Career Awareness and Preparation
Prior meetings, sessions, and convenings have identified the need for these resources. Future Cradle to Career Convenings will seek to identify others, and work to develop and support these:
A Business-Education "translator" or Lexicon: many stakeholders have identified frustrations with understanding the language of education, business, and industry.
Professional Development / Learning Opportunities: workshops and sessions are necessary to assist the region with greater understanding of 'what and how to implement' work-based learning, school requirements, and more.
Speakers Bureau and Classroom Speaking Training: developing a resource for schools of trained speakers who can assist with school career awareness and preparation needs.
Networking: ongoing networking opportunities for schools and businesses to connect and share offerings.
Community Sessions: creating and promoting a series of community awareness sessions for families, and the community at large about the true workforce needs, and techniques and tactics for effective career exploration.