Learning About Careers - We Are Teachers

Learning About Careers

Guiding Students to a Future of Possibilities

Take Your Class on a Free Virtual Field Trip

Explore careers and technology of the future with 7 Amazon Future Engineer interactive tours.

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Discover how music comes to life

Discover how computer science and people bring sports to millions of fans

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What is “the cloud” anyway?

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How does Amazon deliver packages at lightning speed?

Amazon pharmacy healthcare tour virtual field trip

Explore cutting-edge technology that’s transforming healthcare

Amazon data center virtual field trip

Learn where all of our data is stored and kept secure

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Discover innovative experiments taking place in space

Exploring Different Careers

Get your students excited about their futures!

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15 Exciting Careers for Students Who Love Math

Get your students excited about their futures!

Six fun and different science careers for students to learn about.

22 Science Careers To Share With Your Students

These jobs will get your students excited about a career in science!

Art careers, including forensic sketch artist drawing a face and a photojournalist taking photos in a city.

21 Exciting Art Careers for Creative Students

Paint a picture of their future career opportunities.

Resources From Our Partners

See careers in a whole new way with these resources that give an insider’s look.

Grades: High School

What Is a Career Academy?

A great way to promote student success AND teacher retention.

Sponsored by National Career Academy Coalition

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Free Career Pathway Posters

Get fun and engaging one-pagers that make exploring careers easy for your students.

Guide to Becoming a Teacher (How to Become a Teacher)

How to Become a Teacher (Free Student Guide and Poster)

From choosing a school to landing a job.

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How To Become a Software Developer (Free Student Guide and Poster)

Turn a love for computers into a secure career path.

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How To Become an Electrician (Free Student Guide and Poster)

A terrific way to amp up future career possibilities!

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Free Career Exploration Lesson Plans and Handouts

Encourage students to consider their future goals.

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Career Planning and Readiness

These resources are packed with expert advice and actionable ideas for students.

What Is Career Planning for High School Students?

What Is Career Planning for High School Students?

It’s so much more than “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)? #buzzwordsexplained

Grades: Grades 6-12

What Is Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Schools?

Equip students with practical skills for their future careers.

Grades: High School

What Is a Career Academy?

A great way to promote student success AND teacher retention.

Sponsored by National Career Academy Coalition

Collage of career day ideas, including career centers and hands-on demos

55 Career Day Ideas, Tips, and Activities for All Ages

Encourage kids to consider a wide variety of careers for the future.

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Grades: Middle School

How This Middle School Reinvigorated Career Day for the 2024 Student

Show students there are so many careers to choose from other than “influencer.”

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35 Awesome Career-Readiness Activities That Teach Soft Skills

Set kids up to succeed in the workplace.