Steps:
Assign Pathful Employability Videos:
Use Pathful’s library to find videos featuring Black professionals across various
industries (e.g., STEM, arts, business, healthcare).
Create a classroom bulletin board or
digital slideshow showcasing these
professionals and their contributions.
*Click on Virtual Job Shadow Videos after visiting a profile page to see the video*
Have students watch 2-3 videos and take notes on:
The professional’s career journey.
Challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
The impact of their work on their community or industry.
Reflection Activity:
After watching, ask students to respond to the following prompts:
“What inspired you most about the professionals you learned about?”
“How do their stories influence your own career aspirations?”
Class Discussion:
Facilitate a discussion on diversity in the workplace. Potential questions:
“Why is representation important in various careers?”
“How can learning about diverse professionals inspire change?”
Activities to Highlight
Black History Month
Activity 1: Black Professionals Career Spotlight
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Objective: Students will explore the careers of African American professionals and their
contributions to society.
Here are just some examples:
Public Defender, Record Executive, CEO- Entrepreneur, Baker, Planetarium Manager, Cybersecurity Engineer,
Information Security Administrator, Veterinarian, Kindergarten Teacher, Energy Auditor Inspector, Service
Operations - Automotive, Senior VP of Adult Merchandising, Vice President of Loss Prevention, CPA, Medical
Technologist, Ombuds, Street Car Operator, Author, Campus Safety Sergeant, Financial Analyst, Senior
Director of Emergency Management, Environmental Scientist and many more!
Extension Idea:
Steps:
1. Research Task:
Assign students to research a notable African American figure whose work
influenced modern careers (e.g., Katherine Johnson for space exploration,
Madam C.J. Walker for entrepreneurship, Dr. Alexa Canady or Dr. Charles Drew
in Health Sciences).
2. Pathful Video Connection:
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Display the projects in a gallery walk for students to learn from each other’s work.
Activity 2: Careers Inspired by Black History
Objective: Help students connect historical Black achievements to modern career
opportunities.
Extension Idea:
Activities to Highlight Black History Month
Pair the research with a related Pathful video. For example:
This video featuring a NASA Engineer could align with Katherine Johnson’s
contributions.
This video about a modern entrepreneur could connect to Madam C.J.
Walker’s legacy.
This video featuring a Lead Technologist could connect to Dr. Charles Drew’s
contributions in medicine.
*Click on Virtual Job Shadow Videos after visiting a profile page to see the video*
3. Project Presentation:
Students create a presentation or write a short essay comparing the historical
figure to a modern professional in the same field, highlighting how past
achievements paved the way for current opportunities.
Steps:
1. Assign STEM-Focused Pathful Content:
Use Pathful videos featuring Black professionals in STEM fields (e.g.,
engineers, coders, scientists). Some examples: Environmental Scientist,
Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead Technologist, Software Engineer - Video
Games, Mechanical Engineer
2. Group Brainstorming:
Facilitate a discussion about how diversity in STEM impacts innovation.
Guiding questions:
“How does diversity strengthen problem-solving in STEM?”
“What barriers do underrepresented groups face in STEM fields?”
3. Hands-On Extension:
Encourage students to design a simple STEM project inspired by what
they’ve learned, such as creating a prototype invention or conducting
a science experiment.
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Host a mini STEM fair to showcase their projects.
Activity 3: Explore Diversity in STEM Careers
Objective: Highlight diversity in STEM fields and inspire students to pursue opportunities in
these areas.
Extension Idea:
Activities to Highlight Black History Month
Wrap-Up and Reflection
Activity: At the end of Black History Month, have students reflect on their learning journey
by responding to the following prompts:
What did you learn about diversity and representation in careers?”
“How has this month inspired you to think about your own career goals?”
Output Idea: Create a class-wide “Inspiration Wall” where students post key
takeaways, quotes, or goals they’ve developed throughout the month.