{"id":13045,"date":"2026-02-12T18:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/?p=13045"},"modified":"2026-02-12T19:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:02:22","slug":"early-career-exploration-in-bvsd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/es\/2026\/02\/12\/early-career-exploration-in-bvsd\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploraci\u00f3n de carreras en BVSD: C\u00f3mo los estudiantes sue\u00f1an en grande desde temprano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Career exploration in BVSD: How students are dreaming big early<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>4 min read<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk the halls of a Boulder Valley elementary school during their Dare to Dream week, and you\u2019ll find a flurry of action and excitement. A parent in a lab coat demonstrates how to use a microscope. Kids wriggle excitedly in their seats, their hands flying into the air to play a guessing game \u2014 which mystery resume belongs to their favorite teacher?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These moments are more than just a fun break from the usual school day routine; they&#8217;re bridges to kids&#8217; futures. With funding from Impact on Education, the nonprofit supporting the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), \u201cDream\u201d programming is rolling out across the district \u2014 inspiring youngsters from pre-K to eighth grade to explore professional possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-6-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-6-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-6-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-6-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-6-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Students at Mesa Elementary learning how to examine a leaf under a microscope from a local parent and botanist\u00a0<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bringing the \u201creal-world\u201d to the classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At both the middle and elementary levels, participating schools bring in local speakers from a wide range of fields, from science and technology to the arts. So far this spring semester, more than 100 guest speakers have participated \u2014 bringing the local community directly into the classroom. 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Middle school Discover Your Dream career days are timed perfectly for eighth-graders, who are currently picking their high school electives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think so often, especially with middle schoolers, we [hear students say], \u2018oh, we&#8217;re doing this because we&#8217;re in school and we have to do it,\u2019\u201d said Zoe. \u201cThis gives them a really natural connection for them to be able to see, there are all of these paths you can take, but having foundational skills in order to get there is really important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-7-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-7-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-7-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-7-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-7-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Louisville Middle School students posing for a photo outside the ambulance they toured<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Playing with purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the younger students focus on what they can become, older students dig into the details of how they&#8217;ll navigate adulthood. For middle schoolers, this can include a life-like simulation game. Students are assigned an income, a career, and a family. They play out different scenarios \u2014 weighing complex financial decisions, such as car payments versus cell phone plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And just like in real life, they\u2019re thrown curveballs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n-808x1024.jpg\" alt=\"student art dream clouds\" class=\"wp-image-13064\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7890835835645597;width:281px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n-768x974.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n-1211x1536.jpg 1211w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n-1419x1800.jpg 1419w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/627653875_17957798865059741_6205918431779156937_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flatirons student art sharing their dream to become a hero<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>When a teacher puts a broken washing machine card onto a student\u2019s desk, the lesson shifts from career discovery to real-world trade-offs. Students must manage their income against their needs, their wants, and life\u2019s unexpected costs (like damaged appliances). This forces them to assess what they value most and try to balance financial security, time with family, and the pursuit of a professional passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the elementary program, students engage with both the art and science of career exploration. They complete an age-appropriate, evidence-based career interest survey that connects their personality traits to potential career paths. They also create art, such as a collage or a mobile, that reflects their career aspirations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investing in kids\u2019 dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The magic of this program is clear, but ensuring it reaches every student \u2014 not just a lucky few \u2014 requires a sustainable system. Despite broad buy-in, securing a dedicated budget proved challenging this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when Impact on Education stepped in, committing up to $20,000 to cover the majority of the costs and keep the elementary and middle school Dream programs going strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFunding is critical,\u201d shared Lynette Welk, BVSD&#8217;s director of career and technical education. \u201cThis program wouldn\u2019t happen without it. We can\u2019t just rely on one passionate person at a school \u2014 we must build systems that allow all students to have access to these opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most career days depend on one passionate parent or educator to lead the charge. The goal is to move past that model and make career exploration a district-wide standard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFunding is critical. This program wouldn\u2019t happen without it. We can\u2019t just rely on one passionate person at a school \u2014 we must build systems that allow all students to have access to these opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of Impact on Education\u2019s investment supports supply kits for each school \u2014 printing lesson plans, ordering books, and providing the games that bring learning to life. The curriculum is packaged at the district level, making it easier for schools to manage without as many logistical headaches. Educators and schools can adapt lessons as needed, but they have a framework to guide them. This approach provides a scalable formula for career education that improves access and opportunity for students across the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More schools, more dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dream programming began as the brainchild of Jessica Seevers, the principal of Flatirons Elementary. What started as a two-school pilot in the 2023-24 school year, has expanded rapidly with funding from Impact on Education. Last year, the program grew to 11 elementary schools and a few middle schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased funding this year is propelling that growth even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-9-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-9-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-9-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-9-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-9-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.impactoneducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Blog-Body-Wide-1200x600-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Flatirons Elementary kicking off their Dare to Dream week with an assembly led by Principal Jessica Seevers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This school year, 10 elementary and four middle schools have hosted events, with 20 more elementary schools planning to participate in the coming months. The goal is to expand early career exploration district-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe don&#8217;t want students to have career exploration by chance because one teacher planned guest speakers or career experiences,\u201d explained Lynette. \u201cWe must be diligent in creating the landscape where all students get career exploration on purpose \u2014 in each and every one of our buildings.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-green-color has-light-green-background-color has-text-color has-background\">BEFORE YOU GO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact on Education is an independent nonprofit supporting the Boulder Valley School District. 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