Lesson Plan

AI in Career Pathways Overview

Students will learn how AI influences career planning, critically evaluate AI career guidance tools, and reflect on responsible AI use in their own decision-making.

This lesson helps students become discerning users of AI-powered career tools, preparing them to navigate digital career resources responsibly and make informed life choices.

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Prepare and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to AI in Careers

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring AI Career Tools

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Worksheet Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Sharing Insights

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

AI Tools for Job Exploration

Welcome everyone! Today we’ll explore AI-powered career tools that can help you discover job matches, understand in-demand skills, and plan your career path. Use this deck to guide our discussion and hands-on activities.

Learning Objectives

Walk through today’s objectives so students know what to expect. Invite quick questions before moving on.

What Are AI Career Tools?

Define AI career tools in simple terms. Emphasize that these tools ingest user inputs (interests, skills) and external data (job postings, labor statistics) to generate suggestions.

Tool Demo: ChatGPT for Career Advice

Demonstrate ChatGPT as an AI advisor. Show a prompt structure: career interests, strengths, preferred work style. Then reveal sample response. Encourage students to note how the tool justifies its suggestions.

Tool Demo: LinkedIn Career Explorer

Show LinkedIn Career Explorer screenshot or features list. Highlight how it maps skills to job postings and shows demand trends.

Pros & Cons of AI Career Tools

Facilitate a brief discussion on the pros and cons before moving into the paired activity.

Pair Activity Instructions

Introduce the hands-on phase. Remind students to document both benefits and limitations as they explore.

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Can AI Make Career Choices?

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