TK-12 Career Readiness
Career Connected Schools
Connecting education to career pathways for student success.
Introduction
Welcome to Career Connected Schools, an essential initiative by OC Pathways focused on embedding career readiness into daily instruction. Our mission is to equip students for their future careers by aligning each student's unique strengths, interests, and values with the RIASEC framework, fostering agency and self-awareness through dialogic methods. At Career Connected Schools, we strive to empower students with the skills and confidence needed to navigate and succeed in an evolving workforce.
Career Connected Schools
The RIASEC Framework
What is RIASEC?
The RIASEC is a framework that describes people, activities, and work environments. It helps students identify their interests and connects them to potential career paths. The RIASEC model stands for:
The Dialogic Method
What is the Dialogic Method? The dialogic method is a question-based approach to career conversations, emphasizing interactive, two-way communication between educators and students. This method fosters an open and collaborative environment where students engage in dialogue, share perspectives, and co-construct understanding and solutions.
Key Components of Career Connected Schools
Career Conversations
Ongoing career conversations are integral to student success. These conversations are embedded into everyday teaching and learning, helping students explore careers and develop occupational identities.
Family and Community Involvement
Family participation in career-connected learning is crucial. We engage a wide range of community partners to support career readiness and provide meaningful career experiences for students.
Student Career Plans
Students regularly monitor, share, and update their career plans. Our approach is informed by internationally benchmarked best practices to ensure effective career readiness.
Get Involved! Become a Career Connected School and join a community dedicated to career readiness. For more information, contact:
Crystal Meyer:
Colleen Mangali: