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Launch Skillsville- Help K–2 Students Learn About Careers

By Janae Douglas

April 30, 2025

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Career development starts early, and elementary school counselors are vital in the process.  Learn about Skillsville, a free program funded by the Department of Education’s Ready to Learn grant and developed by Twin Cities PBS for teaching our youngest learners all about careers. Understand the research base for Skillsville and the many resources available, including lesson plans, paper and digital games, e-books, 11-minute television episodes, hands-on activities (e.g. role-plays), family programs and so much more. Learn how easy it is to bring Skillsville to your school – all at no cost.

Learning Objectives: After viewing this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Articulate the purpose of the Skillsville program
  2. Describe the research foundation of Skillsville
  3. Define how to access next steps for implementing the Skillsville program at your school

Presenters:

  • Momo Hayakawa, Ph.D., Managing Director of Child Development and Research, Twin Cities PBS (TPT)
  • Jennifer R. Curry, Ph.D., NCC, Professor, Louisiana State University

original air date: April 30, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern