Government & Public Administration
The Government & Public Administration cluster focuses on careers in executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels.
Each lesson below includes an instructional video, lesson plan, and a student test or activity.
Cluster Overview: Government & Public Administration
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the career pathways and some corresponding occupations within the Government & Public Administration CTE cluster.
What is a Government Shutdown?
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn about the factors that lead to a government shutdown and ways it can affect the country.
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the purpose of chambers of commerce, and how they support businesses and communities.
Influencing Government Policy
Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned the role chambers of commerce can play in helping to shape local government policy.
Key concepts of Government & Public Administration condensed into a series of short instructional videos around a similar topic.
MyCareerCorner 12
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
Choosing a Career in Government Relations with Nick Fernandez
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn that there are many careers available and consider if a government relations career could be a fit.
Building a Government Relations Career with Nick Fernandez
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn different methods they can use for career building and consider how to apply them to their own professional lives.
Essential Soft Skills in Government Relations with Nick Fernandez
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn which soft skills are the most valuable for work in government relations and considered how to improve their own.
Industry Challenges in Government Relations with Nick Fernandez
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn how one area of the country is handling worker shortages and what the Chamber of Commerce is doing to help.
Serving in the Coast Guard with John Thigpen
Upon completion of these materials, students will have been introduced to a career in the Coast Guard and reflected upon the sacrifices and trade-offs that come with military service.
Teamwork, Collaboration and Conflict with John Thigpen
Upon completion of these materials, students will have reflected on the importance of learning to work cooperatively with others, even in the face of conflict or clashing personalities.
Military Service: Academies & Careers with John Thigpen
Upon completion of these materials, students will have been introduced to Military Academies as an option for education and training and considered whether the military is something they’re interested in exploring further.
Advice for Enlisting in the Marine Corps with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned what makes a strong recruit for the Marines and the best way to prepare for enlistment in the Marine Corps.
Deciding to Serve in the Military with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have considered factors that make a career the right choice and reflected on whether a career in the military would align with their own goals.
Marine Corps Recruit Training with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have gained insight into what Marine Corps Recruit Training, otherwise known as Boot Camp, is like.
Military Travel and Adventure with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned about deployment and other travel opportunities within the military and considered whether travel is something they want to do in their future job.
The Importance of Teamwork in Military Service with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have discovered the importance of teamwork in military service, and considered how teamwork plays an important role in their own lives.