Uncertainty of the future means that students have the opportunity to imagine their own vision of personal and professional success. Students have the opportunity to explore the world and identify the things that they are passionate about. They have the opportunity to connect with people to learn about their jobs and career pathways to know if that kind of work aligns with your interests and vision. They have the opportunity to influence and collaborate with peers, neighbors, and local leadership to leverage technology in new and innovative ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in their community. The collection of activities in each of the modules is designed to empower and guide students as they create their Pathway to Success.

Acknowledgments:
This collection was developed in partnership with JASON Learning and Stafford County Public Schools, supported by a GOVirginia Region 6 Enhanced Capacity Building Grant.

STEM Career Role Models

Meet Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, Superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools, VA.

Meet Vernon Green, CEO, GCubed

Meet Peyton Mason, Owner of Virginia Oyster Company.

Meet Lindsey Long, Community Forestry for Virginia Department of Forestry.

Meet Dale Hendon, Stafford County Economic Development Band, VA.

Meet Jennifer Fetterhoff, Training Manager for the Nestlé Purina King William Virginia Litter Factory.

Meet Role Model Vernon Green Jr.

“Pathways to Success does a great job of highlighting the various STEM careers and demonstrates how the journey to those careers is dynamic. There are various ways in which students are able to demonstrate their learning throughout the curriculum, whether is be presentations, community interviews, or visual displays”

Educator JudgeBest of STEM Awards

Module 1 - Getting Started: Imagine YOUR Future!

In this module, students will explore the career pathways of someone they find interesting or admirable. They will begin to create a vision of your life at age 24, including what features does the community they will live in possess? How do they want to spend your free time? How would they know if they have a fun and rewarding job? Students will then be challenged to create a monthly budget that aligns with their vision for themselves at age 24.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8

Module 2 - CyberHealth: Digital Data Check-Up

In this module, students will explore and evaluate how digital data is stored, transferred, and secured. Students will learn strategies individuals, organizations and businesses use to manage their digital data while being introduced to career fields that support organizations and businesses in managing their Digital Thread effectively and securely.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8, career exploration

Module 3 - Seas of Opportunity: Sharing the Harvest

In this module, learners will explore career fields that allow individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments to benefit from aquatic resources found in their community. Students will get the chance to demonstrate what they’ve learned by developing a simple business and marketing plan for a food truck that features locally and legally sourced seafood.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8, career exploration

Module 4 - Branching Out: Growing and Building

In this module, students will explore career fields that allow individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments to benefit from forest resources. They’ll get the chance to demonstrate what they have learned by creating a digital infographic that shares the lifecycle and suggestions for increasing the sustainability of a wood, fiber, energy, or a non-timber forest product.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8, career exploration

Module 5 - Innovative Communities: Work, Play, Stay

In this module, you will explore careers, technologies, and entrepreneurial mindset that fosters the creation of a sustainable, innovative community. You’ll leverage your understanding of digital devices and the Internet of Things (Iot) to develop and pitch an idea that makes your community an even better place to work, play or stay.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8, career exploration

Module 6 - Academic & Career Plan: Pursuing Opportunities

In this module, you will investigate and research a career pathway that aligns with your interests, passions, and goals. To launch you on a pathway to success, you will develop a personalized Academic & Career Plan.

Target Audience:

Grades 6-8, career exploration

Included Materials

Each module in Pathways to Success: Exploring Careers in VA is facilitated by specially designed educator support materials:

  • An “Educator Prep” section complete with directions and supplemental resources
  • Interdisciplinary Connections
  • Relevant and engaging videos and web links
  • Rubrics for students content

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