by studentrg | Sep 28, 2017 | Career Pathways & 21st Century Skills, Education
We hear more often that students are beginning to consider career pathways at earlier and earlier ages. But as today’s students dream about their futures, it is essential that they have access to research-based knowledge of those career pathways. Last year, educators...
by studentrg | Sep 20, 2017 | Career & Technical Education, Career Pathways & 21st Century Skills
To many the United States is still enjoying the Industrial Age, a time that began as we entered the 19th century. As the country shifted from the agrarian age, we say the introduction of the steam engine, the iron industry, and other such developments that signaled...
by studentrg | Sep 5, 2017 | Career Pathways & 21st Century Skills
We may think that a student’s college and career choices are largely decided based on the high school experience. But recent data from the Student Research Foundation tells a more complicated story. As this infographic depicts, high school experiences rank sixth, from...
by studentrg | Aug 22, 2017 | Career Pathways & 21st Century Skills, Education
Yes, some form of postsecondary education is important in today’s world and today’s economy. But as many continue to question the value of earning a four-year degree, it is equally important to understand the jobs that may be available to today’s – and tomorrow’s –...
by studentrg | Aug 18, 2017 | Career Pathways & 21st Century Skills, Education, STEM
With more and more high schools emphasizing the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education for all of their students, an important issue has been raised. How does one effectively recognize those students who are excelling in STEM? In...
by studentrg | May 3, 2017 | Career Pathways & 21st Century Skills, Education
Many in the education community speak of the importance of a postsecondary education for all of today’s learners, and rightfully so. As young people make the transition from school to career, there are many important lessons, skills, and experiences that postsecondary...