Finding a job in education is the start of a rewarding career that helps create a bright future for the whole community.
Students from across the region turned out for the InspirED Futures event at the SJCOE on Friday to learn about the diverse careers in the field of education. The day included a Pathway Pavilion, where students rotated through local colleges and organizations about pathways to educational careers. They also attended breakout sessions where they learned from professionals representing a variety of jobs, from high school counselor to speech language pathologist and more, who shared their own career journeys.
With a current and anticipated high demand for skilled workers, the educational field is one of our region's highest-priority industry sectors.
Aniya, a student in the SJCOE's one.Program arrived ready to see how InspirED would help her plot her way from high school student to PE teacher. "It feels good to have people to help me get to where I need to be."
Organized by the SJCOE College and Career Readiness department, the InspirED Futures event is funded through a WE Will! K16 Workforce and Education Collaborative grant. The collaborative was formed to address systemic barriers and bridge educational gaps for underrepresented students within the Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties. It's a collection of educational and other partners throughout the region, including the SJCOE, led by the University of California, Merced.