At Lincoln Square Coaching, we believe career exploration should be more than choosing a job title from a list. It should be a journey of self-discovery that helps students understand who they are, how they like to work, and what environments help them thrive. That is the idea behind the WorkVibes Explorer, our comprehensive toolkit designed to support meaningful career exploration for high school students and transition-age youth.
What Is the WorkVibes Explorer?
The WorkVibes Explorer is a research-based assessment and planning toolkit created to help students explore their work preferences, communication styles, and ideal work environments. Rather than focusing solely on interests or abilities, the tool encourages students to reflect on what feels right to them in a work setting. This approach supports stronger self-awareness and helps connect students to career paths where they are more likely to feel engaged, productive, and successful.
What’s Included
The toolkit includes a student-friendly 18-page workbook, a detailed educator implementation manual, scoring and interpretation tools, career planning worksheets, and structured lesson plans. It is designed for flexible implementation—whether in a single class session, across several lessons, or as a self-paced activity.
Three Key Focus Areas
The WorkVibes Explorer breaks down career exploration into three core sections:
- Work Vibes – What matters most to you in the workplace?
- Work Flow – How do you prefer to get things done?
- Workspace Vibes – Where do you do your best work?
These sections help students make connections between their natural tendencies and the types of roles, environments, and industries that may be a good fit.
Who It’s For
The WorkVibes Explorer is ideal for students in grades 9 through 12 and can also be adapted for advanced 8th graders or early college students. It works well in career counseling settings, college and career readiness classes, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), and transition planning meetings. Whether used individually, in small groups, or in a classroom, it offers a valuable starting point for students to reflect on their work-related preferences and goals.
Why Educators and Counselors Choose It
Educators appreciate the clear structure, ease of implementation, and adaptability for different learning needs. The tool promotes individualized career planning and supports students in making informed choices about their future. It also aligns with key education and workforce development standards, including the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors, Common Career Technical Core Standards, and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) goals.
Where to Get It
The WorkVibes Explorer is available for download on TeachersPayTeachers. It comes in a digital PDF format that can be printed or used electronically. All materials are designed to be user-friendly, with print-and-go worksheets and editable scoring sheets to streamline the experience for both students and educators.
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At Lincoln Square Coaching, we are committed to providing practical tools that support self-discovery and career success. The WorkVibes Explorer is one more way we are helping students connect who they are to where they are going.
