Upon completion of these materials, students will know about each branch of the military, the benefits of joining, and the enlistment process.
Access to MyCareerTech materials requires that a teacher login or register; students never log in.
Lesson materials include:
Help educate students about what jobs might align with their interests, skills, and values.
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
John Thigpen discusses attending college at the US Coast Guard Academy and the skills and experiences that he‘s adding to his resume while serving in the US Coast Guard.
Kyle Marks discusses the types of recruits that the US Marine Corps looks for. He also shares tips on how to be successful in boot camp, including strong work ethic, a tough mindset, and a "Don't Quit" attitude.
Kyle Marks shares his experience in joining the US Marine Corps and his decision to make it a 22 year career. He talks about patriotism, serving the country and the value of being a part of something bigger than yourself.
Michelle Krause gives advice to those undecided about what career path they’d like to pursue.
Kyle Marks discusses joining the Marine Corps, the challenges of Boot Camp and the specialized training Marines undergo.
Kyle Marks talks about experiencing the world when becoming a Marine, including the variety of deployments and missions, from training to peacekeeping to humanitarian aid and disaster relief.