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Key Insights from the Session:

• Modernizing Education: Traditional models are no longer enough. Schools are integrating career exploration earlier—starting in middle school—to better prepare students for real-world success.

• Pathways with Purpose: Programs like MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) help students align academic choices with career goals, encouraging more intentional learning and planning.

• AI as a Workforce Reality
  Education must keep pace with technology. Embedding AI literacy into classrooms is essential for equipping students with the skills they’ll need in a rapidly evolving job market.

• Business as a Partner: Employers are key to building the future workforce through internships, mentorship, job site visits, and real-world learning experiences.

• Cross-Sector Collaboration is Key: Strong partnerships between education, business, and government are necessary to align priorities, unlock funding, and create equitable, career-connected pathways.

Thank you to our featured speakers:

• Congresswoman Lori Trahan

• Associate Commissioner Elizabeth Bennett (MA DESE)

• Lowell Public Schools Superintendent Liam Skinner

• State Representative Vanna Howard

Special thanks to our moderator:

• Stephanie Klinkenberg-Ramirez, Board Member, Project LEARN

Thank you to Middlesex Community College for hosting, and to Project LEARNfor partnering with us on this important event.