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Imagine...

A unique and immersive experience that inspires students, equips educators, supports employers, and empowers communities.


That’s Career Jam™ - the most powerful workforce solution that puts students first.

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Founded in 2017 to educate students about the diverse career pathways in their local community.
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Since our founding, we have reached over 16,000 students in the Capital Region of NY.
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Each student gets survey results matching their skills & aptitudes to recommended career clusters to explore.
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During each event, there is employer representation from each of the 16 career clusters.

Career Jam Explore

Check out Career Jam™ Explore from Fall 2023 in the Capital Region of NYS.

 

This past year, over 6,000 eighth & ninth graders explored local careers pathways through hands-on skills demos!

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By highlighting local careers, we're influencing students' course of study and shaping the region's talent pipeline.

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School Districts

Career Standards Amplified!

Dynamic and unforgettable career exploration & enrichment programs to inspire your students' imaginations about what careers are possible in your region.

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Employers

Shape & Build your future workforce!

 Career Jam provides unique opportunities for students, educators and families to learn about diverse career pathways in your community.

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Economic & Workforce Development Organizations

Build a sustainable workforce pipeline!

Promote Career Jam as part of your business  retention and expansion (BRE) strategies. Provide a fresh approach to immediate job and training needs.

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"We learned about new jobs and careers in the community we've never heard of before. We also learned about what it is like in the workplace, more specific than a job description. Thank you again for making such a good experience for us to learn!"

Alexis, 8th Grade

Hear from Community Leaders...

“WDI has a mission of “Growing and Keeping Good Jobs in New York.”  In order to do that we must be working to engage, educate and inspire the next generation.  Being a part of Career Jam allows us to do just that.  Workforce development is tied to economic development and Career Jam helps to improve our region's stability and prosperity.”

Statewide Pre-Apprentice Program, Workforce Development Institute (WDI)

Crickett Thomas-O'Dell

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