Empowering Students for Career Success in a Changing World

Advertisement

Originally published in TEACH Magazine, January/February 2018 Issue

By Meagan Gillmore

If students can’t specifically define their career goals, don’t think they’re avoiding the question. They could just be more aware of the situation than anyone realizes.

Teachers have always tried to make their lessons relevant to the world outside the classroom. High school teachers especially have always been a “lighthouse to look out there and see what’s evolving,” says Ron Canuel, president and CEO of the Learning Partnership, an organization that helps prepare students for the workforce.

If that’s true, teachers are shining the light on an environment of constant change. Today’s students are inheriting a world of job disruption. According to a 2016 report from the World Economic Forum, more than 7 million jobs could be lost worldwide between 2015 and 2020.

More and more, the jobs available are low-paying contracts, often without benefits and pensions. An aging population means people may work for longer, and need to be re-trained several times throughout the multiple careers they may have.

Granted, anxiety about the future is not new, but today’s students face many new challenges. More recent technologies—like 3D printing, cloud technology, or devices connected to the Internet—drive many work and labour changes. Unprecedented amounts of information are now available instantaneously, causing information overload and social anxiety.

Gone are the days where students could assume specific education will lead to a specific job.

Subscribe to Keep Reading

🔑 You’re one step away from unlocking premium content.
Subscribe now for just $15.99/year and get full access!
If you’re already subscribed, please .

Meagan Gillmore is a freelance writer in Toronto, ON.

Education News

Introducing a New STEM Resource for Girls: The WISE Girls Toolkit

The toolkit is a practical, research-informed resource designed to foster STEM confidence in girls by blending identity work, mentorship, and hands-on STEM engagement.

Reading Engagement Insights Added to Beanstack’s AI-Powered Benny

Beanstack expands its responsible use of AI to measure students’ positive experience with reading.

National Principals of the Year Announced

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) have named the 2025–26 National Principals of the Year.

Is Your Child’s Literacy on Vacation? How Parents Can Beat the Summer Slide

Did you know students can lose up to two months of learning progress over summer break? Here's how to tackle the “summer slide” and keep kids engaged.

Join Our Newsletter

Get 10% off a subscription, monthly giveaways, and the latest updates—straight to your inbox!

Meagan Gillmore
Meagan Gillmore
Meagan Gillmore is a freelance writer in Toronto, ON.

Advertisement

Read More

Introducing a New STEM Resource for Girls: The WISE Girls Toolkit

The toolkit is a practical, research-informed resource designed to foster STEM confidence in girls by blending identity work, mentorship, and hands-on STEM engagement.

Ready or (Definitely) Not: Learning to Teach in a Pandemic Classroom

To many in the field, a poor first year of teaching is the first step in an accepted, almost ritualistic career timeline. Perspectives on a teacher’s first year seem to have shifted, though, since my generation entered the workforce.

Reading Engagement Insights Added to Beanstack’s AI-Powered Benny

Beanstack expands its responsible use of AI to measure students’ positive experience with reading.

National Principals of the Year Announced

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) have named the 2025–26 National Principals of the Year.

Guardians of the Coast: Building Kids’ Confidence Through Art

I was recently involved with an art exhibition in the Thanet District of Kent, England, that helped students see themselves as artists, advocates, and changemakers.

Is Your Child’s Literacy on Vacation? How Parents Can Beat the Summer Slide

Did you know students can lose up to two months of learning progress over summer break? Here's how to tackle the “summer slide” and keep kids engaged.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

casino su | link sopcast bong da hom nay | casino heist | royal casino online | virgin slots mobile | online casino pay by sms | john wick 1 | bilutv net | tần suất | magic boxes slot | slots 79 | trang chủ ku casino | bongdalu truc tiep | mơ thấy tiền đánh con gì | y8 2 người | online slots tips | how many slots for asia in world cup | fun88 casino | lời giải hay lớp 5 | đăng ký jun88 jun88.casino | xo so mien bac 8888 | live casino free play | cách tải minecraft 1 18 | phu quoc casino hotel | casino lừa đảo bạn như thế nào | vegas casino resort | online slots real money paypal | nguyên nhân dẫn đến chiến tranh thế giới thứ 2 | model casino | xóa trang trong word | đăng ký jun88 jun88.casino | nhạc đám cưới tiếng anh | thư viện phật giáo | bonus bear slot | choi roblox | game casino truc tuyen | cửa hàng royal casino | doraemon tập dài mới | dead target | tylenhacai | ahti casino | bet88 casino | free slots | six acrobats slot | king 86 | doraemon nobita và cuộc chiến vũ trụ | sidewinder slot | borgata online casino nj | goblins cave slot | top online casino that accepts neosurf | witches wealth slot | jun88 jun88.casino | spin palace casino real money | tructiepdagathomo |