Middle School Career Exploration
The Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation is matching all donations up to $20,000 received by May 31, 2023 in support of creating a Middle School Career Exploration Guide. Please consider making a donation to help youth as they plan for their futures!
“The experience was very eye-opening, and I enjoyed it. I think it gave me some insight on what job I might choose in the future.”Participating Student
Middle school is the ideal time to help students begin to explore interests and related career options. Careers CLiC is developing an age-appropriate career exploration guide for middle schools which will include:
- Activities for students in grades 6-8
- Lesson plans for educators
- Youth workforce development materials for employers
- Resources for parents and guardians
Benefits:
- Develops interests
- Expands awareness of local jobs
- Fosters community engagement
- Sparks conversations with adults
- Links education with career pathways
- Inspires personalized & extended learning
- Enhances goal setting
- Equips students for high school planning
New Hampshire and Vermont middle schools will have access to the new Guide once it is developed.
Business leaders can Volunteer to participate as classroom speakers and by hosting students in their workplaces.
Anyone can Make a Donation to support youth career development!
“Students were able to see how different skills are used within one company/one job!”
Participating Employer