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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
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

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down

