Skilled Trades Career Exploration Bundle

Introduce students to a wide range of hands-on, high-demand careers with the Skilled Trades Career Exploration Bundle.

Students explore 10 skilled trades and technical careers through concise informational readings, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and career reflection activities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Identify the key duties of 10 skilled trades careers

Compare career pathways across construction, manufacturing, automotive, electrical, and building systems

Recognize common training routes, apprenticeships, certifications, and workplace settings

Explain how technology, tools, safety, and problem-solving are used across the trades

Apply career-specific vocabulary

Evaluate which careers best match their interests, strengths, and future goals

Careers Included

Electrician

Welder

HVAC Technician

Plumber / Pipefitter

Diesel Service Technician

Industrial Machinery Mechanic / Millwright

Machinist / CNC Machinist

Electrical Power-Line Installer / Repairer

Construction Manager

Automotive Service Technician

Included

10 student career lessons

Informational readings

Vocabulary

Comprehension questions

Career reflection prompts

Digital response boxes

Google Classroom-compatible files

Ideal for CTE, career exploration, workforce readiness, skilled trades, STEM, homeschool, advisory, or substitute plans.

Designed for grades 6–9 and approximately 25–40 minutes per lesson.