Our guests for this episode of College & Career Readiness Radio are Dr. Steve Regur and Ed Hidalgo from connectthework.com.

Ed Hidalgo emphasizes the importance of giving students agency in their academic and career planning, focusing on self-discovery and personal strengths.

Steve Regur discusses strategies for fostering student empowerment, including the use of personalized learning plans and reflective activities.

Both guests highlight ways that schools can use career frameworks and tools to help students connect learning to future opportunities.

Ed notes the value of career exploration starting in elementary and middle school, not just high school, to build awareness and readiness early.

Steve shares how engaging families and comm ...