry insights and learn innovative
teaching strategies and practical
applications that can be integrated into
their classrooms.
Resume and Cover Letter Review: A strong
resume and cover letter opens the door for
an interview. Students receive resume and
cover letter feedback from someone sitting
in the role they want, or request a session
with an HR rep who can help their resume
stand out.
Special Event: Whether it's a major event, a
special visitor, or an upcoming field trip,
Pathful can arrange sessions with industry
professionals before or after the event to
support your plans.
Can’t decide? Check out some example topics!
Example Topics:
Social Emotional Learning
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
Financial Literacy
A Day in the Life
Tell Us About Your Job
Professional Development
Post Secondary Options
Employability Skills
Career Questions and Information
Virtual Career Fair: Create and manage
multiple sessions around a given theme or
time frame.
Session Ideas
Project Evaluation and Mentoring: Invite
one or more industry experts to observe a
final presentation or consult on the
development of a student project. Students
will present their projects and receive
feedback. We ask that you cluster students
in groups of at least three
Career Preparation: A professional will
provide advice and guidance to help
prepare students for a specific career
Pathway. Students can ask questions to
determine if this is a career pathway they
want to pursue.
Mock Interviews: Practice makes perfect.
Give students a real-life interview
experience, where they can practice
presenting themselves to land the job. Help
them prepare for common interview
questions and industry specific distinctions
with someone in their desire field.
Using Pathful’s WBL Module
Career Guest Speaker: Have someone
come talk to your students about their
career, what they do in the day-to-day of
their job, and how they got where they are
today.
Be as specific as possible. The more
you include in your description, the
better!
Include questions your students
have for the professional
Share why your students are
interested in this career or topic
Tips for requesting your session
Attach any relevant materials that
may help the professional
Add in any details that make your
class unique
Request your session as far in
advance as possible, and, if you can,
provide multiple date options
Tips for an Amazing Session:
Using Pathful’s WBL Module
continued
Ensure that students have a chance to think critically and generate questions in
advance
Have students research the career or topic before the session
Prepare “interview questions” to be used during the Q&A
Use a student activity such as our “Likes and Dislikes” Worksheet to drive engagement
and keep students focused.
Have your camera on, if possible. Help facilitate conversation, if necessary.
Use an “Exit Ticket” activity to help students reflect on what they’ve learned and
generate follow-up questions.
Extend the learning with class discussions. Create another session request to address
any further questions or knowledge gaps.
Before
During
After