Alyssa Stromberg

One take away was the importance of of continuing professional development in order to better support students in career readiness and future planning.  Career pathways, workforce needs and industry expectations are constantly changing, so educators must continue to learn and adapt to provide students with relevant opportunities and guidance.

The importance of helping students develop practical job search and career readiness skills before they enter into the workforce.  Students benefit from understanding how to build resumes, complete applications, prepare for interviews, communicate professionally and utilize job search resources effectively.

This module taught the importance of helping students understand current occupational trends and the growing demand for high skill, high wage careers.  Students need exposure to careers that are evolving due to technology, workforce shortages and changing industry needs.  Having this information helps them make better informed decisions. 

The importance of helping students understand that further education can look different for every student, which ever path way they choose can provide valuable opportunities for growth and success.

The importance of extended learning experiences in helping students connect classroom learning to real world opportunities.  Extended learning experiences help students build employability skills, these experiences allow students to better understand potential career paths while they develop skills that will benefit them beyond the classroom.

I took the importance of having individualized education and career goals that are flexible, realistic and connected to their personal goals and strengths.  It is also important to have students set short and long term goals while teaching employability skills such as communication, teamwork, responsibility and problem solving.

This module expressed the importance of individualized education and career plans for each student that are flexible, realistic and connected to their personal goals and strengths. Students benefit when they are given opportunities to explore careers, reflect on their interests, abilities and understand how their education connects to future opportunities.

Career development is not just about choosing a job, but helping students better understand themselves, build confidence and recognize how their skills can transfer into future opportunities.

I will maintain regular communication with my students and industry partners, conducting regular check ins, and using evaluations and reflections to monitor student growth

I learned the importance of having clear procedures, expectations, and documentation in place for successful work based learning  in place for successful work based learning experience.  Strong organization and consistent follow ups are essential for creating positive and meaningful experiences.