Join Ford Next Generation Learning on April 22, 2026 for, Career Exploration, Middle School Style!
Career exploration in middle school isn’t about scaling down high school academies—it’s about designing experiences that are developmentally responsive, engaging, and deeply connected to community.
Join us for a live webinar that highlights how two communities are approaching this work differently. Instead of replicating high school structures, they are:
- Building Portrait of a Graduate competencies through authentic learning experiences
- Partnering with nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to expand students’ awareness of career pathways
- Creating meaningful, community-connected opportunities that spark curiosity and purpose
You’ll hear practical examples of how these partnerships were formed, what student engagement looks like in action, and how these efforts support both career awareness and long-term pathway development.
Walk away with ideas and strategies you can adapt to your own middle school context—whether you’re just getting started or refining an existing approach.
Come ready to explore what’s possible when middle school career exploration is designed with intention, partnership, and a focus on the future.
Registration is required. Sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_P55CCRfTBCvjMLKn0k0Uw