Crisis-proofing & preparing youth for future jobs

Show Notes

• 00:59
  American Student Assistance's role in student career exploration and development

  American Student Assistance (ASA) helps middle and high school students explore their interests and strengths through fun, digital experiences. This allows students to identify potential career paths.
• 02:41
  Exposing kids to career opportunities

  ASA's free program, Futurescape, helps students discover potential careers by matching their interests and skills to various job options. Students discover a wide range of possibilities beyond their initial aspirations and can shadow someone working in roles theyre interested in.
• 03:54
  Encouraging children to explore and try new things

  Parents can support their children by encouraging them to try new things and explore their interests. At the high school level, participating in apprenticeships or internships helps students gain practical experience.
• 08:44
  American Student Assistances student centered design for exploration

  ASAs digital experiences are created in collaboration with young people, ensuring that the platforms resonate with their interests and preferences. With over 15 million users, ASAs platform has garnered immense popularity among youth.
• 09:48
  Crisis proofing youth for future success

  Jean Eddys "Crisis Proofing Today's Learners" highlights the issue of many young people leaving high school without a plan for their careers and future. We must help youth figure out whats next for them as this is not only benefits them but the economy and society overall.
• 10:59
  Future proofing young people in a rapidly changing world

  Providing ways to help young people plan for the future as they leave school is crucial. The recent global pandemic's impact on education further underscores the importance of providing youth with the resources needed to succeed despite unforeseen circumstances.
• 13:55
  Career exploration and experiential learning in schools

  Common feedback amongst ASAs users is the lack of sufficient career exploration opportunities within traditional school settings. While some progressive teachers integrate these resources, a gap remains in universal adoption.
• 15:17
  Parental advocacy and support for career exploration

  Parents must get involved with the school system to advocate for career exploration opportunities. Additionally, parents should encourage their children to fearlessly explore and try new things, even if they might fail.