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Writer's pictureBrett Kisker

Setting up Students for Empowered Careers

Updated: Aug 2


Lizzy Cook helping a PLTW team at the Make4 event at UMKC
Setting up Students for Empowered Careers | Lizzy Cook with Kipp KC Legacy team at PLTW-Make48 Competition



Factors for Building Wealth


Did you know that Career Literacy and Network Strength are the top two factors needed for individuals to build empowered careers? Employment Empowerment, a term coined by The DeBruce Foundation, refers to the ability of a person to build a career with higher wages, less risk of unemployment, and more control over their work life.


While technical skills like reading and mathematics are always important, it might be surprising to learn that they aren’t the top skills needed to build wealth and improve your work conditions!


Understanding Agilities


Agilities are more than just abilities; they represent the core strengths and interests that motivate and propel us forward in everyday tasks and careers. Being agile is exactly what it seems: it gives us the ability to pivot and adapt to the challenges of an ever-changing economy. The DeBruce Foundation has identified ten critical Agilities present in every job, ranging from Organizing and Inspecting to Serving and Caring. Knowing your Agilities is one crucial step toward gaining a basic self-awareness of Career Literacy, a key component in building wealth!


Embedding Agilities into Education


In every lesson of the Make48 Innovation Experience, Agilities are highlighted, encouraging students to reflect on their activities and tasks as they innovate new products for companies. Each unit connects back to potential careers related to the steps of the product development process, providing students with opportunities to explore these roles using The DeBruce Foundation’s Career Explorer Tools. For example, a student who realizes they thrive in team-building activities will discover rewarding careers focused on creating and nurturing effective teams.


Final Thoughts


Integrating the Agilities into our curriculum at Make48 isn’t just about adding interesting content; it’s about preparing students for life beyond the classroom. By understanding and developing their Agilities, students are equipped to make informed decisions about their educational and career paths, leading to a more empowered and fulfilling future.


Are you interested in learning more about Agilities and how they can transform your educational strategy?


Visit www.agilities.org to discover your Agilities for free in just 30 minutes. You can also join us for an information session to learn more about how the Make48 Innovation Experience can provide a fun and exciting context for implementing the Agilities into any educational setting!

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