Big Dreams, Little Steps: Helping Kids Explore Future Careers

This session will begin with an overview of the importance of building specific human-centered skills in the age of AI, supported by key articles and survey findings. It will then move into a series of engaging, classroom-ready activities, including an exploration of college and career pathways, a group decision-making exercise focused on post-college choices, and a final scenario in which students evaluate trade-offs between remote and in-office work opportunities at different salary levels.

Teachers should attend to gain access to field-tested, ready-to-use activities that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. The session will also support educators in helping students develop stronger decision-making skills as they navigate future college and career choices.