My First Resume

Topic: Work Experience

Empowerment Lesson Video: Importance of Work Experience

Supplies:

Video Discussion:

Tell students they will be viewing the video Importance of Work Experience. Explain that the video presents role models talking about the benefits of early work-related experiences. Tell students that, as they view the video, they should listen for reasons the role models believe students should consider early work-related experiences.

Activity Instructions:

Give a resume handout to each student. The students will fill out the handout to create their first resume detailing their goals, interests, experiences and education.