Career Crossword Puzzle — Fun, Flexible Career Exploration
A printable crossword puzzle that introduces learners to career-specific vocabulary and concepts—ideal for any career cluster or pathway.
Yield: 1 learner or group (duplicate for class or team)
Equipment
- 1 Printer for puzzle sheets
Materials
- 1 Career Crossword Puzzle of choice found in store shop (there are many options to pick from)
- 1 pen or pencil
- 1 answer key included with all career puzzle downloads
Instructions
- Choose your puzzle from the store shop (1 min): Select a career cluster (e.g., Construction, Healthcare, STEM).
- Download, print and distribute (2 min): One per learner or team.
- Set the challenge (1 min): Explain that the goal is to complete the crossword using career-related clues.
- Solve the puzzle (10–15 min): Encourage learners to use context clues and prior knowledge.
- Review together (5 min): Discuss unfamiliar terms and connect them to real-world careers.
- Optional extension: Have students pick one term from the puzzle and research that career path.
Notes
Adapt for other learning spaces
- Homeschool: Use as a fun Friday activity or part of a career exploration loop.
- Classroom: Great for bellringers, early finishers, or Career Day stations.
- Virtual: Share as a PDF for students to complete digitally or print at home.
- Adult Learners & Career Pivot: Perfect for workforce training sessions to reinforce industry vocabulary.