These resources will empower you to teach 21 vital life skills to your students in years 13 through 16 of their education, whether in college, workforce development, or other postsecondary learning environment.
All lessons in this track focus on the individual skill being taught as it relates to their personal competitive advantage. This advantage is what allows them to create the kind of life they want to enjoy—and that’s why they care.
Everything we ask students to do in the classroom is framed as part of building this advantage. Together, we can inspire them with a fresh drive to start practicing these positive behaviors.
Lesson Sequence
- We highly recommend that the first five lessons be introduced first. After that, you may proceed through the rest of the lessons in our provided sequence, or choose to introduce each skill in whatever order you need based on your unique environment.
Lesson Flexibility
- These skill lessons are designed to be flexible in a wide range of learning environments. They may be used as a bellringer exercise, as material for a full period, as a weekly check-in, or in any other way that best serves your students.
Lesson Content
Each lesson contains:
- A relatable Scenario to introduce the concept
- 8 Guided Group Discussion Questions with follow-up questions
- 8 Journal Prompts to reflect on what they’re learning
- 8 personal Skill-Building Strategies
- A printable Action Planner for student reflection and application
Watch as Mark C. Perna, creator of the Career Tree, shows why the Skill Tree can change the game for today’s younger generations.
Implementation Guide
| 13-16 Scope and Sequence | Download |
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| Grades 13-16 Scope and Sequence |
1Download 13-16 Scope, Skill Lessons & Worksheets
2Access Materials
Use the materials below to support your Skill Lessons in your learning environment.
Premium vs. Supplemental Materials?
Premium Skill Tree materials, such as Wall Graphics and Skill Stickers, require specialized production and must be purchased (contact your administrator to place an order). Supplemental materials may be downloaded and printed and are also available for purchase.
Available in multiple sizes, this colorful and attractive Wall Graphic is the focal point of classroom conversations around the skills you’re learning together.
When wall space isn’t available, use our stand-up and tabletop banners to keep the Skill Tree front and center in your learning environment. Also great for on the go!
With guided prompts for drawing or writing, progress trackers, and more, the Action Journal gives students a single place to record their journey and reflect on how far they’ve come.
When students demonstrate a particular skill, you may reward them with the corresponding Skill Sticker to adhere to their Skill Chart. Skill Stickers are purchased separately (see below).
Download and print individual 8.5”x11” Skill Charts for students to record their progress on each skill, or purchase preprinted Skill Charts in packs of 50.
Coming in 2026, “The Magic I Build” book series will reinforce the 21 vital skills your students are learning. Sign up now to stay posted on news, launch dates and more!
Download the following materials as needed, or purchase printed materials by contacting your administrator to place the order.
| Sample 13-16 Skill Chart | Download |
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| Sample Grades 13-16 Skill Chart |
3Organization Resources
Access your organization’s Career Tree documents, files, custom Wall Graphics (if any), and other materials provided here for your reference.
| TFS Career Tree Resource | |
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| All Organizations & Campuses | Google Classroom: How to use a fillable PDF.pdf |