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Career Preparation

Investigate what opportunities are available for students to strengthen their employability skills and gain experience in their chosen career path.

Formal Training and Licensing

Career Technical Education

CTE programs use 21st century technology to support students in acquiring technical skills, professional practices, and academic knowledge critical for career success in high-wage, in-demand careers.

Career Technical Education
Credentials and Requirements

Find information on licenses, internships, trade training, and degrees to help students gain experience and credentials in a financially feasible way.

Training and Education

Outside the Classroom

Informational Interviews

Asking questions to get more insight about a job from the direct source: a career professional. 

Informational Interviews
Clubs and Activities

Information about summer and afterschool opportunities for students

Clubs and Activities
Work-based Learning

Structured learning in a work environment that provides opportunities for first-hand experience in a chosen field.

Work-based Learning
Volunteer & Service Opportunities

Students considering different career areas can find businesses and organizations in their community for volunteer opportunities. 

Volunteer & Service Opportunities
Keeping Track of Activities

These document templates and lessons focus on keeping a list of activities, jobs, and achievements for future reference.

Tracking Activities

Additional Resources

Career Journey Maps

C3's Career Journey Maps (CJMs) are guides to help zoom in on a particular career area and learn a ton! Available in English and Spanish.

Career Journey Maps
Apprenticeship Journey Maps

Explore the path from skill or interest to a career through hands-on training. Available in English and Spanish.

Apprenticeship Journey Maps
CCR Toolkit

This CCR toolkit will support any career and college readiness (CCR) curriculum with Oregon-focused resources and will support the development of the Senate Bill 3 curriculum.

CCR Tool Kit