Career Exploration
Analyzes 21 studies on career readiness interventions for middle school students, focusing on theoretical frameworks, intervention structures, evaluation systems, and outcomes
Details how New Hampshire students who participate in career-connected learning experience higher engagement, motivation, and hope for their future success
Unpacks College Board data showing that students pursuing non-college pathways often lack clarity and support compared to college-bound peers
Evidence indicates that school-community collaborations and experiential career learning markedly improve students’ readiness for their next steps after graduation.
Analyzes the evolution from vocational education to CTE, emphasizing the need for inclusive practices and equitable opportunities in career preparation
Shows that targeted outreach programs can enhance parents’ understanding of college preparedness, benefiting students’ academic and career outcomes
From Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce: lifetime earnings vary by degree level, field of study, and demographics.
A study of Clemson University post-secondary students reveals career skills, interdisciplinary topics, and learning skills as top career-readiness gaps.
A brief by ACTE outlines promising strategies, like career integration in core subjects, for developing early career identity in elementary grades.
This Georgetown University study reveals the competencies, including skills like problem-solving and teamwork, that lead to higher earnings and job success.