9-12 Grade LVL
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Course
Career Pathways, Ethics & Social Impact
Self-paced career pathway focused on ethics, community outcomes, responsible decision-making, projects, case studies, and financial literacy.
Prerequisite: Technology, Engineering & Social Responsibility recommended
Units
4
Lessons
32
Labs
32
Assessments
2
Estimated Length
Self-paced
What You'll Learn
Core concepts and engineering habits developed across the pathway.
Self-Paced
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
NJ Standards
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Course Pathway
Structured blocks with one recommended unit expanded by default.
Block 1
Self-Discovery & Career Exploration to Financial Literacy & The Modern Economy
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
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Unit 1
Continue HereSelf-Discovery & Career Exploration
Students explore their values, strengths, interests, and early career options while building baseline communication and self-awareness habits.
5 lessons5 labs2 assessmentsSelf-pacedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
Learning Outcomes
- Work through welcome, culture & onboarding with applied engineering reasoning.
- Work through researching career pathways with applied engineering reasoning.
- Work through career profile presentations & digital professionalism with applied engineering reasoning.
References / Standards
9.2.12.CAP.1: Analyze how personal qualities influence career choices and reflect on how this information has impacted the individual’s career plan.9.4.12.CI.1: Demonstrate the ability to reflect, analyze, and use creative skills in solving problems.
Lab / Practice
5 embedded labs or applied exercises move this unit from theory into build, testing, or analysis work.
Assessment
2 mastery checks help verify understanding before the next block of the pathway.
02
Unit 2
Financial Literacy & The Modern Economy
Students connect personal finance decisions to career planning, workplace realities, and responsible participation in the modern economy.
6 lessons6 labs0 assessmentsSelf-pacedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
Block 2
Innovation, Privacy & Cybersecurity to Data, Machine Learning & Social Impact
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
03
Unit 3
Innovation, Privacy & Cybersecurity
Students examine how innovation changes society and how privacy, security, and ethical technology practices shape responsible decision-making.
10 lessons10 labs0 assessmentsSelf-pacedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
04
Unit 4
Data, Machine Learning & Social Impact
Students study how data and AI influence decisions, opportunity, and fairness, then communicate their own evidence-based perspectives.
11 lessons11 labs0 assessmentsSelf-pacedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
Course Resources
NJ Standards Alignment
9.4.12.GCA.19.4.12.CT.29.1.12.FP.39.2.12.CAP.8
A unit-first career exploration course organized around identity, financial literacy, responsible innovation, and the social impact of data-driven systems.