Strategies for guiding students to career exploration opportunities

This session features a panel of education professionals discussing how to engage students meaningfully in career exploration at the FutureFWD Summit. They explore key challenges and effective solutions, offering actionable strategies for implementing career-connected learning that inspires students to pursue career paths aligned with their strengths.

Key takeaways:

  • Engaging students early in career exploration and skill development.
  • Building career pathways that support CTE (Career and Technical Education) growth.
  • Strengthening the connection between education, industry, and real-world opportunities.

Why watch?

In this panel, education leaders share strategies and best practices for helping students connect their learning to real-world careers. Gain insights on how to enhance career exploration opportunities and create pathways that prepare students for success beyond the classroom.

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Speakers

Rod Belnap
CTE Director, Weber School District (moderator)
John Anderson
CTE Director, Cache County School District
Mike Hassler
WBL Coordinator, Washington County School District
Jeanna Grover
CTE Director, San Juan School District
Dave Reiff
Regional Academic Pathways Coordinator, Utah Technical University