Our Community

Providing the Building Blocks for a Successful Career

Students explore how people, businesses, and money work together in a community. They learn about different careers, the skills and tools needed for each role, and how these jobs help meet everyday needs. This program helps students see their own potential and how they can contribute to their community and Canada’s future.

• Region

  Calgary & Area

• Grade

  Grade 3-5

• Commitment

  1, 4-hour class

Careers in Business

During this interactive, in-class program, students will:

• Practice interview questions to learn more about different jobs

• Create a list of needs that different jobs may help achieve in the community

• Discuss how money is earned and spent in various scenarios

• Brainstorm some common tools used in different jobs

By the end of this program, students will learn about their own potential and how they can contribute to Canada’s prosperity. This prepares students for careers in business and inspires them to make a positive impact in their communities.

Teacher Info

COMMITMENT

• We recommend 4 hours to complete the program

• Registration is required at least 6 weeks before your preferred program date (some exceptions may apply)

• This is a teacher-led program

LESSONS

• Lesson 1: Needs of our Community

• Lesson 2: Jobs in our Community

• Lesson 3: The Money Circle

• Lesson 4: Tools and Technology

CURRICULUM LINKS

• Social Studies

• Math

• Language Arts

• Health

• Art

BENEFITS

• Students develop confidence, leadership and critical thinking skills

• Students will have an increased awareness of the variety of jobs in their community

• Better understand how jobs satisfy the needs of people living in their community