Career Preparation for Teens

Career Preparation for Teens

This program series is designed to help teenagers explore future career interests through hands-on learning, creative projects, and real-world applications. Students gain exposure to technology, STEM, digital media, and problem-solving skills while developing confidence and a clearer understanding of how their interests connect to future academic and professional paths.

Age Groups

✅Foundation (12–14),
✅Applied Skills (14–16), and
✅Advanced Capstone (16–18)
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 In 2025, our school celebrated the 20th anniversary of its opening and the start of operations at the New Image College of Design and Technology campus and office in North York, Toronto, Canada. In the photo is one of our first student who creating a design in PainterX software. 2005. Toronto. ON.

Program Structure

Program Type: Bundled Curriculum (6 or 12 Months)
Age Group: 12–18
Class Frequency: 2 classes/week
Class Duration: 1.5 hours per session
Format: In-Class, Online, Hybrid
Total Hours:

✅6-month program: ~72 hours


Program Overview

This program introduces teens to foundational and applied skills in technology, STEM, creative design, and digital literacy. Through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and guided exploration, students build confidence, creativity, and practical skills while discovering potential academic and career interests.

Students progress through three levels:
✅Foundation (12–14),
✅Applied Skills (14–16), and
✅Advanced Capstone (16–18)
, with optional project extensions for portfolio development.

Program Delivery & Assessment

✅Classes: 1.5 hours, twice per week

✅Learning Methods: Live instruction, guided projects, small-group collaboration, independent practice

✅Assessment:

  1. Projects evaluated with rubric-based feedback
  2. Portfolio compilation for each level
  3. Reflection journals and self-assessment

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

✅Understand foundational and applied concepts in coding, AI, digital media, and creative design
✅Apply technology skills to hands-on projects
✅Collaborate effectively in teams and communicate ideas
✅Develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and design thinking skills
✅Create portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate creativity and technical skills
✅Make informed decisions about future academic or career pathways

Certificate of Course Completion

We provide Certificates of completion for students that complete our course: Social Media Skills: Safe & Ethical Digital Communication.
A Course Completion certificate says you have attended all the classes required, passed all the tests required, and handed in all the work required.


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Program Structure. Modules & Weekly Breakdown

Level / Age Module Duration Key Focus Projects & Outcomes
Foundation (12–14) Introduction to Career Pathways in Technology & Creativity 4 classes (6 hrs) Career exploration, self-awareness Career map infographic
Foundations of Coding & Computational Thinking 8 classes (12 hrs) Logic, algorithms, problem-solving Simple interactive program
Digital Design & Creative Technology Basics 4 classes (6 hrs) Digital art, visual communication Personal logo or digital poster
Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life 4 classes (6 hrs) AI concepts, ethics AI demo or chatbot simulation
Applied Skills (14–16) Web Design & Interactive Media Foundations 6 classes (9 hrs) Web structure, UX/UI Portfolio page
Game Development & Interactive Storytelling 6 classes (9 hrs) Narrative design, interactivity Playable game or interactive story
AI Fundamentals for Teens: Applied Learning 6 classes (9 hrs) Applied AI, ethical use AI-assisted character project
Teamwork, Communication & Digital Collaboration 6 classes (9 hrs) Collaboration, presentation Small team project
Advanced Capstone (16–18) Creative Technology Projects (Capstone) 8 classes (12 hrs) Interdisciplinary applied projects Portfolio-ready project
AI & Creative Technology Lab 8 classes (12 hrs) AI-assisted art & media Interactive AI experience
Digital Media & Content Creation Studio 6 classes (9 hrs) Video production, animation Short video or digital story
Design Thinking & Real-World Problem Solving 6 classes (9 hrs) Design thinking, problem-solving Prototype solution project

Foundation Level (12–14 years)

Focus: Exploration, digital literacy, and curiosity-building
Duration: 8 weeks (16 classes, 1.5 hrs each)

Module 1: Introduction to Career Pathways in Technology & Creativity

✅Overview of technology, STEM, and creative field
✅Self-assessment: interests and strengths
✅Hands-on mini-project: create a “career map” infographic

Module 2: Foundations of Coding & Computational Thinking

✅Introduction to coding concepts (variables, loops, conditions)
✅Logic puzzles and algorithm games
✅Mini project: create a simple interactive program

Module 3: Digital Design & Creative Technology Basics

✅Introduction to digital art tools (e.g., Canva, basic Photoshop)
✅Principles of design and visual communication
✅Project: design a personal logo or digital poster

Module 4: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life

✅AI concepts explained simply (games, apps, media)
✅Ethical use of technology
✅Project: simple AI demo or chatbot simulation

Applied Skills Level (14–16 years)

Focus: Applied skills, collaboration, and real-world projects
Duration: 12 weeks (24 classes, 1.5 hrs each)

Module 5: Web Design & Interactive Media Foundations

✅Website basics: structure, layout, and navigation
✅Hands-on project: build a personal portfolio page
✅Introduction to UX/UI principles

Module 6: Game Development & Interactive Storytelling

✅Storyboarding and narrative design
✅Logic and interactivity using beginner-friendly tools
✅Project: create a simple playable game or interactive story

Module 7: AI Fundamentals for Teens: Applied Learning

✅AI in games, apps, and creative tools
✅Ethical AI discussions
✅Project: create a simple AI-assisted interactive character

Module 8: Teamwork, Communication & Digital Collaboration

✅Group project management
✅Online collaboration tools and presentation skills
✅Project: design a small team project and present outcomes

Advanced Capstone Level (16–18 years)

Focus: Specialization, independent projects, portfolio development
Duration: 12–16 weeks (24–32 classes, 1.5 hrs each)

Module 9: Creative Technology Projects (Capstone)

✅Interdisciplinary, student-driven projects
✅Integrates coding, design, AI, and multimedia
✅Outcome: portfolio-ready digital project

Module 10: AI & Creative Technology Lab

✅AI-assisted art, storytelling, and smart media
✅Focus on ethics, innovation, and problem-solving
✅Project: create an AI-based interactive experience

Module 11: Digital Media & Content Creation Studio

✅Video production, animation, motion graphics
✅Storytelling and content planning for educational or creative use
✅Project: produce a short video or digital story

Module 12: Design Thinking & Real-World Problem Solving

✅Apply design thinking to real-world challenges
✅Prototype solutions and iterate based on feedback
✅Project: community-focused or socially-conscious solution

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