Career Readiness

Launch Your Professional Journey
Master essential career skills through hands-on practice and real-world simulations. From resume building to salary negotiation, prepare for success in today's competitive job market with personalized guidance and industry insights.
🎯 Grades 6-12 • Earns High School Credit • Self-Paced Learning
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🌟 What You'll Master

Essential skills for career success in any field

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Professional Documents

Create compelling resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that stand out to employers and showcase your unique value proposition.

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Interview Mastery

Practice common interview questions, learn behavioral interview techniques, and build confidence through mock interview sessions.

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Salary Negotiation

Understand market rates, practice negotiation strategies, and learn to advocate for yourself in compensation discussions.

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Professional Networking

Build meaningful professional relationships, master networking events, and leverage connections for career opportunities.

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Career Planning

Define career goals, create action plans, and develop strategies for long-term professional growth and success.

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Personal Branding

Develop your professional identity, create a compelling online presence, and communicate your value effectively.

📋 Required Hands-On Activities

Essential practical experiences you must complete during the year

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Mock Interview Session
Schedule and complete a one-on-one mock interview with an industry professional. Practice answering common questions, receive personalized feedback, and build confidence for real interviews.
Scheduling Required: Book your session through the course calendar system during the year.
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Salary Negotiation Role-Play
Participate in a realistic salary negotiation simulation. Practice advocating for yourself, learn negotiation tactics, and gain experience discussing compensation packages.
Interactive Session: Schedule your role-play session with course instructors or career professionals.
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Speed Networking Event
Attend a structured networking event with peers and professionals from various industries. Practice your elevator pitch, learn to make meaningful connections, and build your professional network through guided networking activities.
Group Event: Check the course calendar for scheduled networking sessions throughout the year.

🎒 Materials & Requirements

What you'll need to complete the course successfully

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Professional Attire

Students are required to obtain appropriate business attire for mock interviews and networking events. This includes business casual to business formal clothing suitable for professional environments.

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Professional Portrait

A high-quality, professional headshot photograph is required for LinkedIn profiles and professional documents. Images must be authentic and not AI-generated. We offer guidance on affordable photography options and self-portrait techniques.

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Communication Tools

Access to email and calendar applications for scheduling and professional correspondence. Students should be prepared to maintain professional communication standards throughout the course.

💡 Cost-Effective Solutions: We understand that professional attire and photography can be significant expenses. Our course materials include comprehensive guides for budget-friendly options, including thrift store shopping tips, borrowing strategies, and DIY photography techniques to ensure all students can participate regardless of financial circumstances.

📚 Course Structure

Flexible self-paced learning with essential hands-on components

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Self-Paced Learning

Complete lessons and modules on your own schedule. Access interactive career assessment tools, work through real-world case studies, and receive personalized feedback from career professionals.

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Collaborative Opportunities

Join optional study group sessions, attend Industry Panel Q&A sessions (optional), participate in peer review sessions for resumes and cover letters.

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Semester Course

Fall Semester 2025 ends: December 19
Complete at your own pace while meeting required activity deadlines

📊 Grade Level Expectations

Differentiated requirements based on your grade level

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Middle School (Grades 6-8)

  • • Complete foundational career exploration modules
  • • Basic resume and cover letter creation
  • • Introduction to professional communication
  • • Participate in required activities with peer support
  • • Create simple career interest portfolio
  • • Focus on career awareness and exploration
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High School (Grades 9-12)

  • • Complete advanced career planning and strategy modules
  • • Professional-quality resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile
  • • Advanced interview preparation and salary negotiation
  • • Comprehensive career action plan with timelines
  • • Industry research and market analysis project
  • • Leadership role in networking and collaboration activities
🎯 High School Credit Requirements: High school students must complete ALL high school level expectations to earn high school credit. Middle school requirements alone will not qualify for high school credit, regardless of grade level.

✅ Academic Requirements

What you need to succeed and earn credit

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Self-Paced Coursework

Complete all online modules, interactive assessments, career planning exercises, and submit required projects on time.

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Required Activities

Schedule and complete your Mock Interview, Salary Negotiation Role-Play, and attend at least one Speed Networking Event.

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Professional Portfolio

Create a comprehensive career portfolio including resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and career action plan.

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Time Commitment

Expect 2-4 hours per week of coursework, plus time for required activities and optional collaborative sessions.

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Final Project

Present a comprehensive career plan with goals, strategies, and timeline for your professional development journey.

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Academic Integrity

Maintain Àbulę's honor code standards. All work must be original and properly attributed when using external resources.

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Join our comprehensive career readiness program and gain the skills, confidence, and connections you need to succeed in today's competitive job market. Start building your professional future today!

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