National Career Development Month
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November is National Career Development Month! Here at The DeBruce Foundation, we celebrate by releasing our latest research and resources to expand career pathways nationwide.
Tune in on November 6th
You’re invited to a free, online event on November 6th for K-12 educators!
Join us for inspiration, practical strategies, and free (yes, really) classroom resources to prepare your K-12 students for bright future careers.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Brad Johnson, Bestselling Author, Global Education & Leadership Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Executive Director & COO, The DeBruce Foundation
- K-12 educators, sharing right from their elementary, middle, and high school classrooms
Free K-12 Career Resources for Your Classroom
The DeBruce Foundation’s K-12 Career Literacy resources help students explore their skills, build confidence, and connect classroom learning to future careers.
With 90+ lesson plans for elementary, middle school, and high school, activities are geared to help students at each step along their path to careers.
These lessons and activities are free and can be integrated into any curriculum. Start exploring career-building resources for your students!
Research on Employment Empowerment
The DeBruce Foundation’s Employment Empowerment Study is a nationally representative longitudinal trend survey to assess patterns of employment, income, and work conditions in America.
The 2025 data affirms the importance of Career Literacy and Network Strength. Individuals with high Career Literacy and Network Strength…
- Are 34% more likely to be currently employed
- Consider 26% more jobs outside their current career path
- Earn $44,000 more in average annual earnings
Explore Your Career Pathways
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