From K to 12: Engaging Students in Career Exploration
Early and consistent exposure to potential career paths is critical to student motivation, engagement, and success as they enter our ever-changing world. According to a recent EdWeek Research Center survey, 87 percent of students feel more motivated in class when they see a direct connection between what they are learning and their future job or career skills.
Learn how your school or district can equip educators, kindle student curiosity toward relevant industries, and build the transferable skills they need for their dream career during this on-demand session. Instructional technology expert and LEGO® Education Solution Architect Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo, will cover:
- Skills and competencies today’s students need for tomorrow’s careers
- Ways to introduce career paths from elementary through high school
- Making connections to CTE/CT(A)E pathways through project-based learning
- How to incorporate career exploration and career awareness across the curriculum