Workforce Readiness

What is it all about?

In these changing times, youth must prepare for careers and jobs that don’t currently exist. Young people will need well-rounded skills to apply to any career and a willingness to learn about and try exciting new careers. This project will help equip youth with the soft skills to apply and interview for their first job during and after high school.

Grow in Your Project

Beginner

Learn about teamwork, decision-making, and time management skills
Identify your Spark, or what activity makes you happy and excited to learn
Find and join a group or club that’s interested in the same Spark you are

Intermediate

Explore careers and entrepreneurship options through job shadowing, research, and/or interviews
Begin to connect experiences, personal interests, skills, values, and personality to career options and college majors
Learn advantages and disadvantages of becoming an entrepreneur

Advanced

Prepare the materials you need to apply for your first job and/or college
Take a course at a technical school, pre-college program, or other site to see how you like a career path you’re considering
Explore internships, apprenticeships, or volunteer opportunities in the career path you’re considering

Member Resources

Build Your Future Youth Notebook
1 level (grades 9-12)

You’re Hired! Curriculum
1 level (grades 9-12)

Here, There, Ag Careers Are Everywhere curriculum cover

Here, There, Ag Careers Are Everywhere! Curriculum
1 level (grades 9-12)

Project Leader Resources

Build Your Future Facilitator Guide
1 level (grades 9-12)

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