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Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Developing Communication Skills (2:43 sec) Want to crush that next presentation? Learn practical strategies and tips for improving communication skills, including to make speaking in front of people way less scary! How can you make people listen to what you have to say? Why is it important to listen when others are telling you something? Role models in this video share tips and techniques for building communication skills — including for those times you need to get up and speak in front of people, whether that’s a class presentation, with your family, or in another time in your life. Use the resources here to sharpen your communication skills! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: What’s the best way to avoid being nervous when you give a presentation? Take this quick quiz to see what you know about six keys to communication. Then check the Answer Key to see how you did. Plus, try “painting a picture” of a favorite place! Independent Learning Guide: How can you convince someone to agree with you? Why is it important to think before you speak? Watch the “Communication” video, then use this guide to learn more about strengthening your own communication skills. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion that can help students understand the importance of developing good communication skills—in school and beyond. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Filmmaking Careers (2:02 sec) Do you love telling stories? Is writing scripts or creating film your dream? Maybe you’re not sure yet and you want to gather more information. Find out what it’s like to have a career in filmmaking from the role models in this video who work as directors, producers, and more. Sharing our ideas and stories with others is powerful, and the film industry offers you the opportunity to do so every day. If you’re someone who likes being creative, working on teams, and using your imagination, a career in film might be for you. This video takes a closer look at some of the best parts of having a career in filmmaking. The resources here can help you discover what it really means to have a career in filmmaking and what types of jobs are available. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Explore careers in filmmaking by learning the job descriptions for common film careers. Match the description to the career. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Filmmaking Careers” video, then think about which film careers are most interesting to you and the steps you can start taking today to prepare for your future. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion about careers in filmmaking. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Why Consider AI Careers (3:29 sec) What do you think of when you hear artificial intelligence? Computers? Robots? There’s a lot more to it than that! We already use artificial intelligence every day. And it’s becoming more and more common in all different areas of our lives from school, to advertising, to how we understand current events. The role models in this video will tell you about one of the most dynamic and interesting fields around. You might even be surprised by how much artificial intelligence you already use! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: This activity lets you practice creating secret messages using a computer code known as binary. Learn about how computers send and receive information while creating codes of your own! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Why Consider AI Careers” video, then use this guide to think about the importance and benefits of artificial intelligence. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to further explore the technology and ideas involved in artificial intelligence. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Why Extracurricular Activities (2:22 sec) What’s the best way to build skills for college and a career and have fun at the same time? Find out from the role models in this video how participating in extracurriculars like sports and music can do all that. Why are colleges and employers so impressed with students who participate in extracurricular activities? Participating in activities outside of the regular school day, such as sports, debate club, and volunteer work, can help you develop important teamwork skills. These activities can also help you build confidence and learn how to stick with something, even when it means working through challenges. The role models in this video can tell you even more about the value of extracurricular activities, especially when you’re thinking about college and a career. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: What extracurriculars might be just right for you? Use this graphic organizer to take a look at activities you can try. Independent Learning Guide: From giving back to your school to discovering talents you didn’t know you had, there are so many benefits to extracurriculars. This guide helps you think about your own reasons for participating in these activities. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to engage students in a discussion about extracurriculars that are available to them, and to learn more from one another about those activities. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Work Experience (3:09 sec) You don’t have to wait until you graduate from college to start planning for a career. The role models in this video share tips for finding work, advice that will work just as well when you’re older! Work experience — even as a volunteer or unpaid intern — is not just a great way to explore different careers. It helps you develop skills that will help you in a future career. The role models in this video share tips on finding a job — including how to let people know you’re looking and how to convince someone that you’re perfect for the job! Use the resources here to learn more about what work experience is all about. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: This activity lets you see what responsibilities come with different careers. Whether you like to help people get along or enjoy managing money, you might find one that’s a match for you! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Experience” video, then use this guide to learn important skills that will help you when you’re ready to get a job. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to further explore different ways girls can gain work experience, such as with internships. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Visual Arts Careers (1:38 sec) An art curator, a photographer, producer, and film director share why they are passionate about using images to tell a story. “There is something incredible to me about that moment when I look at a photograph and connect with it.” That’s how a photography curator role model explains why she loves her career in visual arts. An assistant director role model is passionate about her job behind the camera because that’s where a lot of the creative control is when making a film. Use the resources here to learn more about why a career in the visual arts might be for you! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Discover the visual artist in you with an activity that lets you use pictures to tell stories. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the video, then use this guide to learn more from a photographer, producer, and other real-life role models about opportunities for girls who are interested in the visual arts. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a lively discussion about reasons to pursue a career in the visual arts, including so that more women’s voices are heard. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Choosing Friends (1:19 sec) What does friendship mean to you? Role models in this video share what true friendships are—where to look for them and how to know it when you find them. You know that school is important. But did you know that your friendships can actually make a big difference in your life, including with your success in school? When it comes to friends, it can be hard to know how to choose them. The role models in this video are here to help. They also offer helpful advice for handling the problems that come up even with the best of friends, including knowing how to say “no” if something doesn’t feel right. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Is a friend someone you can trust? Should a friend always agree with you? Do friends need to like the same things? This activity lets you decide what is important in the friends you choose! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Friends" video, then use this guide to find information you can use in your own life when you choose friends. Plus, have fun trying out things to say when a friend asks you to do something that is "not so cool." This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion that reinforces tips for choosing friends. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Become a Leader (1:56 sec) What are some ways you make a difference at home, in your school, or in your community? Leaders are people who make a difference. Learn more about the leader in you with this video! You probably hear the word leadership all the time. What does it really mean to be good leader? Does it mean you have to be the boss of people? What does listening have to do with leadership? And why is having the confidence to speak up just as important? Get the answers to these and other questions about leadership from the role models in this video, and pick up some tips on how to be a leader in your own life. The resources here can help you learn even more about developing your leadership skills. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Make a mini-poster that will remind you every day of your own leadership potential! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Leadership" video, then use this guide to take the next step in discovering the leader in you! This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to launch a thought-provoking discussion that engages students in relating the concept of leadership to their own lives. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Mentors (1:34 sec) We’re not born with instructions on how to do what we want. That’s where mentors come in. Find out who mentors are and how they can help you achieve your dreams! What are some things you'd like to accomplish today? How about in one week, a month, or more? Chances are, you have both short-term and long-term goals. Do you want to get up a half-hour earlier tomorrow to start your day with a healthy breakfast? Have you set a study schedule so you can crush that next exam? Are you planning ahead for college and a career? Whatever your goals, a mentor can help you aim high, stay on track, and get there. The role models in this video share how mentors have made a difference in their lives — and how you can find one, too! Use the resources here to learn more about mentors and how they can guide you in getting where you want to go! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: The mini-planner on this page can help you stay on track to reach three goals for the week (and develop strategies to go after even bigger goals!). Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Importance of Mentors" video, then use this guide to discover what a mentor can mean to you. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a meaningful discussion about how mentors can help students grow and succeed. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Career Exploration 101 (2:24 sec) Would you like to get paid to do something you love? Watch this video to see what women working in 30+ exciting careers love about what they do. You’ll be inspired to work hard and dream big about your future career, too! Do you dream of being a dancer, a designer, or a film director? How about a scientist, a social media director, or a sports anchor? Have you thought about being a judge or a journalist? A search engine analyst or an advertising director? In this video, you'll meet women who work in all of these fields and more and learn why they love what they do. While you're watching, keep this in mind: It’s not too early to begin thinking about what you like to do and careers that might be a good match. The resources here can help you learn even more about careers that just might turn out to be your dream job! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Test your career knowledge! What do you know about being a pediatrician, a TV producer, or an aquatics director? Match careers with descriptions to learn more about careers that let you be creative, keep people safe, study new things, start a business, solve problems, even help people make their dreams come true! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Explore" video, then use this guide to connect careers you learn about to your own interests. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a lively discussion about the rewards of wide-ranging careers. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Technology Careers (1:32 sec) How did you use technology today? If you used a phone, a refrigerator, or a car, bus or train, you were seeing technology at work. Technology is part of our everyday lives. It’s also why you can be looking at this video right now about careers in tech! Watch this video to find out how you can be part of the brand new things that will become part of your world. Can you see yourself getting paid to solve puzzles and problems? A career in technology might be for you! Technology is all about solving puzzles and problems. A career in technology can open doors to just about anything you can imagine. Computer programming is one option. But technology skills help solve problems in almost every field out there! Use the resources here to see what you already know about tech and discover something new. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: How much do you know about what it takes to get into a career in tech? Answer five quick questions to find out, and boost your knowledge at the same time. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Technology" video, then use this guide to find out more about what preparing for a career in tech can do for you. Plus, put your problem-solving skills to work by coming up with an idea for an app that can improve people's lives! This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to engage girls in a valuable discussion that can spark interest in computing and technology and help them understand the many opportunities in tech careers. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom recalls a funny patient story.

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom describes a typical day.

This clip is part the Career Girls ongoing series of career guidance/inspiration videos

This clip is part the Career Girls ongoing series of career guidance/inspiration videos

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom gives advice.

This clip is part the Career Girls ongoing series of career guidance/inspiration videos

This clip is part the Career Girls ongoing series of career guidance/inspiration videos

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom talks about caring for a pet.