Teachers asked. SkillsUSA listened! We are excited to announce that a new version of Career Essentials is now available on SkillsUSA Absorb.
More Purchase Options
Instructors can now purchase as much, or as little curriculum access according to their students’ needs; instructors can order the full curriculum, curriculum segments, or by individual unit.
| Course | Price Per Unit | Price Per Segment View segment options here. | Curriculum Price All units + Pre- and Post- Assessments |
| Exploratory | Not applicable | $5.95 per student | $15 per student |
| Fundamental | $5 per student | $5.95 per student | $15 per student |
| Advanced and Adult learner | $5 per student | Not applicable | $20 per student |
* Students have access for 365 days after enrollment for all options. Segment or whole curriculum must be purchased to earn SkillsUSA Career Essentials Credential (advanced or adult learner courses) or Micro-credential (exploratory/fundamental courses.)
Instructor Choice in Project Submission
Students can now submit their completed project activities in locations determined by their instructors (physically handing in, shared drive, local learning management system, email, etc.). Additionally, instructors can better choose which project activities they will require that their students complete during course implementation.
2022 Career Essentials Course Completion: Revisions
| Course Name | Age Band | Required Student Time | NEW! Revisions! |
| Exploratory | Middle School (ages 12-14) |
up to 25 hours of instruction is provided. | Teacher determines required project activities and signs off approval for each student in each unit. Instructors choose how many, and which project activities are completed. Student individual development can be maximized! |
| Fundamental | High School (ages 14-16) | 35 hours (approx.) 22 hours, 50 minutes | Units 1-9 contain two required project activities. Instructors decide if or how they will use optional project activities. |
| Advanced | High School (ages 17-19) |
17 hours, 40 minutes + Capstone portfolio | Units 1-5 contain multiple required Capstone Artifacts. These will be uploaded in Absorb once – upon their inclusion in the students’ Career Readiness Portfolio. Instructors decide if or how they will use optional project activities. |
| Adult Learner | Adults (ages 20 and older) |
17 hours, 40 minutes + Capstone portfolio | Units 1-5 contain multiple required Capstone Artifacts. These will be uploaded in Absorb once – upon their inclusion in the learners’ Career Readiness Portfolio. Instructors decide if or how they will use optional project activities. |
Course pre- and post-assessments remain in effect, as do the instructional e-modules and unit pre-tests and post-tests.
For help placing an order, or to learn more about the new revisions to SkillsUSA Career Essentials courses, email us at customercare@skillsusa.org or call 844-875-4557.