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Which subject	Business
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Career Preparedness
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Lesson Introduction: Career Preparedness

Welcome to the Future!

Setting the Stage

Imagine waking up in a world where your dream career is just one decision away. You grab your favorite breakfast, put on your favorite outfit, and head out knowing that today is the day you'll take a significant step toward your future. Now, let’s draw back to reality for a moment. You’re not just any student; you’re a savvy, ambitious 9th grader ready to conquer the business world!

Icebreaker Activity: "Catch Your Dream"

To kick off today’s lesson on Career Preparedness, we're going to embark on a fun and engaging icebreaker activity called "Catch Your Dream."

Instructions:

1. Gather Around: Form small groups of 4-5 students. Each group represents a startup company.

2. Dream Job Brainstorm: Within your group, take 5 minutes to brainstorm and discuss:

   • What are your dream jobs?
   • What skills do you think you would need?
   • Who are the role models or entrepreneurs that inspire you?

3. Create Your Pitch: Once you’ve got your ideas flowing, create a 30-second pitch to “sell” your dream job to the other groups.

4. Pitch Time: Each group will then share their dream job and skills with the class.

Objective of the Activity

• Engagement: This activity will get you thinking critically about what you want to do in the future and the skills you need to develop.

• Collaboration: You’ll learn to communicate effectively with your peers, fostering collaboration and creative thinking.

• Connection: By discussing your aspirations, you will connect your interests with the realities of the workplace.

Transition to the Lesson

As we wrap up the pitches, let’s reflect on a few key questions:

• What common skills emerged from your discussions?
• How do these skills align with various careers in business?

With these thoughts in mind, we’re ready to dive deeper into today’s lesson on Career Preparedness and explore the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to thrive in your future career!

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Let’s get started on shaping your future!