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.

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 some of the challenges she faces in her career.

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom talks about getting on with things that you may not want to do.

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom talks about an example of getting rewards at work.

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom talks about her education.

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom talks about her favourite subjects in school.

In this video clip from Career Girls veterinarian Marcia Backstrom talks about her goals for the future.

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

NBA Warriors Game Operations Manager Alicia Smith offers advice to girls