Roundtable Discussion: Middle School Career Exploration
Middle school is a critical time for helping students connect their interests, learning experiences, and future opportunities. On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12 p.m., join an interactive roundtable to explore practical strategies for designing and strengthening meaningful career exploration experiences that engage students, families, educators, and community partners.
Participants at this free, virtual convening will discuss common challenges, share promising practices and resources, and explore how career exploration can help students make informed decisions about high school pathways and future goals. Whether you’re launching new efforts or enhancing existing programs, this session offers an opportunity to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and build connections that support student career readiness.
The Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN) is designed for K-12 school districts, postsecondary institutions, employers, and community-based organizations across Illinois to share learnings about innovative, scalable, and high-quality work-based learning models. I-WIN is an initiative of Education Systems Center (EdSystems), a policy development and program implementation center within Northern Illinois University dedicated to creating a world where students have clear, unambiguous paths to college and career opportunities that equip them for meaningful participation in the global economy.
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Organization Name - Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University