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In the next few weeks, students around the US will return to school to learn, grow, and pursue careers. Family and Consumer Sciences is a discipline, skillset, and industry, but a movement is underway to remove Family and Consumer Sciences from schools. Join the AAFCS in asking legislators and businesses to put students first, and support the inclusion of Family and Consumer Sciences in the Advance CTE Career Clusters Framework. Click below to learn more. #FamilyandConsumerSciences #FCS #FCSEducation #BacktoSchool https://lnkd.in/e7_4CKy2

How can we prepare high school students from low-income backgrounds for upwardly-mobile professional careers while still giving them the freedom teens need to explore and choose their own paths? Increasingly, this is the question propelling the field of career and technical education (CTE), which has come a long way from its early roots in vocational-technical programs that steered students into low-wage jobs with few advancement opportunities. And, behind many CTE innovations is rigorous research to validate and improve programs’ effectiveness, including close partnerships with MDRC. In our latest 50th-anniversary impact case, read more about our collaborations with partners to advance CTE over the decades. We delve into our work with P-TECH, YouthForce NOLA, and career academies — including the dedicated teachers and alumni of the HEART Academy in Loma Linda, California, who are passionate about driving impact not only for students but also in the field of healthcare. #mdrc #mdrc50 #education #CTE #innovation #healthcare

As a #careerconsultant working on developing career pathways for high school students to earn certifications and Associate's degrees before graduation, I love reading about new and innovative ways schools are pairing together (in this case high schools and community colleges) to build accessible career development pathways for high school students. There is so much opportunity for #CTE programs and college-bound pupil progression plans to merge, creating options for high school students to earn Associates Degrees, Industry Certifications, or both before high school graduation, leading to reduced college debt and earlier career entrance for tomorrow's workforce!

Excited to share my contribution to Pursue The Passion, a career education website inspired by the statistic, “Half the American workforce dislikes what they do for a living.” Do you? 🤔 Take a read of this article, I share why I am passionate about childhood education, and let me know what you think :)

Did you know? You can now study our Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care online, perfect for all aspiring educators or those looking to advance their careers. Gain the essential foundational skills needed for a rewarding and impactful career in early childhood education, all from the convenience of your home. Whether you have a busy schedule or need flexible study options, we’ve got you covered. For more information, go to the links below.⤵ Apply for the Cert 3 course 👉 https://bit.ly/3YssIyi Apply for the Diploma course 👉 https://bit.ly/3WCn5eG #childcareeducation #careergoals #learninganddevelopment #educationmatters #blendedlearning

Introducing the Students Connected Community - an exclusive, online membership community for child life students and individuals pursuing child life certification! 🎉 We are thrilled to share this new program offering with the child life community. After many months of collaborating with child life managers, colleagues, and students/interns to discuss and discover a way we could help mitigate the child life staffing crisis, it became clear that the struggles so many child life students face play a critical role in the continued growth of the field (among many other significant factors we are also aware of!). From the complicated and ever-evolving application process, changes in practicum requirements, and extremely competitive application process, child life students and clinical supervisors alike are burning out in the process. We make the entire process (applying for an internship to landing your first CCLS job) so much easier by putting everything a child life student needs onto one platform! The Students Connected Community is a membership portal that includes: 💜 Weekly Office Hours with Academic & Student Support Advisors who are experienced CCLSs, clinical supervisors, and professors 💜 Monthly workshops to prepare you for applications, interviews, clinical experiences, etc. 💜 General Forum to collaborate with peers and Academic & Student Support Advisors 💜 One-on-one support services including a resume review, mock interview, essay review, and quarterly mentoring sessions (***services vary depending on membership tier) 💜 Resources and ACLP documents organized in one place, including access to unique and curated resources/guides only available to this exclusive community to help you stand out among the rest! Choose from a MONTHLY, ANNUAL, or PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP! To celebrate the end of Child Life Month and the launch of this new program, we are offering 10% off all ANNUAL and PREMIUM memberships until April 15th. Use code: CHILDLIFEMONTH Go to https://lnkd.in/eaW3nPnV or click the following link to sign: https://loom.ly/b4gxEn0 #childlife #childlifestudent #childlifespecialist #studentsupport #childlifementor #academicadvisor

Are you interested in early childhood education jobs? Check out the blog to understand job options and the employers in the ECE job market, how to acquire an early childhood education degree and the required skills. https://bit.ly/44hqG3n #Uopeople

📣 INTERN SPOTLIGHT 📣 Luis Merlos is completing his practicum hours with the San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Foster Care Assessment Team before graduating from California State University, Stanislaus with a Master’s in Social Work. After graduating, he plans on applying to the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker and promoting to a clinician position while continuing to work with justice-involved youth. In the future, he aims to reach his career goal of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing services to teens in a school-based setting. Reflecting on his practicum experiences Luis's main takeaway is the realization that there is always more to learn, even as he nears the end of his program. Social work, along with its context, is constantly shifting and evolving, necessitating continuous development alongside these changes. He believes that seeking out ongoing learning opportunities is crucial for the benefit of the people served. Luis advises incoming students to recognize their own competence, as it is easy to worry about making mistakes. The practicum period is a time for growth as a social worker, and making mistakes is a part of that growth. He emphasizes that students will be surprised by their accomplishments during these practicums, which seem to pass by quickly. Putting oneself out there is the first step, and tolerating the discomfort of growing pains is essential for reaching the potential demonstrated upon entering the program. He suggests aiming for authenticity rather than perfection. https://lnkd.in/gzGCPJd2 #LCSW #MSW #sanjoaquin #behavioralhealth #socialworker #healthcare #healthcarecareers #careerpathways #workforcedevelopment

Are you interested in early childhood education jobs? Check out the blog to understand job options and the employers in the ECE job market, how to acquire an early childhood education degree and the required skills. https://bit.ly/44hqG3n #UoPeople