Congrats to Our Medal Winners; Apply for a Career Choices Medal; New Workshops Available; The Answer to Gen Z Struggles

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April 22, 2025

 
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Announcing Newest Round of Medal Winners!

We’re excited to honor the following schools for earning a Career Choices Medal—a testament to their exceptional commitment to student success and excellence in bringing the Career Choices series to life.

  • Golden Valley Charter School
  • Hoopeston Area High School
  • Ghidotti Early College High School
  • Benicia High School
  • Arlington High School
  • Bear River High School

Thank you for your dedication to empowering students with the tools to plan, dream, and achieve. Your leadership is shaping the future, one student at a time.

Want to join this amazing group and showcase the impact you’re making?

Apply below to become a Career Choices Medal School!

 
 
 

Apply for a Career Choices Medal and Get Recognition, Prizes, and Exclusive PD

This is your moment to be recognized for the life-changing impact you’re already making. The Career Choices Medal isn't just a badge (though yes, you get one!) — it’s a spotlight on student success and your role in making it happen.

Medal Schools help students build personalized 10-year Plans, empowering them to dream bigger and stay focused. The result? More motivated students, more impactful advising, and a school culture driven by purpose and direction.

Perks? Oh yeah.

Just by applying, you're entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card and receive exclusive free professional development. Medal recipients also get a celebration box, exclusive professional development access, and public recognition for their incredible work.

This isn’t just an award — it’s an investment in your students, your program, and your legacy. You’ve earned this.

Apply today—because your hard work deserves to be celebrated!

 
 
 

Bring the Career Choices Curriculum to Life

Gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to implement the Career Choices series with impact. Our hands-on workshops support both new and experienced educators with expert guidance and classroom-ready resources.

Workshop Options:

6-Hour Implementation Workshop: A deep dive into the full curriculum and My10yearPlan.com® — ideal for instructors and administrators ready to launch the program.

3-Hour Overview Workshop: A fast-paced intro for administrators and support staff covering key components of the curriculum.

2-Hour Middle School Workshop: Tailored for middle school educators using Building a Bridge to Your Future, focused on engaging younger students in future planning.

Each session is designed to make implementation smoother and planning easier.

Register now and take the next step toward student success!

 
 
 

Gen Z is at a Crossroads, More Guidance and Options are the Answer

 
 

More than 4 million young people in the U.S. are "NEET"—not in education, employment, or training. But it’s not laziness—it’s a system that’s failing them. For too long, we’ve pushed one path: a four-year degree. It’s time to expand the conversation—more career exploration and guidance, more transparency, more pathways beyond college.

This Fortune article breaks it down. Let’s rethink how we guide the next generation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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