We also shared stories from our respective backgrounds on non-linear career paths, and how to help expose those connections to students, so they're not always thinking that "degree = career".

Our group also discussed how to help students unover their own unique skills-- even if they're not related to school or work experiences, e.g., a student who was the oldest of 7 children used his experience in building responsibility through sibling caregiving to land a managerial role. Connecting those skills to the job market are valuable!