Career Life Connections

Career Life Connections 12 is for 2026 and 2027 graduates only.  It provides students with the knowledge and tools to begin crafting their life today and for the years ahead. This course helps students to explore a range of life pathways, focus on their own health and wellness, and understand the importance of mentors and networking. In the second half of the course, students will transition to planning and preparing their graduation Capstone project which will be presented at the end of the course. 

In addition, students must demonstrate completion of 30 hours of Career Exploration in one or more of the following areas:

• Volunteerism

• Employment

• Fieldwork Projects

• Service Learning

• Entrepreneurship

• Youth Work in Trades/Work Experience 12

• Project of Deep Interest

The Capstone is a rigorous learning opportunity designed so that students can share successes both in and out of school, including their reflections on Core Competency development, their contributions and aspirations, and possibly their plans for post-graduation. The Capstone is a requirement for graduation. It includes these three components:

1. Self assessment and critical analysis

2. Design, assembly and sharing of Capstone

3. Showcase and celebration

Designed for students who have completed the coursework portion of Career Life Connections (CLC-A) at another school, Career-Life Connections 12B provides students with the knowledge, skills and processes to complete their Capstone project. The Capstone is a rigorous learning opportunity designed so that students can share successes both in and out of school, including their reflections on Core Competency development, their contributions and aspirations, and possibly their plans for post-graduation. The Capstone is a requirement for graduation. It includes these three components:

1. Self assessment and critical analysis

2. Design, assembly and sharing of Capstone

3. Showcase and celebration

In addition, students must demonstrate completion of 30 hours of Career Exploration in one or more of the following areas:

• Volunteerism

• Employment

• Fieldwork Projects

• Service Learning

• Entrepreneurship

• Youth Work in Trades/Work Experience 12

• Project of Deep Interest