Project overview
Career+™ is defined as a locally available, in-demand, high-wage job with a fully funded college education. Career+™ develops work-ready students prepared for area high-wage, in-demand careers, and the opportunity to pursue higher levels of debt-free education through employer and state funded tuition programs.
Skyepack partnered with the Greater Lafayette Commerce to improve student access to employers in the West Lafayette community. Participating area schools, Ivy Tech, and regional employers now have access to an ecosystem that helps students “connect the dots” between their education and a career. By aligning education standards with high-demand skills, the Greater Lafayette Career+™ Ecosystem will enhance and grow local and regional opportunities for students in grades K-12.
What we did for this project
Students, faculty, and employers engaged with our easy-to-use platform to improve equitable access to career opportunities. For this project, we were able to capitalize on the following goals:
- 1. Create a seamless user-experience for all stakholders
- 2. Facilitate community building and provide open communication channels
- 3. Maximize career opportunities for local high-school and community college students
- 4. Develop a hyperlocal connection that feeds a positive, sustainable pipeline of new employees
- 5. Provide curriculum and assistance to young people on preparing for the workforce
- 6. Develop resources for teachers that aligned with their standards and goals
Project results
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We are committed to creating learning experiences that last. Across schools, univerisites, and companies, our work is positvely impacting the futures of learners.
