Educators need more than anecdotes; they need evidence.
Our research spotlights surface timely studies that reinforce why early, integrated career exploration matters—bringing key insights to the forefront and linking directly to the full research.
Explore our Research Library to see the research informing P2C’s philosophy, curriculum, and instructional design.
Research Summary:
In Starting Early: Career Development in the Early Grades, Dr. Patrick Akos of the School of Education at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill examines how integrated career exploration early in a student’s academic career can improve career aspirations and long-term planning—a core belief behind P2C’s innovative curriculum.
Research Findings:
The findings indicate that when career examples are integrated into core content, career exploration becomes a pervasive part of the student experience. Increased self-awareness and career awareness fosters purpose and meaning, which in turn strengthens students’ self-direction and hope for the future. The report also suggests that early career and skill development supports more cohesive curricula aligned with students’ postsecondary and career plans.
