SXSW EDU 2024
MS Career Readiness: Which States Are Getting It Right?
Description:
ASA has commissioned a new comprehensive national audit of the work states are doing to expose middle school students to career exploration activities. Hear panelists discuss the topline results of a 50-state landscape analysis of middle school career exploration, including best practices, innovations and solutions to common barriers.
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Other Resources / Information
https://www.asa.org/research/efficacy-and-innovation-in-middle-school-career-exploration-proven-models-for-student-success/
https://www.asa.org/research/career-exploration-in-middle-school-helping-students-dream-big-while-giving-them-the-tools-to-succeed/
https://www.asa.org/research/putting-student
Takeaways
- Learn why middle school, not high school, is the best time to help kids discover and connect their interests with career possibilities.
- Learn how schools across the country are giving middle school students access to opportunities that enable them to explore careers in the classroom.
- Learn how educators are meeting needs of middle school kids who are interested in ways to match their skills and interest with potential careers
Speakers
- Julie Lammers, SVP Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility, American Student Assistance
- Casey Wrenn, Director of Career Readiness, ESG
- Mark Baxter, Senior Program Director, Rodel
- Jay Galbraith, Director of Academics for Innovation and Technology, KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools
Organizer
Alle Lanza, Manager Of Policy Content, American Student Assistance (ASA)
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