Career Readiness
Strategies for career development and adapting to future technology and economic trends
Meet the Speakers
MASTERCLASS:
Flux: Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change
APRIL RINNE
World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Flux Author
MASTERCLASS HIGHLIGHTS
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Reframing Change as a Superpower: Transform your mindset by embracing change as a superpower rather than a setback.
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Eight Actionable “Flux Superpowers”: Gain eight practical "flux superpowers" to confidently navigate constant uncertainty.
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Global and Cross-Sector Expertise: Learn from a globally respected advisor with experience across sectors and continents.
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Personal Storytelling that Resonates: Be inspired by real stories that connect personal resilience to professional growth.
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Urgent Relevance for Educators: Equip yourself for today’s challenges with tools tailored to education’s evolving future.
MASTERCLASS:
Hope for Tomorrow's Talent
DR. DALE MARSDEN
Founder, Educator, and Superintendent
In this masterclass, Dale Marsden, a top leader in education and workforce transformation, challenges us to rethink how we prepare students for life beyond school. Drawing from decades of experience and research on hope, engagement, and real-world learning, he makes a compelling case that the system, not students, is the root of today’s readiness crisis. You’ll discover how communities, schools, and employers can work together to build hopeful, relevant, and future-ready ecosystems where every student is believed in and prepared to thrive.
MASTERCLASS:
What's Next and Preferred Futures
DR. RICH FELLER
Professor Emeritus, University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, Senior Research Scholar, Former President of the National Career Development Association
In “‘What’s Next’ and Preferred Futures,” Dr. Rich Feller invites participants to rethink career readiness through a bold, human-centered lens. Drawing on decades of global experience, Dr. Feller guides learners through powerful tools, reflective exercises, and transformative frameworks that move beyond outdated definitions of success. From reimagining careers as adaptive journeys to addressing the impact of exposure, identity, and purpose, this masterclass empowers educators and professionals to design lives and careers with intention. With warmth, wisdom, and insight, Dr. Feller delivers a dynamic experience that blends motivation, collaboration, and actionable strategy for anyone navigating change or guiding others through it.
MASTERCLASS:
Gaps, Leaps, & Sabbaticals: How to Design Transitions throughout Education & Careers
VICTOR SAAD
Founder & CEO, Experience Institute
MASTERCLASS HIGHLIGHTS
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Learn how to turn uncertainty into momentum by designing learning experiences rooted in action and reflection.
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Discover the power of small, intentional “leaps” as a framework for personal and professional transformation.
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Gain tools to help students build clarity and confidence through real-world projects and experiential learning.
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Explore how storytelling and community can transform career transitions into purposeful journeys.
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Walk away with a replicable process for guiding learners through change with curiosity, creativity, and courage.
MASTERCLASS:
Flip the Model: How Looking Beyond Job Titles Helps Students Thrive
JP MICHEL
Founder @ SparkPath
Asking ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ is no longer serving students. This question perpetuates the myth that they will be just one thing: one profession or one job title. This is no longer true. What is much more likely is that students will work on several different challenges, problems and opportunities over the course of their lives.
To prepare for the future of work, we need to move students away from job titles and shift their focus to the challenges that exist in the world. This simple shift helps students broaden their horizons and get excited about their future. Discover the stories of schools that are flipping the model through the Challenge mindset and how they are transforming their approach to college and careers.
MASTERCLASS:
Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce
HANS MEEDER
Sr. Fellow for Education and Workforce Innovation, YouScience
Every successful CTE system or individual program has an active Advisory Committee that provides support and guidance. While Advisory Committees come in many shapes and sizes, there are key elements that all effective committees share. During this masterclass, delivered by Hans Meeder, well known author and speaker in the field of Career Connected Learning, you will discover the key elements of effective advisory committees and gain practical tips for how to energize your committee for greater involvement and impact.
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Programs and Masterclasses
Interview format - host Dr. Kevin J Fleming
Interview format - host Dr. Kevin J Fleming
Interview format - host Dr. Kevin J Fleming
Interview format - host Dr. Kevin J Fleming
Interview format - host Dr. Kevin J Fleming
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