Increasing Opportunities for Underrepresented Students: Lessons Learned in Advising

How can we recruit underrepresented students into pathways leading to high-quality careers? What support do these students need to feel welcome and be successful in the classroom and as they transition to a postsecondary program and/or the workplace?

EdSystems, in partnership with the Illinois Education and Career Success Network, hosted a free webinar on October 31, 2023, to hear from three communities using innovative approaches for advising students, especially those from underrepresented groups, as they pursue career pathways.

Presenters:

  • Jessica Hayes, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Rockford Public Schools
  • Tina Lamb, Ed.D. College & Career Academy Coach, Jefferson High School
  • Jon T. Pieper, Career and Technical Educator, Elk Grove High School
  • Katie Shevokas, School Counselor, La Moille High School

More Events

Join the Success Network for a free webinar with JFF to learn more about emerging national research and new tools that can support the development of pathways that lead not only to careers, but to connection and choice.
Join I-WIN for a discussion on the challenges, successes, and best practices in offering in-house work-based learning opportunities.
Join the Success Network for a free webinar as representatives from the Michigan College Access Network and the Michigan Department of Education share their new toolkit for sharing the benefits of college in high school opportunities with students and families.