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If you’re an adult learner looking to make a career change quickly, short-term training can be a smart way to gain the skills that employers want, without spending years in school. Here’s how to make the most of short-term training.
When you hear “Career and Technical Education,” high school often comes to mind. But here’s the catch: real transformation can start even earlier, in middle school. That’s where things really take root.
As a parent of a child with autism, I’ve spent years navigating the education system — celebrating the wins, advocating through the challenges, and constantly asking one big question: How can I help my superhero kiddo succeed in the world of work?
We live in a world overflowing with information. Every decision, from hiring to teaching to product design, now relies on data in some way. That is why data literacy is no longer a nice-to-have. It is a core competency for every learner, educator, and leader.
For many years, students often felt they had to choose between college or a career. One path was widely viewed as academic and prestigious, while the other was seen as practical but sometimes undervalued. This way of thinking has shaped counseling conversations, curriculum design and even state funding decisions.
From the time we’re kids, we’re asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a big question — one that many students struggle to answer. Without real exposure to different career paths or learning about careers they may never have heard of, students often make choices based on limited information, missing out on opportunities that align with their skills and interests.
