Lecture on Career Readiness and American Inaugural Report

Introduction

• Session on career readiness and the American inaugural report
• Report anticipated to be published in the second week of May
• Key findings highlighted by Scott Solberg
• Hosted by Julie Lammers from American Student Assistants (ASA)
• Focus on college and career readiness starting in middle school
• Partnership with the Coalition for Career Development Center

Presenters

• Julie Lammers: Senior VP at ASA, focuses on helping kids find purpose early
• Scott Solberg: Professor at BU Wheelock College, lead researcher for the Coalition for Career Development Center
• Lydia Logan: VP at IBM, leads global education and workforce development

Main Themes

Coalition for Career Development Center

• Aims to make career readiness a top education priority
• Focus on youth developing purpose and aspiration
• Supports BIPOC youth, those with disabilities, and high-need populations
• Emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships and access to learning opportunities

American Inaugural Report

• Sets a benchmark for career readiness in the US
• Does not target specific states but provides a national perspective
• Looks at K-12 education systems, workforce systems, and collaboration
• Encourages policy makers to improve policy based on findings

Key Points from Scott Solberg

• ASA's partnership is crucial for capacity building in schools
• Importance of personalized career and academic plans
• Need for interdisciplinary collaboration across agencies
• Highlighting successful state policies (e.g., Ohio, Wisconsin)
• Emphasis on technology and asynchronous learning to support diverse learning paths

IBM's Role and Initiatives

• Lydia Logan's Perspective: Importance of community economic development plans
• IBM's P-TECH model: early college high school with work-based learning
• SkillsBuild platform: free global online training in multiple languages
• Commitment to train 30 million people by 2030
• Importance of role models and diverse workforce representation
• Emphasizes skills-based hiring and learning

Challenges and Opportunities

• Great Resignation: Redefinition of work expectations and career paths
• Importance of soft skills alongside technical skills
• Need for investment in technology and career information systems
• Encouraging business-community partnerships for better alignment
• Addressing educational inequities and building students' sense of agency

Conclusion

• Recognizing the complexities and opportunities in career readiness
• The importance of imagination in redesigning educational models
• Urgency in developing personalized and inclusive educational pathways

These notes aim to capture the essence of the session on career readiness, the American inaugural report, and related discussions, highlighting the key points and initiatives discussed by the presenters.