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Newton County School District earned Mississippi's District of Innovation award for starting career exploration in pre-kindergarten and creating partnerships that connect students to real-world opportunities. First graders practice job interviews while sixth graders shadow professionals in fields they dream of entering.
A simple field trip to a silica plant four years ago grew into a program connecting 160 middle schoolers with possible futures. One parent's email proved the idea was working better than any data could show.
Three thousand students connected with 126 employers at Austin's 13th Annual Youth Career Fest, discovering career paths in healthcare, technology, trades, and more. The free event has become one of Central Texas's largest youth workforce development programs.
Murrieta Fire & Rescue is giving teens a chance to explore firefighting careers through hands-on training. Applications are open now through February 28 for youth ages 14 to 21.