Blog / Career connected learning creates interstellar opportunities for students
Career connected learning creates interstellar opportunities for students
By YouScience | Posted August 28, 2024
Explore the power of career-connected learning and how programs like Starborn Academy are helping students build real-world skills that benefit both students and industry. Featuring interviews with educators, business leaders, and students, the video highlights the collaboration between schools, companies like UpLift Aerospace, and local governments to create hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for in-demand careers.
Discover insights from key voices, including:
Bobby Sebastian – College and Career Awareness Educator, Salt Lake Center for Science Education, Bryant Middle School
Josh Hanes – CEO, UpLift Aerospace
Peter Van Mondfrans – Director of Workforce Development, YouScience
Brian Pantle – Project Manager, Department of Economic Development, Salt Lake City
Matthew Smith – Principal, Salt Lake Center for Science Education, Bryant Middle School
Max Francis, Peter Lundmark, Adeline Wright – Students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education, Bryant Middle School
Learn how the Starborn Academy is opening new doors for students by connecting them with aerospace opportunities, and how YouScience is empowering schools to implement career-guided learning that aligns with industry needs.
Visit https://youscience.com today to schedule a demo or purchase Aptitude & Career Discovery.
We are thrilled to announce our final keynote speaker for the Utah Charter Network Fall Symposium on August 4th at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi:
Amy Huggins from Raise The Future!
Amy will be presenting on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)—a groundbreaking, evidence-based approach to supporting children with trauma histories and behavioral challenges. TBRI® offers a powerful, compassionate alternative to traditional behavioral and cognitive therapies.
Grounded in neuropsychological research and informed by deep humanitarian values, TBRI® is reshaping the way educators, counselors, and caregivers connect with and heal children impacted by trauma. Amy will share real-world best practices and actionable strategies to implement this transformative model in your schools and communities.
Don’t miss this inspiring and practical session that promises to leave you better equipped—and deeply moved.
Join us August 4th as we come together to celebrate, learn, and grow at the Utah Charter Network Fall Symposium.
Day 1: CelebratEd Symposium – August 4 Day 2: AI Instruction + Training – August 5 (Attendees may be eligible to receive$200 from the state!)
If you have already replied, you’re all set — no need to reply again. We simply want to clarify the need for specifying the number of days you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.
We’re grateful to the Utah State Charter School Board for generously covering the cost ofboth days, and you will earn 1 re-licensure point per hour of attendance. And as always we will have our prize giveaway, including our two $500 gift card drawings!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Kim Frank
August 5
Utah Charter Network Fall Symposium - CelebratEd Symposium
We are thrilled to announce our final keynote speaker for the Utah Charter Network Fall Symposium on August 4th at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi:
Amy Huggins from Raise The Future!
Amy will be presenting on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)—a groundbreaking, evidence-based approach to supporting children with trauma histories and behavioral challenges. TBRI® offers a powerful, compassionate alternative to traditional behavioral and cognitive therapies.
Grounded in neuropsychological research and informed by deep humanitarian values, TBRI® is reshaping the way educators, counselors, and caregivers connect with and heal children impacted by trauma. Amy will share real-world best practices and actionable strategies to implement this transformative model in your schools and communities.
Don’t miss this inspiring and practical session that promises to leave you better equipped—and deeply moved.
Join us August 4th as we come together to celebrate, learn, and grow at the Utah Charter Network Fall Symposium.
Day 1: CelebratEd Symposium – August 4 Day 2: AI Instruction + Training – August 5 (Attendees may be eligible to receive$200 from the state!)
If you have already replied, you’re all set — no need to reply again. We simply want to clarify the need for specifying the number of days you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.
We’re grateful to the Utah State Charter School Board for generously covering the cost ofboth days, and you will earn 1 re-licensure point per hour of attendance. And as always we will have our prize giveaway, including our two $500 gift card drawings!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Kim Frank
August 6
BSTA CTE Fall Meeting
August 16
Duncan Aviation PVU Open House
Duncan Aviation is planning its first Open House event on Saturday August 16th at our facility in Provo in the hopes of continuing to build our presence in the wider local community and to get people excited about careers in aviation. We are looking to have this event be family friendly for all ages with tours of our facility, a bouncy house, hands on demos, Duncan Aviation planes on site, food trucks, and more!
**Group discounts available for 3 or more registrants from the same school***
$449 / $359 for Community Partners
This comprehensive training is designed for Title VI Coordinators in K-12 and higher education settings who are responsible for ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Participants will gain a solid understanding of the legal foundations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including relevant regulations, policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and key court decisions shaping implementation. The training will explore how Title VI intersects with other federal mandates, such as the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA), and will cover essential responsibilities such as investigating complaints, responding to incidents of discrimination, and developing policies and procedures to prevent and address discriminatory practices.
Attendees will engage in scenario-based learning and receive compliance tools, templates, and resources to support proactive program management. This training equips Title VI Coordinators with the legal insight and practical strategies needed to foster an inclusive, nondiscriminatory educational environment.
Registrants must be present for at least 80% of the duration of the training to receive a certificate of completion.
September 24
TSA Fall Leadership Conference
All
September 30
CTE/WBL Specialist Meeting
Attendees: All CTE Specialists and WBL Coordinators
October 1
FBLA Fall Leadership Conference
All
October 1
CTECC
October 2
FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference
All
October 7
HOSA Fall Leadership Conference
All
October 8
Advanced Manufacturing Secondary Conference
Attendees: High School/ Junior High Tech Ed Educators (Robotics, Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing)
Tentative: Health Partnership Council Advisory Mtg
October 15
CTE Consortium Meeting
October 20
Drone Endorsement
October 23
Tentative Utah County Diesel Tour
Utah County
October 25
Drone Endorsement Fly Day
November 1
Drone Endorsement Fly Day
November 1
UDTP Advisory
All CTE Directors, Invited educators
November 3-8
HOSA Week
November 5
CTECC
November 7
Tentative: Health Career Fair
November 8
Drone Endorsement Fly Day
November 11
Veterans Day
November 13
504 Meeting
November 14
SLCC Art & Media High School Workshop Day - Save the Date
Save-the-Date announcement for our annual SLCC Art & Media High School Workshop Day, which will be held during the morning on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at our South City Campus (1575 S. State Street). This event is open to 9th-12th grade students to participate in exciting workshops led by our faculty covering topics like film, media, photography, fashion, graphic design and more. The workshops are open to all high school students with instructor approval, with a small registration fee to cover lunch and supplies.
We’ll send out complete information early in the Fall semester, including the workshop lineup (which typically includes mostly technical and digital art/media topics). Please feel free to share these initial details with any contacts who might be interested, and feel free to contact me with any questions.
