Career Capstone Course Spotlight

Edmentum’s Career Capstone: 21st-Century Life and Careers course focuses on the durable skills that contribute to a student's success in life and career, such as leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students create comprehensive career-ready materials and prepare to successfully transition to their next phase, whether it is advanced education, workforce entry, or career advancement.

In this video, Jen Perry, Sr. Manager of Learning Design, gives a detailed overview of the course. She describes:

• How students participate in action-oriented learning and develop portfolios including resumes, interview responses, college essays, and more
• Elements of the Career Capstone, including real-world relevance and transferability, durable skills in action, and interview practice
• The course outline and example activities
• Intrapersonal and interpersonal skill-building that leads to impact
• How the course helps to close the readiness gap Gen Z feels about life after high school

To learn more about the capstone course and all of the 500+ courses available in Edmentum Courseware, visit our Curricula Catalog.