June 10, 2025

Connecting Hearts and Futures: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning with Career Exploration

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a vital piece of preparing students for life and work. Skills like self-awareness, resilience, and teamwork help students confidently explore career paths that fit their strengths and values.

All of the Career Choices series and Get Focused... Stay Focused!® materials naturally blend SEL into career readiness, supporting students as they set goals, manage emotions, and communicate effectively.
This summer, try simple strategies like reflective journaling, group projects, and mindfulness practices to help students connect their personal growth with career planning.

Join Professional Development from Anywhere!

Did you miss the two-hour Middle School Workshop today? No problem! Register for the next one on June 18th! 

We also have a variety of other online summer workshops that offer interactive, hands-on training for educators at every level. Whether you’re new to the curriculum or refining your approach, there’s a session for you—from a 6-hour Implementation Workshop to customizable options, we are here to meet your needs. 

Spots fill quickly—register today or request a custom session for your team.

No Deadline Drama—Just Recognition All Summer Long

The Career Choices Medal Program is officially in summer mode, which means the application is open all season long. That’s right—no deadlines breathing down your neck, no frantic scrambling. Just plenty of time to get recognized for the amazing work you're already doing with the Career Choices series.

Whether you’re brand new or basically a Career Choices legend, this is your moment to show off. Medal winners get the VIP treatment: public recognition, exclusive PD access, a Celebration Box (yes, with goodies), and a spotlight that says, “Look what we did.”

So go ahead—apply anytime this summer. Kick back, grab an iced coffee, and let that success sparkle.

Share Your Students’ Stories — Submit Testimonial Videos!

We’d love to see the impact in their own words! If you participated in the Student Video Project, submit your top 3–5 videos to video@academicinnovations.com for a chance to be featured. Students selected will receive a Career Choices goody bag, and you’ll earn a $50 Amazon gift card as our way of saying thanks!

If you didn't participate this year, take a look at the outline and prepare for the fall! 

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