Volume 32, No. 4: The Evolving Educational Landscape Academic Esports: Gateway to STEM-Related Careers Jill Ranucci, Ph.D., CTE Consultant, Leander, Texas Districts and states across the country revise and rewrite their academic visions, goals, standards, and strategic plans every year. Excellence, equity, resources, and classroom actions are at the forefront of student success. The rapidly […]
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Each year new job titles and occupations emerge, and many students are faced with choosing a career they hope will provide advancement opportunities despite the uncertain landscape of the future workplace. Career pathway maps are planning tools that can help learners of all ages understand the opportunities available to them to learn and earn and
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The nature of work is evolving right before our eyes. Technology advancements are transforming existing industries and creating new ones at an unprecedented pace. The World Economic Forum predicts significant disruption in the jobs landscape over the next four years. As many as 85 million current job roles may be displaced while more than 97
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Early College Pathway for Students in the Academic Middle Kathy L. Funston, EdD, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Pathways, Perkins Career & Technical Education Director, ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District There are a lot of different options for students to pursue after high school, ranging from starting a career to pursuing a degree. The new
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Empowering Rural Education: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Teaching and Administration Rachael McClain, PhD, Chief of Staff, Collegiate Edu-Nation In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) has become increasingly prevalent. AI, in its simplest form, refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. In this article, we will
Career pathways and registered apprenticeships (RA) have become familiar concepts in workforce and education. Known as strategies that aim to help workers acquire the skills and credentials they need to succeed in our fast-paced evolving labor market, both models offer learners the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials, increase their employability skills, and advance in their
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Youth Apprenticeship Collaboration Helps to Shape Future Northeast Wisconsin Workforce Mike Snowberry, Director of Learning Services, Luxemburg-Casco School District, Luxemburg, Wisconsin In September 2022, Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association, indicated that without more people moving to Wisconsin the state’s working-age population is projected to shrink by approximately 130,000 people within
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Youth Apprenticeship Collaboration Helps to Shape Future Northeast Wisconsin Workforce Mike Snowberry, Director of Learning Services, Luxemburg-Casco School District, Luxemburg, Wisconsin In September 2022, Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association, indicated that without more people moving to Wisconsin the state’s working-age population is projected to shrink by approximately 130,000 people within
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Closing the Skills Gap Requires a Wider Talent Pool Steve Lehr, Director of Business Development – North America, Festo Didactic Today’s manufacturing education features classroom, lab, and on-the-job training. Here students train on a didactic modular production system (MPS). With the rise of automation comes the need for highly skilled industrial professionals. Survey information indicates
Building a Better Future Through Career Development Hi, everyone! My name is Rachel Hoag, and I am the Career Strategist at Polaris Career Center. I firmly believe in the career center philosophy and the training we provide for our students. Through our office, the Office of Innovation, Career & Workforce Services, we have identified three
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