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“What do you want to do when you grow up?” In our latest blog, Alex Brown reflects on and compares research from BBC Bitesize and The Careers & Enterprise Company on the top desirable professions for young people. Alex highlights the crucial role the new site Destination STEM plays in empowering young people to make career choices. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/49Ipny6 #NCW2024

Curious to hear what professionals wish they had had known at the start of their careers? Then look no further than this week’s post in our five-week series. ❔ This week’s question: “What do you wish you had been told at the beginning of your career?” Two more weeks to go!     #careerlearninganddevelopment #workintegratedlearning #RRU 

How does a learner learn how the world of work is organized? How do they learn which industries are aligned to their interests and the ways they want to contribute to their community? Many states align Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to the National Career Clusters Framework, providing a strong foundation for all learners to explore and prepare for the world of work. This fall, we updated the Framework. Take a moment to see what it’s all about!  https://lnkd.in/e5axUyZr

Data-driven decisions are essential for successful outcomes. Check out this wonderful tool to examine progress in career readiness.

Most recently, the Department of Education shared this resource with us: Navigating Opportunities Across America This map highlights some of the State policies that impact career pathways programs across the four keys of Unlocking Career Success: Dual Enrollment, Work-based Learning, Workforce Credentials, Career Advising and Navigation, and an additional foundational category. All data used for the report are based on available public information. Information is searchable based on the content category and by clicking on a State. https://lnkd.in/gTrbpw_v

💡 Early exploration of options = greater clarity when it's time to choose. Like all life decisions, the choices students make about careers are best informed by exploring their options early on. Pre-Employment Transition Services offer students with disabilities early access to explore career options and training through 5 key categories of career preparedness. https://lnkd.in/eAMVc9Wd Check out our latest resource on Pre-ETS Activities for: ☑️ Overview of pre-ETS, why they matter, and categories ☑️ Examples of school activities for each pre-ETS category ☑️ Examples of student activities for each pre-ETS category

If you follow the link it has an interactive image you can hover over each section for more info! #CTE #Careers #FindYourPassion #CareerConnectedLearning

In our Innovations in Assessment and Credentialing webinar, Katie Sievers highlights a pivotal shift: "Many higher ed institutions, especially community colleges, are starting to recognize the power of industry-recognized credentials—embedding these certifications into associate’s, bachelor’s, or other degree paths. Employers are moving away from degree requirements and focusing on specific credentials that explicitly reflect the competencies needed for particular roles." Discover how institutions are rethinking pathways to career readiness. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/gG6gcRPs

'Though these youth are facing adversity, they are insightful, intelligent, and grateful for your time.' If you can take a few minutes to share your career journey with youth in the Reboot Plus program, please get in touch. #rebootplus #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment

Seminole State Colleagues, join Candace Lehmann and I as we talk about our newly implemented career planning resource, Focus 2 Careers. This tool includes five assessments to help match occupations and majors to your personal attributes. In this session we will review the assessments and how you can use it with your students or for your own professional development. Hope to see you there!