American Student Assistance® (ASA) Programming
Crisis Proofing Today’s Learners: A Clarion Call for Change
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 | 9:15 – 10:00 AM | Kinzie Forum
Sadly, nearly half of today’s kids are not adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to do after high school. Join American Student Assistance (ASA) President & CEO Jean Eddy for a thought-provoking conversation on today’s career and workforce preparedness. In her new book Crisis-Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World, Jean explores how and why career readiness education must be revamped to prepare teens for the future. It’s a clarion call to action: if we don’t change how we approach career readiness education, we will irreparably fail our kids.
- Jean Eddy, American Student Assistance, President & CEO
- Margarita Geleske, Uncharted Learning, Chief Evangelist
Book Signing with Author Jean Eddy
Tuesday, July 16th 2024 | 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Main Gallery
Meet the author, ASA’s President & CEO, Jean Eddy. The first 50 people will receive signed copies of her book, Crisis-Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World.
Helping Them Chart Their Course: Career Exploration in Middle School
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:15 PM | Morgan Boardroom
Begin early with career exploration and self-understanding. Explore how the entrepreneurship experience in mxINCedu can help students uncover strengths and interests, aligning them with pathways from high school to college or trade school, and beyond. Discover how career exploration is integrated into the mxINCedu experience and explore new resources for deeper dives or to create foundational courses complementing mxINCedu.
- Kelly VanMeter, Uncharted Learning, Program Manager
- Jean Eddy, American Student Assistance, President & CEO
Unlocking Student Success: The Power of Entrepreneurship and Leadership Skills for Future-Readiness
Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Kinzie Forum
Gain firsthand perspectives, from education and business leaders, on the importance of entrepreneurship and leadership skills in preparing students for the future. As the conversation unfolds, alumni will offer their unique insights and testimonies, showcasing the profound influence of these skills in shaping their paths to success. Join us for a captivating session where change-makers, dedicated to empowering young minds, come together to share their stories of innovation and impact.
- Jean Eddy, American Student Assistance, President & CEO
- Michael Miles, Uncharted Learning, Founder
- Shawnee Caruthers, Getting Smart, Director of Advocacy
- Ty Lewis, INCubatoredu Alum, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Leadership Coach
- Anna Buendia, INCubatoredu Alum, Founder of Sensate