Just how impactful is a student’s learning experience on their future career outcomes?
The conventional, slow-paced, didactic type of classroom learning only does so much to help students harness the skills needed to thrive as future professionals. A Mitchell Institute report stated that schools involved in collaborating with both industry and community partners can “help spark students’ curiosity and open students to a range of new and emerging professions,” especially when it comes to building capacity for STEM occupations.
Having attended Brooklyn Tech, one of New York City’s specialized high schools, I know of a wide number of facilities and activities that give students opportunities to gain real-world experience before college and, eventually, the workforce. Budding architects have dedicated time and resources to design plans for residential projects; …
