Alyssa Stromberg

Strong business and industry partnerships are essential to creating meaningful  work based learning experiences for students. Effective partnerships require communication, trust and a shared understanding of how work based learning benefits students and employers 

I learned the importance of intentionally connecting work based learning experiences to students individual interests. Effective work based learning opportunities should provide meaningful  hands on experiences that help students both technical and professional skills. 

Career development is strongly influenced by personal experiences, relationships, culture and life circumstances.  Career paths are often shaped by both individual choices and external factors, which means there is rarely one single path to success. Reflection, adaptability and understanding personal stories and important parts of career growth.

Career development is heavily influenced by experiences, interactions and learning opportunities throughout life.  Career choices are not always planned step by step, but are often shaped by relationships, environment, unexpected opportunities and personal growth.

Career development is not just about matching a person to a job, but also about growth, adaptability and lifelong learning.  People's interests, skills and goals can change over time, so career paths often evolve through experiences, education, and opportunities.  I learned the importance of helping students build self awareness and transferable skills rather than focusing only on one career choice.

Career development is an ongoing process that is influenced by experiences, interests, values and opportunities throughout life. there are different career development theories that help explain how make people make career choices and adapt to changes over time.

Career development is ongoing process that involves communication, professionalism, goal setting, adaptability and lifelong learning.  Success in a career is not just about getting a job, but also about continuing to grow, handle challenges and build positive relationships throughout your career journey.

Retention and transition are important parts of long term career success.  Retention focuses on maintaining positive work habits, communication, professionalism and adaptability in order to succeed in a position.  Transition focuses on handling changes in careers, responsibilities  or life circumstances in s productive and professional way. 

Preparation and commitment stages are important because they help individuals become ready, confident, and focused before entering the workforce or pursuing career goals.  Preparation includes building skills, practicing communication, creating resumes and preparing for interviews, while commitment involves showing responsibility, professionalism, and follow through.

the assessment & investigation stages are critical for truly understanding a student's strengths, interests, barriers and goals before jumping into solutions.  Effective assessment is more than just paperwork, its about listening, observing and asking the right questions and gathering information that helps create meaningful opportunities and support systems.