Uncover the Truth About CTE

Identify and learn about common biases and myths surrounding Career and Technical Education.

Build Transferable Skills

Build a deeper understanding of how CTE develops essential life and career abilities.

Collaborate and Learn

Join a collaborative space for learning, networking, and exchanging best practices around career readiness with like-minded individuals.

About the Course

The Career Learning, Exploration, and Readiness Community of Practice (CLEAR CoP) supports middle school educators in understanding the value of career readiness opportunities before high school. This sixsession virtual series brings together key middle school influencers to explore the importance of transferable skills, early exposure to career pathways, and the impact of Career Technical Education (CTE) in expanding students’ future opportunities.

Curriculum Overview

5 Chapters · 39 Lessons

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    Session 1: Empathize - Starting Early: Understanding the Career Readiness Needs of Middle School Students

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      WELCOME to the CLEAR CoP!

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      💬 Discussion Post: Getting to Know You

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      Assignment: Connections Through Reflections

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      REVIEW: Why Middle School Is The New Starting Line for Career Exploration

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      REVIEW: Career Exploration in Middle School: Setting Students on the Path to Success

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      WATCH - Empathy Interview Example

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      Assignment: Empathy Interview

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      Important - End of Session 1 Impact Survey

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      Additional Opportunities & Resources

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    Session 2 - Define - CTE Misconceptions and Missed Opportunities: Reframing the Narrative

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      WATCH: CTE Mythbusting

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      ACTIVITY: Myths and Realities

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      Myth Busters Worksheet and Answer Key

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      EVALUATION: Session 2

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      Session 2 Recording - November 18, 2025

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      CoP Contact List

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      Optional: Additional Readings & Resources

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      OPPORTUNITY: WV ACTE Building Brilliance Virtual Professional Learning Series

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      OPPORTUNITY: CTE 101 for school counselors (ACTE - Xello)

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    Session 3 - Ideate - Embedding Career Readiness and Transferable Skills Across the Curriculum

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      READ: Three Shifts Educators Can Make to Move From Content-Driven to Skills-Driven Learning Experiences

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      READ: Building Transferable Skills Portfolios in School

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      WATCH & DISCUSS: Work Skills vs Soft Skills

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      ACTIVITY: Transferable Skills in your Classroom

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      ACTIVITY: Lesson Reflections

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      EVALUATION: Session 3

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      Additional Opportunities & Resources

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      WATCH: Session 3 Recording

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    Session 4 - Prototype - From Ideas to Action: Practical Career Readiness Tools

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      WATCH: Mark Perna - Competitive Advantage (Parts 1 and 2)

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      REFLECTION: Competitive Advantage

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      READ & DISCUSS: Career Readiness: What It Is and How Schools Can Prepare Students for the Future

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      REVIEW & REFLECT - Susan's Resume

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      EVALUATION: Session 4

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      WATCH: Session 4 Recording

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    Session 5 - Pilot and Learn: Gathering Feedback from Students, Families, and Colleagues

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      FINAL ASSIGNMENT - Building Pathway Connections

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      FINAL ASSIGNMENT - Submission

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      Additional Resources

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      WATCH: Session 5 Recording

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      Evaluation-Session 5

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      PLEASE RESPOND: Session 6-Focus Group Selection Form

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      REVIEW - STIPEND PAYMENT PROCESS

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