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Supporting Michigan Libraries - 3/27/2025

eResources to Support Updated Michigan Career Development Model

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In December 2024 the Michigan Department of Education updated the Michigan Career Development Model [ [link removed] ] (MDCM). This new edition was built upon the foundation of the 2018 MCDM which was developed to meet the requirements outlined in 2018-PA-0029 [ [link removed] ]. The new MCDM Reference Guide [ [link removed] ] addresses a district-wide culture of career development as well as Michigan Career Zones, Clusters, and Pathways. The Michigan eLibrary [ [link removed] ] (MeL) has several eResources [ [link removed] ] that can support career awareness and preparation for K-12 learners, including eBooks, career exams, and employment data.

*Elementary*

Michigan has adopted six career zones, which are ideally introduced to students and families in the early childhood and elementary school years. For the *Natural Resources & Agriscience *zone, the eBook K-8 Collection [ [link removed] ] titles, Tractors on the Go [ [link removed] ], and From Cotton to T-Shirt [ [link removed] ] can support the early years, while Food & Natural Resources, [ [link removed] ] STEAM Jobs in Agriculture & Food Development [ [link removed] ], and Urban Farming [ [link removed] ] are geared more toward later elementary. For the *Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology *zone, Industrial Robots [ [link removed] ], How Can We Reduce Manufacturing Pollution? [ [link removed] ], and Creative Machines [ [link removed] ] are additional examples of eBooks that can build career awareness for elementary students.

*Middle School*

Middle school students explore a broader view of occupational options in the (17) career clusters. These are job groupings with similar skill sets, interests, abilities, and activities. While the eBook K-8 Collection remains a key resource for exploring careers at this grade level, Job & Career Accelerator [ [link removed] ] found in EBSCO LearningExpress [ [link removed] ] allows students to investigate hundreds of careers, wherein they can watch a video of someone performing the job, as well as find out the average wage, required education, and necessary skills and abilities. Additionally, students will enjoy the *Skills Matcher* and *Interest Matcher* tools that guide them toward the occupations that best suit them.

*High School *

High school students investigate more specific career pathways to identify career options and develop a plan that will prepare them for the transition to postsecondary education, training, and careers. Career Exploration [ [link removed] ] in EBSCO LearningExpress offers articles that help learners consider different career pathways and the preparation necessary for individual careers. Moreover, Career Exploration has career test prep materials in dozens of vocations, including Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighting, Plumbing, and Real Estate.

Whether a student is seeking a collegiate, vocational or military path toward a desired career, the Michigan eLibrary has the eResources students need to support that journey.

*If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact **[email protected]* <[email protected]>* for help.*



Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team

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