Partnered School Career-Related Resources
Welcome to the Partner School Resource Hub
This page brings together free, high-quality career exploration tools and classroom resources available to all BV Hub Partnered School Program districts. Everything here is designed to help K–12 educators connect learning to real-world pathways, access local labor-market insights, and support students as they discover their interests and future options. Browse by grade level to find materials you can use right away in advisory, core classes, enrichment blocks, or schoolwide programming.
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Use the menu on the right to quickly view the resource lists for elementary, middle, or high school.
Elementary School Teachers
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BLS K-12 “Kids’ Pages”
https://www.bls.gov/k12/
Games, quizzes, and simple explanations help younger students learn about jobs, money, and community roles. Teachers can use quick activities or career snapshots to connect real-world work to lessons.
BLS Career Exploration (Grade 4+)
https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/careers/
Short, kid-friendly job profiles introduce students to different careers while building reading and research skills. Great for mini research projects or early career exposure.
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Massachusetts STEM Educator Resources
https://www.doe.mass.edu/stem/ste/ed-resources.html
Standards-aligned science and engineering resources help teachers connect lessons to real-world STEM careers in MA.
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Regional STEM Networks (Massachusetts)
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/regional-stem-networks
Connects teachers to local STEM events, partners, and opportunities. Helpful for integrating local professionals into classroom or family STEM nights.
One8 Applied Learning Hub
https://one8appliedlearninghub.org/
Supports MA schools in implementing hands-on programs that build problem-solving and real-world connections.
Mass STEM Hub
https://mass-stemhub.org/
Offers challenges, events, and applied learning supports that bring MA industry experiences into elementary classrooms.
Middle School Teachers
NextGen Talent (Provided free by BV Hub for Partnered School Program districts)
https://www.nextgentalent.org
An interactive platform that helps students explore career interests, learn workplace skills, and understand pathways through short videos, surveys, and activities. Teachers can use it in advisory, career classes, or exploratory blocks for structured career development without extra prep. This resource is accessible and paid for through the Partnered School Program, and all educators in those districts have access. Contact BV Hub staff for your login information if you do not have it or to schedule training.
BLS Student’s Desk & Career Exploration
https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/
Student-friendly tools that explain wages, job growth, and job types. Supports math, ELA, and social studies through data literacy and real-life connections.
BLS Teacher’s Desk
https://www.bls.gov/k12/teachers/
Ready-made activities and datasets make it easy to embed career concepts into core classes.
My Next Move
https://www.mynextmove.org/
A simple interest-based tool that helps students connect their preferences to possible careers. Great for advisory or career lessons.
MassHire Central Region Workforce Board
https://masshirecentral.com/
Provides regional labor-market information and youth opportunities. Teachers can bring local job trends into instruction.
MassHire Central Career Pathway Guide
https://masshirecentral.com/career-development-educational-vocational-and-job-training-resources/
Pathway maps help students understand industry clusters, wages, and requirements across Central MA.
One8 Applied Learning Hub
https://one8appliedlearninghub.org/
Helps schools implement hands-on programs that mirror workplace problem-solving and support project-based learning.
MITES STEM Resources
https://mites.mit.edu/discover-mites/stem-resources/
Curated STEM enrichment opportunities and learning materials that can broaden student exposure to advanced STEM pathways.
High School Teachers
NextGen Talent (Provided free by BV Hub for Partnered School Program districts)
https://www.nextgentalent.org
A career exploration and pathway readiness platform with lessons on workplace skills, career videos, and interactive tools. Teachers can use it to support ILP/MyCAP, advisories, career classes, and WBL preparation with zero cost to partner districts. This resource is available and paid for through the Partnered School Program, and all educators in those districts have access. Contact BV Hub staff for your login information if you don't have it or to schedule training.
MyFuture
https://myfuture.com/
Helps students compare career, college, and military options in one place. A strong fit for career research and postsecondary planning.
CareerOneStop GetMyFuture
https://www.careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/
Tools for ages 16–24 focused on training, job search skills, and real career exploration. Useful for senior seminar or transition support.
O*NET OnLine
https://www.onetonline.org/
A detailed database showing skills, requirements, and job tasks across hundreds of careers. Ideal for building research assignments and connecting coursework to real industry needs.
Khan Academy: College Admissions
https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions
Free modules on financial aid, applications, and college planning. A strong support for first-generation and college-bound students.
BLS Career Exploration & Data Tools
https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/careers/
Provides wage, job-outlook, and working condition information. Useful for data-based projects, budget-building lessons, or comparing careers.
MassHire Central Career Centers & Youth Programs
https://masshirecentralcc.com/
Local services for job search help, training referrals, and youth employment programs such as YouthWorks. Teachers can connect students with summer jobs or entry-level career pathways.
MA DESE Office of College, Career & Technical Education
https://www.doe.mass.edu/ccte/
Guidance, frameworks, and expectations for WBL, pathways, and career development. Helps teachers align their programming with state priorities.
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