Imagine...
...A unique and immersive experience that inspires students, equips educators, supports employers and empowers families.
That’s Career Jam™ - the most powerful workforce solution.
Career Jam Explore LIVE!
Career Jam Explore LIVE! from Spring 2022 in the Capital Region of NYS.
Over 1,800 eighth & ninth graders explore local careers pathways through hands-on skills demos!
Highlighting careers early influences courses of study and shapes the region's talent pipeline.
Our Mission
To empower students from all backgrounds and abilities to imagine their future.
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.
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.
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.
Goals
RETAIN
young talent by exposing all students to diverse local career paths.
BUILD
a sustainable ecosystem of students, employers, trades, and educators to develop workforce pipelines.
MEASURE
reach and impact to help deliver improved skill & career awareness.
"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
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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