Involvement Rating: 2 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): 1 class period up to a full day

A career day is a school-organized event where professionals from various fields visit to share insights about their careers, job responsibilities, and educational paths.

Involvement Rating: 2 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): half-day to full-day

A career fair is an event where employers, organizations, and educational institutions set up booths to provide information about job opportunities, internships, and career pathways.

Involvement Rating: 4 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): minimum 1 class period

A classroom simulation is an educational activity where students engage in a hands-on experience that mimics real workplace tasks and environments. The goal is to help students develop practical skills, understand job responsibilities, and prepare for future careers by simulating real-world work scenarios.

Involvement Rating: 1 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): minimum 1 class period

A guest speaker is a professional invited to share industry knowledge, career experiences, and insights with students in a classroom or seminar setting.

Involvement Rating: 2 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): minimum 1 hour per student

An informational interview is a conversation where a student meets with a professional in a field of interest to learn more about their career, industry, and job experiences. Unlike a job interview, the goal is not to ask for a job but to gain insights and advice about a career path.

Involvement Rating: 4 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): sustained interaction; generally multiple days

An internship is a temporary work experience, paid or unpaid, that allows students or young professionals to gain practical experience in a specific field.

Involvement Rating: 3 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): minimum 1 day

A job shadow is when a student follows a professional in their workplace to observe their daily tasks and responsibilities.

Involvement Rating: 5 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): 1 class period over several days

Project-Based Learning is an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world and meaningful projects related to their studies.

Involvement Rating: 3 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): 1 day

A reverse career fair is an event where students or job seekers set up booths or displays to showcase their skills, projects, and experience, while employers walk around and interact with them. Unlike traditional career fairs, where job seekers approach employers, in a reverse career fair, employers approach candidates, making it a more engaging and personalized experience.

Involvement Rating: 2 out of 5

Estimated Time Commitment (with students): 1-2 hours

A workplace tour is an organized visit to a company or organization that allows students to explore a real work environment, learn about different careers, and understand how businesses operate.