Norman Valdez

July 3, 2014

Teach for tomorrow: Career education and student engagement

By Annelise Welde (Cannexus15 GSEP Award Winner) Career education, student engagement, and social justice are linked, as students’ career aspirations are influenced by their ethnic affiliations and socioeconomic conditions (Porfeli, Hartung, & Vondracek, 2008). In this paper, I will underscore the importance of career education in promoting positive life outcomes for all students.