You can’t prepare for a job if you don’t know that job exists or you don’t have the requisite skills. Ed Prizes, the U.S. Department of Education’s series of prize competitions, is increasing access to career and technical education (CTE). These multistage open innovation challenges are lowering barriers for underserved communities and creating opportunities for all learners to connect with employers and experts in different industries. But just opening a door isn’t always enough — that’s why these challenges aim to stand up real programs to teach real skills that lead to real job opportunities.
Via Edumorfosis