""We have learned that career exploration has to be the lead domino. When students understand the work they want to do, they make smarter decisions about college and training.""
""This is about giving students knowledge and agency. When they understand their options, they can make decisions that truly fit who they are and who they want to become.""
""Armando Mexquititla, meanwhile, is exploring zoology and was surprised to learn that job growth in the field is projected to be just 2 percent over the next decade, prompting deeper reflection about the level of commitment needed to pursue such a competitive path.""
Achievement First University Prep high school students organized a student-run career fair to educate peers about future work opportunities. The event, part of the 10th Grade Foundations of Leadership course, featured sophomores presenting research on various careers. The initiative emphasizes starting with career exploration rather than college choices. Students engage in analyzing data and connecting interests to real opportunities, fostering informed decision-making about their futures. The project aims to empower students with knowledge and agency regarding their career paths.
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