Crafting Your Future: Writing Resumes & Cover Letters Printed Curriculum

Crafting Your Future is a structured, print-based curriculum that helps students create a professional resume and an arsenal of information for cover letters.  Lessons help students think through their past experiences and how to present work in a professional manner.  It also breaks down the mystery of the cover letter, helping them understand how to adapt each piece to connect with the employer and highlight the correct skills.  Best practices in resume formation, gathering personal references, letter writing, and interviews are also covered. By the end of this course, students will be prepared with a complete application packet ready to hand to an employer.

Ideal for homeschoolers or co-ops, this course provides all the tools needed to guide a high school student through the creation of a resume and introduce them to the job market. Flexible, self-paced, and designed for independent learning with parent or teacher support, this curriculum helps students bring their ideas to life—without screens, apps, or logins.

Features:

• Best for students in grades 9-12.
• Activities are flexible and include additional room for students to create multiple versions of information.
• Job search help and an introduction to the modern job market is included.
• Specific rules for resume and cover letter formatting are discussed in an engaging, understandable way

Students will learn to:

• Build a professional resume
• Collect strong references
• Prepare cover letters with a personalized touch
• Complete effective job searches
• Understand professional presentation in applications and interviews

What’s Included:

Student Workbook: 10 step-by-step lessons, practice activities, and space to write all their stories

Teacher Manual: Complete teaching notes, model answers, scoring rubrics, and guidance for review and feedback

The manual and workbook can be purchased separately or bundled for a 10% savings. Available in print or ebook format.