Microsoft has done it again. They just recently unveiled a new free online course called CareerForward that is aimed at getting students thinking what they want to do with their lives, what career they want to pursue, and what skills they will need to suceed in that career.
The site is set up to help middle- and high-school students learn about the 21st-century jobs that may be awaiting them when they are ready to graduate. It also teaches them how to take charge of their own education.
CareerForward is organized into four modules that asks students to think about their own interests, abilities, and values, and then to explore job titles, social networks, and assess their ability to manage money.
"Students and the career choices they make are critical to the talent pipeline and future business prosperity in the U. S.," said Anthony Salcito, general manager of U. S. public-sector education at Microsoft. "CareerForward encourages the development of a skilled workforce, as it helps young citizens explore global opportunities and recognize the importance in jobs of the future."
What a wonderful opportunity for our students to get a head start on their career and college exploration. With our new focus as a College Preparatory Middle School, this is a very timely resource to be explored and utilized.
Visit the site at http://nroc.careerforward.org/careerforward/
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