UB TechÕs 990-hour certificate program in Welding has brought this high school senior a Skills USA gold medal and a scholarship to USU. His secret? A genuine love for his craft. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

This student's commitment to avoiding student loan debt inspired her to consider getting to an IT certificate from Bridgerland Tech. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

MTechÕs Automated Manufacturing program helps a young man get a cool job, merge his creativity and love of science, and choose the Engineering specialty he intends to pursue after he completes his AssociateÕs at UVU. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

A newlywed finds satisfaction in advancing his skills as an Auto Tech with training that started at Southwest Tech. Job security is a plus. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

A single mom earns a Pharmacy Tech certificate at Dixie Tech, overcoming discouraging beliefs about women and education. She finds financial independence, satisfying work and a path to a brighter future for her family. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Through Tooele TechÕs Diesel Technician program, a young adult has a thriving career doing what he enjoys in a region he loves. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Going back to school was scary for this mom, but her success in Ogden-Weber TechÕs Business program has given her the confidence to enroll in WSU, and now she and her husband no longer live paycheck to paycheck thanks to her part-time job. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Starting with a CNA in high school, a Davis Tech and WSU graduate stacks credentials to win a residency in critical care at the U of U. The skyÕs the limit for this dedicated healthcare professional. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

Starting with a CNA in high school, a Davis Tech and WSU graduate stacks credentials to win a residency in critical care at the U of U. The skyÕs the limit for this dedicated healthcare professional. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

An experienced electrician shares how she got her start and why more women should consider apprenticing in trades. Produced as part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit uen.org/americangraduate.

This is a lesson plan designed for sixth grade students to create a podcast outlining highlighting a career in the audio/visual career cluster. By completing this project students are participating in a project that builds many skills in the audio/visual career cluster. The project is done using iPads with the Garage Band App. 

This is a project designed for the College and Career Awareness course in order to help students to participate in a simulated CTSO event.  It is based on the Technology Student Association (TSA) Middle School Competition called "Children's Stories."  In groups, they will be creating an illustrated book that teaches children about technology.  While this has been designed as a 3 day project, there is a lot of flexibility depending on schedules and if you want to give additional time outside of class for them to work on it or more time in class.

This Lesson Plan involves a College Exploration Research Project. Students should use Adobe Spark to create a WebPage with licensed (or cited) images concerning their college of choice. Students should use photos in this assignment as a way to further familiarize themselves with a college they are interested in attending to help determine of the college is a good fit for them.  Thumbnail Image Citation: Photo by Pixabay from Pexels

This lesson is to help students understand the importance of being a good digital citizen. There are resources attached for students to look through to help them with their assignment. We must all learn to be good digitial citizens. It is important in the digital age we live in, that students are explicitly instructed on what that looks like.  Pic: https://unsplash.com/@kimberlyfarmer

This lesson will teach students about using and citing sources in their digital presentations.  They will demonstrate their understanding by completing a project that requires finding images online, and giving credit for those sources that are used. Title Image: https://pixabay.com/vectors/laptop-girl-woman-people-computer-40935/ 

This lesson plan is designed to help teach middle school students how to be a good digital citizen.

This is a 5 day lesson plan that will introduce students to the variety of careers in the fashion, apparel and textile industries.  Students will be introduced to the pathway and degrees available to them in Utah.  Students will be able to participate in different aspects of the industry by designing and creating a textile project. 

In this filmmaker spotlight, we hear from a University of Utah film graduate, Katie Beacom, currently working as an Associate Producer, who shares her journey from student to professional.

This lesson plan focuses on the careers of Food Photography and Food Styling. It was written for the College and Career Awareness Course which explores a variety of careers in 8th grade. The lesson plan includes a video on Food Styling, a video on Food Photography Tips and Tricks, followed with the "Glass of Water Challenge" which combines both Food Styling and Food Photography.Strands and Standards for College & Career Awareness1.1  Students will assess their interests and aptitudes as they explore career options in the career clusters and pathways.1.3  Explore the current Utah career cluster and pathways associated with each cluster and analyze the overlapping content:  Arts/Audio/Visual Technology & Communication, Hopsitality & Tourism

This Genius Hour project will focus on student’s in special education and their IEP transition goals related to their career interests. Students will select one career of interest to them and conduct research, interview people in the field, job shadow, etc. to develop a presentation on their findings.