State Perspectives: Inspire and Innovate with Career-Connected Learning

Literacy is more than just a foundational skill; it’s core to the development of durable skills that drive career and life success. And it’s these competencies that empower everyone to navigate challenges, build meaningful relationships, and address complex issues with confidence and resilience. That’s why, as the demands of the workforce dynamically evolve, developing durable skills is no longer just an educational priority—it is a societal imperative.
In this panel session, inspirational state educational leaders will examine innovative approaches to career exploration and readiness that bridge the gap between literacy proficiency, durable skills, and the world of work. They’ll share their own career-connected learning strategies that assess reading skills in the context of in-demand careers so everyone can simultaneously build the literacy and durable skills they need to succeed in life and in the future of work.