Lesson Plan

Trades Unpacked

Students will explore high-demand skilled trades, understand the benefits and educational pathways, and reflect on their personal fit and next steps through interactive polls, multimedia presentations, collaborative planning, and written reflection.

This lesson broadens students’ post-secondary perspectives beyond college, highlights viable career paths, and equips them to make informed decisions about trade school options.

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Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-up: My Dream Job Poll

5 minutes

Step 2

Presentation: Skilled Trades 101

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Build-a-Trade Challenge

20 minutes

Step 4

Cool-down: Exit Reflection

5 minutes

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Skilled Trades 101

What Are Skilled Trades?

Top 5 In-Demand Trades

Pathways to Enter the Trades

Apprenticeships Explained

Salary & Job Outlook

Benefits of Trade School

Real-Life Success Stories

Discussion & Q&A

Next Steps

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Have You Considered Trade School?

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