Explore Careers Early: Hands-on activities in industries like healthcare, aviation, trades, and more.
Spark Motivation: Connects classroom learning to real-world careers.
Meet the Pros: Students engage with student ambassadors and industry experts to explore future career paths.
Builds Awareness: Helps students explore post-high school options early.
Informs Decisions: Supports families in planning for future pathways.
Strengthens Connections: Brings schools, families, and communities together to support student success.
Supports Student Goals: Aligns with career standards and ICAP planning.
PBL in Action: Sparks classroom connections and future project ideas.
Strengthens Partnerships: Provides opportunities to build ties with local businesses and workforce leaders.
I liked that you get to experience different careers, and it was very realistic.
~ Zuri, 6th Grade Student
It gave me different career options and experiences.
~ Aria, 6th Grade Student
Career Adventure Days was such an eye-opening experience for my child. He came home excited, inspired, and full of new ideas about his future. It really helped himstart thinking about their interests in a more focused way.
~ Tina, Mom of 5th Grade Student
Being able to watch students "out of the element" and persevere at new opportunities was an experience we could never have been able to provide them at school.
~ Mrs. Jones, Middle School Special Instruction Teacher
Talking Points:
1. “This is real-world learning our kids need.”
Career Adventure Days give students hands-on experiences with real careers, helping them understand what’s out there and how their education connects to future opportunities. It’s more than a field trip—it’s a chance to explore, ask questions, and build career awareness early on.
2. “It supports what you’re already doing in school.”
CAD aligns with career readiness goals, Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs), and helps reinforce the importance of academic skills in a real-world setting. It can complement what students are learning in the classroom.
3. “Other schools are already taking advantage of this—we don’t want to miss out.”
Many area schools are choosing to bring students because the feedback from students, educators, and parents is so positive. It's a simple way to expose students to future pathways without a big burden on teachers or staff.
Career Adventure Days aren’t just events—they’re opportunities to engage students in real-world learning that builds career awareness, critical thinking, and future readiness.
For educators ready to lead with purpose:
*Share Career Adventure Days with your leadership team
*Start conversations about bringing hands-on career learning to your students
*Use student data from CAD to inform instruction and guidance
*Connect classroom content to real career pathways
Change-makers start with one step. Let this be yours.
Subject: Request for Student Participation in Career Adventure Days
Dear [Principal/Counselor Name],
I’m writing to request our students’ participation in Career Adventure Days. These events, offered by IGNITE Pathways, are an exciting way to boost student engagement and support future readiness.
Career Adventure Days are hands-on experiences that introduce students to careers through interactive activities that build awareness, critical thinking, and real-world connections.
One of the best parts? The admission cost is similar to many other field trip opportunities in the metro area—and flexible funding options are available to help make this experience possible for all students, regardless of background.
I strongly believe this event aligns with our goals around college and career readiness and would be a valuable extension of what we’re doing in the classroom. I’d love to explore how we can make this possible for our students.
For more details or to coordinate attendance, I recommend reaching out to the IGNITE team at CAD@ignite-pathways.com.
Thank you for considering this opportunity!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information, if desired]
