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Who Works for Nonprofits?

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Students explore career opportunities in the nonprofit sector. In this character development and career lesson, students identify job opportunities in a nonprofit organization and research the necessary skills needed for these jobs. Students complete a resume appropriate for related employment.

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non-profit organizations, philanthropy

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nonprofit organization jobs, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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