Date
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location Name
G-P Atrium Stage
Name
From Classroom to Career: Student Insights on Internships and Pathways
Description
While internships are traditionally viewed merely as stepping stones into the job market, their true value often lies in personal and professional transformation. This panel features students who have utilized experiential learning not just to secure employment, but to explore their identity, develop durable skills, and build meaningful relationships. Panelists will share how their time in the field served as a catalyst for self-discovery, allowing them to clarify their post-secondary planning and consider areas for growth. This session highlights how hands-on learning fosters the human-centric skills and professional communities that sustain long-term personal and career fulfillment, as well as enhancing the connectedness between school and industry partner.
Speakers
Session Type
Panel (Educator or Student)
Track
Career, College & Life Readiness (CTE)
Secondary Track
Project-, problem- and challenge-based learning
Primary Audience
Middle/High School
Secondary Audience
General Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Inspire
MA DLCS Strands
Computing and Society, Digital Tools and Collaboration