Career Arcade
Career Arcade gives students a hands-on way to explore career clusters, education pathways, and real-world money decisions through interactive simulations. Instead of passively reading about jobs, students actively test decisions and see how outcomes change over time.
Teachers can use Career Arcade as a station activity, advisory lesson, or capstone discussion tool for career readiness units. Every run includes reflection prompts that make it easy to connect gameplay to standards in personal finance, SEL, and postsecondary planning.
The hub is designed for quick setup, anonymous use, and meaningful discussion. Choose a simulation, apply class settings, and let students experience the tradeoffs that shape career growth and financial stability.
Career Quest
Scenario-based career and money decisions for high school learners.
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Teacher Quick Start
- Open Career Quest and configure Teacher Settings for your class goals.
- Have students complete the fit quiz and choose a recommended or allowed career pathway.
- Run the five-year simulation and pause after each Year Summary for quick discussion.
- Use the final Report Card and Reflection Questions as an exit ticket or short writing response.
- Compare outcomes across groups to discuss risk, stress, and long-term planning choices.
Classroom FAQ
How long does Career Quest take in class?
A full run is designed for 20–30 minutes. Most teachers pair it with a brief launch and a final reflection prompt to fill one class period.
Do students need to sign in?
No account is required. Runs are anonymous and saved in the browser using localStorage on the device being used.
Can I limit careers to match my unit?
Yes. In Teacher Settings you can filter by cluster and toggle specific careers so choices align with your current lesson or pathway focus.
What standards can this support?
The simulation supports career readiness, financial literacy, social-emotional learning, and evidence-based reflection or argument writing tasks.
Can students replay and compare outcomes?
Yes, replay can be allowed or blocked in settings. Replaying helps students test alternate choices and analyze changing outcomes.