Building "Future Ready" Students (w/Lindsey Dixon, NAF)

Are we equipping students with the skills they need to succeed beyond the classroom?

Join Dr. Wendy Amato in this episode of Teaching Channel Talks as she sits down with Lindsey Dixon, the Vice President of Product and Innovation at NAF. Lindsey shares how NAF, a national nonprofit leader in career readiness education, leverages technology to extend its mission to high schools nationwide. Learn about the innovative KnoPro platform, designed to provide students with real career opportunities and the importance of passion-based and project-based learning. Lindsey also dispels myths about career and technical education and underscores the value of holistic educational models. Discover how NAF evolves to ensure all students have access to future-ready skills and opportunities.

Resources for Continued Learning

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Amato and Lindsey Dixon explore the essential elements of preparing students for future-ready careers. To build on this conversation and bring these practices into your school or classroom, take advantage of these valuable resources:

KnoPro connects students with real-world projects and industry mentors to develop career-ready skills. Download their Work-Based Learning Platform Overview to see how you can offer hands-on, meaningful experiences for your students.

For nearly 45 years, NAF has pioneered immersive, career-focused teaching. Their flexible programming, curriculum resources, and public-private partnerships help ensure students graduate with the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed.

Is your school preparing students for the challenges of the future? Download this resource on How to Know If Your Students Are Truly Future Ready to evaluate your curriculum, student experiences, and program design.