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Microlesson Series

Work Ethic Soft Skills Series

Work Ethic Soft Skills Series is a set of 5–15-minute modules designed to educate students on the importance of work ethic. Through the use of videos and competency-building activities, students develop an understanding of the traits associated with a strong and weak work ethic, as well as tips for improvement.

Why It Matters

Upon completion of these materials, students will understand what it means to display a strong work ethic and why employers prioritize candidates with a strong work ethic.

Developing Your Work Ethic

Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned tips for improving work ethic, considered past experiences with this trait, and developed a plan to improve it.

Essential Traits for a Strong Work Ethic

Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the behaviors that people with a good work ethic demonstrate and considered how they can impact work opportunities.

MyCareerCorner 15

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.

Preparing for the Workforce While in School with Tracy Beam

Upon completion of these materials, students will have determined several different ways to prepare for the workforce during their time in school.

Developing a Professional Mindset with Eunice Elliott

Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned some of the different elements of beginning a new career and thought critically about how to grow their own professional mindset.

Adapting to Unexpected Changes with Shelby Pennix

Upon completion of these materials, students will have reflected on an unexpected change or challenge that they’ve faced in their own life and how adversity can help them grow as professionals.

Essential Skills for a New Hire with Michelle Krause

Upon completion of these materials, students will have considered the importance of soft skills and hard skills in the hiring process and made a plan to strengthen a soft skill of their choice.

Advice for Enlisting in the Marine Corps with Kyle Marks

Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned what makes a strong recruit for the Marines and the best way to prepare for enlistment in the Marine Corps.

Running Your Own Business with Shelby Pennix

Upon completion of these materials, students will have explored the pros and cons of working for oneself and reflected on whether owning their own business is a path they’d like to consider further.

Building Careers with Strong Work Ethic with Dante Snodgrass

Upon completion of these materials, students will have considered the value of evolving within the career they chose and explained the importance of a strong work ethic for professional development.

The Value of Extracurriculars with Shelby Pennix

Upon completion of these materials, students will have explored the kinds of skills and experiences they can gain from extracurricular activities and determined their value in the professional workforce.

Soft Skills from Team Sports with Scott Beyer

Upon completion of these materials, students will have explored some of the soft skills that can be gained by participating in team activities and determined how those skills can impact their careers.

Building Career Skills in School with Elyse Hart Pelfrey

Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored how their extracurricular activities and academic choices can help build valuable skills for their future careers.

Setting Yourself Up for Career Success with Elyse Hart Pelfrey

Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will understand the importance of building trust in the workplace and why critically evaluating career advice is so important.

Learning from Failures and Mentors with Jerry Windle

Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have determined the value of experiencing failure and working with mentors to develop professional skills.

Becoming a Successful Athlete with Jon Gilbert

Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored how to work toward success as an athlete and reflected on how traits learned through athletics can translate into the workforce.

Managing Construction Projects with Michael Parks

Upon completion of this activity, students will have explored what a construction managing director is responsible for and considered how the soft skills they use could be valuable for their own careers.

How to Stand Out in Construction with Ryan McCord

Upon completion of this activity, students will have learned ways to stand out in the construction industry and why qualities like work ethic and lifelong learning are so important.