Degrees and activities open doors, but interviews happen when teens have a polished resume, optimized LinkedIn profile, and the right keywords to position themselves and get noticed.

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Board hears research and a new Pierce College BAS proposal amid questions on outcomes and workforce alignment Staff reported 175 approved community-college baccalaureate programs statewide and previewed research on workforce alignment; Pierce College proposed a Bachelor of Applied Science in accounting to serve working adults and military-affiliated students.

Washington's community colleges are expanding baccalaureate programs to meet workforce demands, with Pierce College proposing a new accounting degree tailored for working adults and military students.

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#WA #HigherEdAccess #CitizenPortal #CareerReadiness #WorkforceAlignment

Paul Ketcham, Indiana's Assistant Secretary of Education, is joining us as keynote speaker at the Indiana Career Readiness Conference — July 23 in Indianapolis! Come ready to be inspired. 🌟

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Small-group Career Readiness Summer Camp for Teens 2026 available online or in person in Paoli, PA. Help your teen confidently compete for jobs, internships, & future career opportunities.

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#careerreadiness #internship #career

A Kingfisher flies over open water. White text over a purple gradient at the bottom says: Did you know, NatCap internship takes Stanford student to DC, Uruguay, and back. Photo credit to the Uruguay Ministry of the Environment.

#DidYouKnow NatCappers join at every stage of their career, from student to professional?

Check out this interview with former NatCap intern Tom Ramsay, whose time with NatCap took from to DC, Uruguay, and back to Stanford campus 💻 🙋‍♂️: bit.ly/3QcDfeU

#NatCap #CareerReadiness #NaturePolicy

Hingham program review praises "small but mighty" business department, outlines AP, dual-enrollment and certification plans Mr. Coy presented the Hingham High School business department program review, highlighting strong project-based instruction and community partnerships, while flagging staff and resource constraints and proposing curriculum changes including AP Business, expanded dual-enrollment with Quincy College, and exploration of certifications like Microsoft.

Hingham High School's business department shines with strong community ties and innovative curriculum, but exciting expansions are on the horizon!

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#MA #HinghamBusiness #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #CareerReadiness #CommunityPartnerships

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Enroll your teen in the 2026 Career Readiness Summer Camp—online or in Paoli, PA—and give them a real advantage in today’s competitive job and internship market.

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Indiana Career Readiness Conference - Inspire Success Join us for this one-day conference for Indiana career coaches and teachers of the Preparing for College and Careers (PCC) course.

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"Presenter applications for #ICRC2026 close March 27! If you're doing great career readiness work with Indiana students — PCC, counseling, career coaching, WBL — we want YOU on our stage. Breakouts, roundtables, and practitioner sharing sessions available. #IndianaEducators #CareerReadiness

Secure a seat at the Career Readiness Summer Camp for Teens 2026. Join us online or in person in Paoli, PA, to give teens a competitive edge in landing jobs, internships, and early career roles.

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Senate committee amendment clarifies grant program to fund paid summer jobs for West Virginia students A Workforce committee strike-and-insert amendment to the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program (House Bill 55-480) clarifies Department of Commerce responsibilities, adds employer immunity provisions for certain actions, and was adopted on the floor; the bill advanced to third reading.

West Virginia students are one step closer to gaining valuable summer jobs in high-demand industries, thanks to a new grant program approved by the Senate!

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#WV #CitizenPortal #CareerReadiness #HighDemandIndustries #WestVirginiaStudents #YouthEmployment

Senate committee advances bill to create West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program The Senate workforce committee advanced House Bill 5480 to establish the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program for ages 14–20, requiring minimum-wage pay, employer matching or in-kind contributions, and allowing a special account administered by the Department of Commerce; the committee adopted an immunity amendment for participating employers and reported the bill to the full Senate as amended.

West Virginia is set to empower youth with paid summer jobs and career readiness through a groundbreaking new program that just passed the Senate committee!

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Early bird registration for #ICRC2026 is OPEN! $225 through June 12th.

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July 23 | Ivy Tech Conference Center, Indianapolis. PCC teachers, counselors, career coaches, WBL coordinators — this day is for you. Don't wait!

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Reserve a small-group spot at the Career Readiness Summer Camp for Teens 2026. Attend online or in person in Paoli, PA, to help you stand out when pursuing jobs, internships, and early career opportunities.

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Calling Indiana educators! 👋 The 2026 Indiana Career Readiness Conference is July 23rd in Indianapolis. PCC teachers, school counselors, career coaches, WBL educators — this one's for you. Early bird registration open March 13th!
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#ICRC2026 #CareerReadiness

Board approves participation in area career and technology center; reimbursement rate to rise The board voted to join the Turtle Mountain Area Career and Technology Center, which a presenter said will raise district reimbursement from 27% to about 40% and allow shared courses and resources among county schools; motion was moved by Terry and seconded by Dave.

The board's decision to join the Turtle Mountain Area Career and Technology Center could boost the district's funding from 27% to a remarkable 40%, revolutionizing career education across local schools!

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#ND #CitizenPortal #CollaborationInEducation #CareerReadiness

Buffalo officials explain how New Yorks "Portrait of a Graduate" could reshape diploma paths Buffalo City School District leaders outlined state plans that would create one diploma with endorsements, require a CTE credit for future ninth-graders, expand financial literacy Kto12 and phase in climate science, while Regents exams could be decoupled from graduation pending Board of Regents approval.

Big changes are coming to Buffalo's graduation pathways with New York's "Portrait of a Graduate," reshaping diplomas and introducing new educational requirements!

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#NY #CitizenPortal #ClimateScience #EducationReform #CareerReadiness #BuffaloEducation

Teaching Tools for Anthropology Careers gives department leaders and instructors practical, actionable tools to bridge classroom training and professional outcomes. Visit anthrocareerready.net/books/teachi... to order yours at $25.

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Reserve one of the limited small-group spots at the Career Readiness Summer Camp for Teens 2026. Join us online or in person in Paoli, PA, to help your high school or college-aged teen stand out.

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Career conversations spark inspiration at College Bound It was a casual but informational setting — high school students seated at round tables with entrepreneurs and professionals under 40, talking openly about their ambitions, dreams, fears and doubts. Those not far removed from those same feelings listened closely and offered heartfelt, practical responses. That was the scene last week at College Bound, where […]

'Career conversations spark inspiration at College Bound'

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Fairfax County to host career fair for federal workers and contractors on Feb. 26 Fairfax County Department of Family Services announced a career fair for federal employees and contractors on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center; organizers said registration and an employers list will be posted on Eventbrite and emailed to attendees.

Exciting news for federal workers and contractors! Fairfax County is hosting a career fair with up to 50 employers on February 26th, and you won't want to miss out on this opportunity to connect with top organizations.

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#FairfaxCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #CareerReadiness

Hopkins board hears plans for career‑academy model, superintendent says rollout can be paced Superintendent Mary Pirie Reid and Ford NGL partners outlined a career academy vision that would create a freshman academy and three or four themed academies for grades 10–12; district leaders emphasized community engagement, readiness indicators and optional pacing, with full freshman academy implementation not expected before 2027.

Hopkins High School is gearing up for an innovative career academy model that promises to transform education and empower students with real-world skills, but the rollout won't happen until 2027!

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#MN #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #CareerReadiness

Secondary leaders spotlight test gains, inclusion work and expanded pathways Middle- and high-school leaders told the board the district has seen MAP test growth, high extracurricular participation and a College Board 2025 AP Honor Roll recognition for Collingswood High School; administrators emphasized inclusion coaching and plans for new engineering and business pathways.

Collingswood schools are making remarkable strides, with over 73% of students reading at or above grade level and an impressive array of new college and career pathways on the horizon!

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#NJ #InclusionSupport #CitizenPortal #StudentGrowth #CareerReadiness #CollingswoodEducation

Reserve one of the limited small-group spots at the Career Readiness Summer Camp for Teens 2026. Attend online or in person in Paoli, PA, to help your high school or college-aged teen.

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Kearney R-I staff outline CTE pathways, partnerships and goal to have all graduates earn a market-value credential District staff presented Career and Technical Education pathways at the Kearney R-I board meeting, describing programs (agriculture, business, health sciences, PLTW, biomed), partnership centers and a goal for graduates to earn industry credentials or "MBAs" (market-value assets).

Kearney R-I is revolutionizing education with Career and Technical Education pathways that promise every graduate a market-value asset—are you ready to see how they’re preparing students for real-world success?

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#MO #RealWorldLearning #CitizenPortal #CareerReadiness

Board hears plan for K–12 science adoption, career‑readiness expansion and concerns about proposed math mandates Administrators previewed a planned K–12 science adoption, ongoing discussion around math-adoption timing and possible MIMP requirements, statewide proposals for recess time, and local efforts to expand career‑readiness and CTE offerings.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Ohio's K–12 education, with new science adoptions, revamped math policies, and expanded career readiness initiatives aimed at better preparing our students for the future!

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District outlines 5‑by‑5 master schedule proposal to boost credits and CCMR; trustees raise cost, implementation and UIL questions Administrators presented a 5‑by‑5 semesterized master schedule that would offer students 10 credit opportunities per year, increase face‑to‑face intervention and potentially improve college‑and‑career readiness metrics, while board members cited concerns about staffing costs (~30 additional teachers), athletics/fine‑arts scheduling, missed class impacts and implementation logistics.

Goose Creek CISD's bold 5‑by‑5 master schedule proposal could revolutionize student learning by offering up to 10 credits a year, but will it overcome staffing and implementation challenges?

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#TX #TexasEducation #CTEParticipation #CitizenPortal #CareerReadiness

Board hears progress on ninth-grade on-track and graduation rates; programs to support retention and career pathways District leaders presented ninth-grade on-track data, rising 4‑year and 5‑year graduation rates, and programmatic responses (Fresh Start, TAT, credit recovery, CTE partnerships) aimed at improving retention and postsecondary readiness across Dallas High School and Innovations Academy.

District leaders are celebrating a significant rise in on-time graduation rates and innovative programs designed to boost student success in high schools.

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#OR #CareerReadiness #StudentSuccess #GraduationRates

Socorro ISD annual performance report shows district rating rises to 86; board hears school-improvement plans Socorro ISD officials told trustees that an appeal of TEA data raised the district rating from 85 to 86 and that most campuses earned A or B grades. Presenters highlighted gains in career and college measures, subgroup progress, and local improvement plans for identified campuses.

Socorro ISD's rating has surged to 86, with 90% of campuses earning A or B grades and impressive gains in college and career readiness!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #TexasSchools #EducationReform #CareerReadiness #SchoolImprovement