The Future Workforce Starts Earlier Than You Think | Kayla Kill | TEN Podcast
About this episode
Kayla Kill discusses the importance of early exposure to STEM and career exploration for students.
The future workforce doesn't begin in high school, college, or on someone's first day of work. It starts much earlier. In this episode of the TEN Podcast, Kayla Kill shares why early exposure to STEM, coding, problem-solving, and career exploration can have a lasting impact on a student's future. After more than a decade as an elementary educator, Kayla developed a passion for creating hands-on STEM opportunities that help students build confidence, explore new interests, and discover career paths they may never have considered. From launching a Girls Who Code club to stepping into a new Technical Science role focused on middle school students, she is committed to helping young people see what's possible. As Nebraska continues expanding computer science education opportunities, Kayla offers valuable insight into how educators, employers, and community partners can help prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce. This episode explores: • Why middle school is a critical time for career exploration • The value of learning through failure and perseverance • How STEM education develops teamwork and problem-solving skills • The impact of mentorship and industry exposure • Why…
People in this episode
Guest: Kayla Kill
Topics covered
- STEM education
- career exploration
- middle school
- mentorship
- problem-solving
- teamwork
Keywords
- future workforce
- STEM
- coding
- career paths
- education
- mentorship
- problem-solving
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Girls Who Code
Places: Nebraska
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