Tips for Using Pathful's WBL Module

September 9th, 2024

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• Virtual Career Fair: Create and manage multiple sessions around a given theme or time frame.
• Career Guest Speaker: Have someone come talk to your students about their career, what they do in the day-to-day of their job, and how they got where they are today.
• Career Preparation: A professional will provide advice and guidance to help prepare students for a specific career Pathway. Students can ask questions to determine if this is a career pathway they want to pursue.
• Real-World Connection: Your answer to, “why are we learning this?” Have an industry expert talk about how they use a curriculum topic in their daily work. This type of session will likely consist of a presentation followed by Q&A.
• Professional Development: By scheduling professional development with industry pros educators can stay current with industry insights and learn innovative teaching strategies and practical applications that can be integrated into their classrooms.
• Project Evaluation and Mentoring: Invite one or more industry experts to observe a final presentation or consult on the development of a student project. Students will present their projects and receive feedback. We ask that you cluster students in groups of at least three.
• Mock Interviews: Practice makes perfect. Give students a real-life interview experience, where they can practice presenting themselves to land the job. Help them prepare for common interview questions and industry specific distinctions with someone in their desire field.
• Resume and Cover Letter Review: A strong resume and cover letter opens the door for an interview. Students receive resume and cover letter feedback from someone sitting in the role they want, or request a session with an HR rep who can help their resume stand out.
• Special Event: Whether it's a major event, a special visitor, or an upcoming field trip, Pathful can arrange sessions with industry professionals before or after the event to support your plans.

• Be as specific as possible. The more you include in your description, the better!
• Include questions your students have for the professional
• Share why your students are interested in this career or topic
• Attach any relevant materials that may help the professional
• Add in any details that make your class unique
• Request your session as far in advance as possible, and if you can, provide multiple date options

Before:

• Ensure that students have a chance to think critically and generate questions in advance
• Have students research the career or topic before the session
• Prepare “interview questions” to be used during the Q&A

During:

• Use a student activity such as our “Likes and Dislikes” Worksheet to drive engagement and keep students focused.
• Have your camera on, if possible. Help facilitate conversation, if necessary.

After:

• Use an “Exit Ticket” activity to help students reflect on what they’ve learned and generate follow-up questions.
• Extend the learning with class discussions. Create another session request to address any further questions or knowledge gaps.