Educators

Bridges' new Educator's Resources and materials are designed for Bridges Teachers, High School Counselors, and Career Advisors, and are divided into two strands: College & Career Readiness and Employment Strategies. Both strands are comprised of unit topics that provide activities for your classroom, including orientation lessons to the Bridges Academy and supplemental instructional resources. There are also resources for student-counseling/advising and strategies to sharpen students’ employability skills. Lessons are designed for grades 9-12 and include an activity with related materials — such as group activity worksheets, discussion guides, extension activities, assessment tools, links to videos and supplemental resources.

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College and Career Readiness

Download these ready-to-use educational resources. Send your suggestions for new topics to Betsy or Judy.

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UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES*	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
What is Bridges?	What is Bridges? Academy Info Sheet Academy Fact Sheet Scavenger Hunt	Bridges Student Video	What is Bridges (Kahoot)	Resources for Students Academy Basics Career Academies Business Post-Secondary	Bridges Quiz What is Worksheet Group Work Evaluation Academy Fact Sheet Scavenger Hunt 50 Lesson Closures
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Communication Skills	Non-Verbal Active Listening Assertive/Aggressive/Passive	Non-Verbal Communication Video Clips	Developing a Positive Attitude Life (Communication) Skills Communication Skills Positive Attitude	Assertiveness Inventory Comm Scenarios Back-to-back Activity	Active Listening Questions Group Work Evaluation Types of Non-Verbal Comm 10-point Writing Rubric 3 Types of Comm Responses Scenario Worksheet 50 Lesson Closures
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Goal Setting	Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivators SMART Goals Reasons Goals Fail or Succeed	20 Quick Tips Student Success SMART Goals Quick Review	Smart Goal Setting Life Skills: Self Image/Goal Setting Decision Making/Goal Setting Time Management Goal Setting	Setting Goals Twenty Time Savers	Motivation Acrostic Poem Goal Setting Worksheets 10-point Writing Rubric 50 Lesson Closures
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Leadership Skills	Solitude & Leadership Jigsaw Discussion Qualities that Make Good Leaders Self-Confidence & Self-Awareness Coat of Arms	Leadership & Effective Collaboration	Leadership & Team Building Teamwork & Leadership Teen Leadership Leadership	Solitude & Leadership Essay Leadership Qualities Personal Coat of Arms Worksheet	Jigsaw Worksheet 10-point Writing Rubric Self-Confidence and Self-Awareness Inventory/Coat of Arms Worksheet 50 Lesson Closures Personal Coat of Arms Worksheets
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Problem-Solving Skills	The Decision-Making Process Conflict Resolution Process Thinking Critically to Problem Solve	6 Steps to Conflict Resolution	Problem Solving Problem Solving Skills Workplace Skills Critical Thinking Skills	Problem-Solving Scenarios Decision-Making Activity 1 Decision-Making Activity 2 Decision-Making Scenarios Succeed in College: Common Problems	Problem-Solving Scenarios and Decision-Making Process Worksheet Group Work Evaluation 6 Steps to Resolution Process & Conflict Resolution Worksheet Discussion Rubric Problem-Solving Worksheet 50 Lesson Closures
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Stress Management Skills	Recognizing Signs of Stress Coping Solutions for Stress Stress Collage	Videos on Stress	Stress & Stress Management Stress!! Wellness & Stress Management Managing Stress Stress & Stress Management II	USDA Stress Management Tips Love to Know, Stress Mgmt Lesson Plans	Signs of Stress Worksheet 5-point Writing Rubric Group Work Evaluation Example Scenarios & Coping Solutions Worksheet
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Team Building Skills	Belbin's Team Roles Marshmallows & Toothpick Towers Picture Pieces Activity	Tagging Bear Good Teamwork vs. Bad Teamwork	Team Building Team Building II Teamwork & Leadership Building Healthy Relationships	Belbin's Team Roles Belbins's Team Role Circle Worksheets MSU Marshmellow Activity Picture Pieces Activity Pixabay Illustrations	Belbin's 9 Team Roles Bear Tagging Discussion Questions Group Work Evaluation Marshmellow/Toothpick Worksheet Picture Pieces Discussion Activity Team Building Exit Slip Discussion Rubric
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Time Management Skills	Planning & Organizing Time Procrastination Reasons & Remedies Time Wasters & Time Savers Role Play	20 Quick Tips for Time Management Student Success: Time Management SMART Goals Quick Review	Time Management Terms Time Management Time Management II Time Management III	Setting Goals Twenty Time Savers 10 Top Time Management Tips	Categories of Time Management and Weekly Schedule Procrastination Chart Example & Blank Worksheet Time Wasters & Time Savers Lists
UNIT TOPIC	LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS	GAMES	LINKS TO RESOURCES	SUPPORTING MATERIALS
General Resources			Money Management Idioms of the World College! Career Quiz	Pixabay Illustrations Teaching Soft Skills 20 Great math websites 50 Fantastic Resources for Teachers	50 Lesson Closures Writing Guidelines/Rubric Group Work Evaluation Discussion Rubric

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Employment Strategies

Download these ready-to-use educational resources. Send your suggestions for new topics to Betsy or Judy.

UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Self-Assessments & Self-Awareness	Career Assessment Guide Career Assessment Tools Career Assessments 9 Awesome Classroom Activities that Teach Job Readiness Skills Social Media	8 Habits of Highly Successful Students This is Why You Don’t Succeed Why Self-Assessment is Critical to Your Career How to Choose a Career Based on Interest How to Find Your Passion 3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence When to Use a Self-Assessment with Your Job	Self-Assessments Identifying Your Skills Skills Assessment Career Cluster Survey MN Career Interest Assessment Career Matching Ready to Plan Your Education?
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Researching a Career	Career Exploration When I Grow Up: Career Lessons Checklist of Job Seeking Activities	Bridges Career Videos How to Setup an Informational Interview Researching the Job Market	Bridges Finding Your First Job Bridges Business Tours Bridges Career Exploration Day Bridges Speaker’s Bureau Bridges Career Resource Guide Learn About Careers What Careers are in Demand? Build Your Career Knowledge with a Thoughtful Plan Attend a Career Fair Job Outlook Career Planning Career Planning Game Plan The Path of Independence Match Jobs to Experience Occupations in Demand Graduate Employment Outcomes Research Minnesota Careers & Industries Career & Education Explorer MN State Career Education MN Department of Education: High School Options
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Resumes	Resumes When I Grow Up: Career Lessons Resumes for HS Students What is a Resume? Developing Content for Your Resume Defining Audience & Purpose Using Resume Builder Peer Review	5 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid How to Write a Resume TED Talk: Why the Best Hire Might Not Have the Perfect Resume MN DEED: Resumes (online-learning modules) Introduction to Resumes About Resumes Resume Content Resume Writing Using Your Resume Closing	Resume worksheets & printouts for resume lesson resume plans Resume Information Resume Guide Resume Info to Include A Well-Prepared Resume Resume Rubric
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Cover Letters	Writing Cover Letters Part 1 Writing Cover Letters Part 2 Writing Cover Letters Part 3 When I Grow Up: Career Lessons	How to Write a Cover Letter Writing a Cover Letter	Cover Letter Information Writing Cover Letters, Thank You Notes, and Emails Highlighting Your Unique Qualities
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Job Applications	Job Application When I Grow Up: Career Lessons Filling Out a Job Application Completing a Job Application	Tips for Filling Out a Job Application Filling Out a Job Application How to Complete a Job Application	Guidelines for Applications Polish Your Job Application Ready to Apply for a Job?
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Job Hunt Preparation	Job Hunting 9 Awesome Classroom Activities that Teach Job Readiness Skills Jobs & Occupations Professionalism	Bridges Career Videos TED Talk: What will Future Jobs Look Like? Shift Happens Did You Know? Tips for Job Searching Success MN DEED: Introduction to Job Search (online-learning modules) Introduction Job Search Today Recently Unemployed Getting Started Knowledge is Power Skill Identification	Understanding Career Pathways Choosing a Career Research Local Businesses Bridges Career Depot Getting Organized Looking for your First Job? Getting Your Documents Ready to Apply for Jobs Researching Employers Making Contact with Employers Where to Find Jobs How Employers Operate Job Hunting Online Tips for Internet Job Searches Social Media Services Search & Apply How to Search for a Job MN Job Vacancies
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Job Interviewing	Interviewing Skills Get a Job: Mock Interviews Preparing for A Successful Job Interview Interviewing When I Grow Up: Career Lessons The Job Interview Worksheets	MN DEED: Interviewing (online-learning modules) Introduction Interview Preparation Types of Interviews Interview Questions Advanced Strategies Closing How to Answer: “Tell me About Yourself” How to Ace a Job Interview 30 Seconds to Impress Video Library of Job Interview Tips	Practice Interviewing (Interviewstream) Interview Preparation Types of Interviews Communicate Your Best Image Key Interview Questions The Toughest Questions Illegal & Legal Questions Reasons You Didn’t Get Hired Post Interview Steps Salary Negotiation Steps to An Excellent Job Interview Interview & Negotiate How Employers Hire
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
Networking & References	Bridges Speed Networking Teaching Networking Skills Networking When I Grow Up: Career Lessons Networking as Part of the Job Search Teaching Teamwork & Networking Dept of Labor: Networking Skills Dept of Labor: Social Networking	Networking to Find a Job…Really? The Elevator Speech Teacher with Incredible Handshakes with Each Student MN DEED: Networking (online-learning modules) Introduction Benefits of Networking Networking Strategies Promoting Yourself Networking Tools Closing	Build Your Network Taking Your Networking Online Gathering Supportive Documents Networking & Job Clubs Work Samples & Portfolios Personal Websites Showcase Your Work Choose Your References Wisely
UNIT TOPIC	OPEN ED RESOURCES (OER)/LESSON PLANS	VIDEOS/ONLINE LEARNING	LINKS TO RESOURCES
General Resources	When I Grow Up: Career Lessons 9 Awesome Classroom Activities that Teach Job Readiness Skills Teaching Employment Soft Skills		People with Disabilities Case Studies Workforce Centers Near You Employment for At-Risk Youth Writing Cover Letters, Thanks You Notes, Emails, and Letters When You Get the Job How to Succeed on the Job Career & Education Explorer Occupations in Demand Graduate Employment Outcomes Got the Job, Now What? Know Your Rights as a Worker Barriers to Employment

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For more information, contact your Bridges Career Academies Coordinator (map of region):

Northern Region: Judy Richer, (218) 760-7838
Southern Region: Betsy Picciano, (320) 260-1827

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