Lawrence E. Jones Middle School

Math Apprentice is a site that connects math to real world careers by allowing students to be apprentices at various companies, applying their math skills to real world challenges. It introduces students to more advanced mathematical ideas as they read about additional math concepts used in each showcased career. » read more...

Helping students see the connections between school and their future Life/Work roles can be a challenge. The Real Game, for grades 7 and 8, has the tools to help. The game's highly-interactive exercises are designed to identify connections between school subjects and work roles. Your students will have fun as they learn about adult life roles in the context of their own career and educational planning. » read more...

In 2006, the California Department of Education released the Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards (PDF; 2MB; 441pp.) for grades seven through twelve to guide educators in developing career connections for students » read more...

It is never too early to introduce school-age kids to choices they may consider in their future careers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Web site for kids—Exploring Career Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics—provides introductory career information for students in grades four through eight. » read more...