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Connections to Community (CC)

Rolls of aluminum

Chemistry in the Aluminum Industry

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Learn about the role of chemistry in the aluminum industry.

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VR Career Exploration

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Students will learn about virtual reality technology and explore careers using this technology.

Engineers and architect looking at blueprints

Careers in Building and Design

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Students explore careers that involve designing and building structures and devices.

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Exploring Careers in STEM Grade 7

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Students will expand their knowledge of STEM career types related to a topic they are studying in science.

Electrical engineers at work

Engineering a Future Career

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Students explore the different branches of engineering and discover the similarities and differences between them.

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Attributes and Skills of Innovators

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Students explore the attributes and skills that can make someone a successful innovator.

Ethical hacker

Careers of the Future

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Students will learn about potential careers of the future and create their own job description.

Rock climbers

How Can I Take Responsible Risks?

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Students share examples of responsible risk-taking and reflect on how they can take risks.

Diver with branches

Taking Risks in Your Career

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Students learn about different ways that people take risks in their careers.

Construction worker with house plan

Careers with Form and Function

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Students explore careers that involve the concepts of form and function.

Recycled bottle bird feeder

Innovating with Form and Function

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Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.

Career sector representatives

Exploring Career Sectors and Skills

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Students will explore STEM career sectors and the skills required for a variety of STEM careers.

Stethoscope on globe

STEAM Jobs Around the World

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Students will develop critical thinking skills as they investigate STEAM careers locally and internationally.

Lacey Rose

Find a Career You Love

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Students complete a matching activity to explore how interests and education relate to careers.

Duckling testing the water

Testing the Waters

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Students learn about how to gain experience and be exposed to, or “test the waters,” of careers that align with their personal occupational goals.