Career readiness ideas from Jebbee

Notes from the pathfinders.

Career-readiness thought leadership, classroom stories, and what we're learning about how students choose their futures — from The Spark and the Jebbee team.

For Businesses

What Businesses Often Misunderstand About Gen Z Entering the Workforce

As Gen Z continues to enter internships, entry-level roles, and early career pathways, businesses are quickly realizing something important: this generation is not simply a younger version of…

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Career Readiness

Beyond the GPA: Why Real-World Experience Matters More Than Grades Alone

Grades matter. But when students eventually enter an interview, apply for an internship, or begin their first job, employers are interested in something a transcript cannot always show: What can you actually do?

The Spark

Students Need to See Adults Who Love Their Work

Some days are exhausting. Some days are overwhelming. Still, I love my days as an assistant principal. Too many young people never see this side of work…

Career Readiness

Bridging the Gap Between Classrooms and Careers with Jebbee

A few weeks ago, I sat across from a senior who had done everything right. He had good grades, was involved in sports and extracurriculars, he was…

Durable Skills

From the Stage to the Workforce: Why Durable Skills Matter More Than Ever

Before I became an assistant principal and instructional leader, before I coordinated testing schedules and talked career readiness in conference rooms, I…

The Spark

From Fatigue to Forward Motion

My career in education began in 1997, when I was 22 and hired to teach high school English and theatre. At the time, classroom technology was limited to…

Classrooms

Career Readiness Belongs in Every Classroom

Here's the truth all educators know: every classroom is a career-readiness classroom. When we intentionally weave authentic, purpose-driven experiences into…

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