This sample implementation plan for California is designed to
ensure that all students complete a career development plan and
engage in WBL opportunities throughout their PK-12 education, in
alignment with California’s career education and exploration and CTE
standards.
Throughout PK-12th grade
Use Requested sessions (WBL) and Career to develop career awareness and
interest. Use Lessons to develop student skills and knowledge.
Elementary School (Grades PK-5 - Pathful Jr.)
At the elementary level, career exploration is primarily about introducing students
to the concept of careers, helping them understand the world of work, and
starting to identify personal interests and strengths.
Pathful Jr. provides tailored content for young students, introducing them to
different careers through short videos and virtual guest speakers. These
resources can help teachers integrate career-related themes into lessons.
Career Profiles and WBL Library: Using engaging, age-appropriate content,
students can watch videos about real professionals discussing their jobs,
which aligns with the goal of exposing students to different careers.
Virtual Field Trips: Pathful offers virtual tours of workplaces, allowing
elementary students to see inside industries like healthcare, engineering, and
more.
How it Supports California’s Standards:
Provides exposure to various industries and professionals, fostering early
awareness of career possibilities.
Encourages students to relate their personal interests to career fields, using
interactive media and assessments.
Allows educators to build on students' communication and collaborative
skills through activities and discussions after viewing the career videos.
Throughout the lessons students practice core subject skills that help them
reinforce skills they are learning outside of career exploration.