Educators told us they need content that helps students re-engage and think differently about the future.
These quick toolkits are designed to bring tomorrow into today’s classroom.
Each mini toolkit includes:
- A bite-sized research insight or “did you know?” moment
- Easy conversation starters to get students talking
- A quick bell ringer or activity you can use right away
Think of these as mini care packages for you and your students: simple, practical, and ready to go.
What the Research Says
Did You Know?
More 1.8 million students in the Class of 2025 told us their top career interests and 17.4% said they were “not sure”.
When we looked a little closer, an interesting pattern emerged:
- 15.2% of female-identifying students selected “not sure”
- 19.8% of male-identifying students selected “not sure”
Are you seeing a similar trend with your students?
Conversation Starter
Help Students Get Started on Their Career Journey
According to a 2021 YouGov survey of 3,600 U.S. students ages 13–17, common dream jobs tend to reflect what students see and experience in their everyday lives.
- Female-identifying students most often selected: doctor or nurse, actress, musician, artist, and YouTuber/streamer.
- Male-identifying students most often selected: professional athlete, YouTuber/streamer, musician, professional gamer, and doctor or nurse.
Careers such as actuary, data scientist, or physician assistant did not appear on the list, highlighting how exposure influences career awareness.
The following questions are an excerpt from the Career Curiosity lesson and are designed to help students reflect on careers they already know and begin exploring new ones:
- What are some of the jobs your family members, family friends, or other adults in your life have that sound interesting?
- What is a job you’ve heard of but don’t know what someone does day to day?
- What are the best ways to learn about jobs that could be a good fit for you?
Psst… We’re working on something new (an approach no other free college and career planning program has) to show how content can truly change how students think about their futures.
Bell Ringer
Try This Student-Approved Icebreaker
Got 5 minutes before or after class? Try this quick icebreaker! This question was picked by middle and high school students as one they’d actually be willing to answer.
