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Career Exploration Kits Available
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Kits are completely FREE to check out! Educators, career counselors, and community organizations can borrow them for use in classrooms, career fairs, and workshops.
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Animal Care
Step into the world of animal care! This kit includes tools to practice real-life skills such as simulated medical care, grooming, training, and handling animals safely.Auto Service Mechanic
Learn the fundamentals of automotive maintenance by checking oil levels, inspecting air filters, testing battery life, measuring tire pressure, and more.Banking & Accounting
Develop financial skills with hands-on practice in banking and accounting. This kit includes fake money, calculators, banking documents, ledgers, and realistic scenarios for bank tellers and accountants.Childcare
Experience the responsibilities of a childcare provider! Plan activities, create meal plans, and learn the basics of early childhood care with tools such as dolls, activity guides, and medical care simulations.Construction & Carpentry
This kit includes essential tools to explore construction and carpentry. Students will practice using drills, saws, hammers, and nails while building a birdhouse and mastering measurement techniques.Cosmetology
Get hands-on with hairstyling, nail care, and makeup application. This kit includes multiple mannequin heads, hair styling tools, nail kits, and a makeup set to simulate a real salon experience.
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Electrician
Learn the basics of electrical work! This kit provides the tools to cut wires, wire outlets, and complete a hands-on circuit project to turn on a lightbulb.Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Gain insight into emergency response with CPR practice, patient stabilization techniques, vital sign monitoring, and other critical first-response skills.Fluid Power
Explore the mechanics of fluid power, including air and hydraulic systems, through hands-on experiments and demonstrations.Home Health Care
Discover the essential skills needed for in-home patient care, including personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, and vital sign monitoring.Medical Care
Learn the basics of healthcare with hands-on activities, including handling surgical tools, checking vitals, suturing wounds, and providing wound care.Plumbing
Explore the fundamentals of plumbing! This kit includes everything needed to assemble and pipe a working sink.Small Engine Repair
Develop mechanical skills by taking apart and reassembling a small engine. This kit includes step-by-step instructions and all necessary tools.Welding
Experience welding in a safe, virtual environment using the VR GuideWeld system. This kit includes a computer and software to help students practice welding techniques.
Other Available Kits
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- Advertising and editorial design
- Photography
- Trucking
- Agriculture
- Administrative Assistant
- Management
- Medical Records
- Faucet Assembly
- Pen Assembly
- Highlight Pen Packaging
- Small Toy Packaging
- Precision Weighing
- Small Parts Assembly
- Cleaning Maintenance
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Law Enforcement
- Food Service