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As Ag Week continues, introduce your students to Dustin Shellito. After 13 years in law enforcement, Dustin was looking for a change. He took a chance and applied for a role at Pioneer Nutrition. Today, he's the manager. Read more about Dustin: bit.ly/41FSM9o.

Our next Ag Week story is Garrett Girk. During his freshman year K-State, he was a student worker for Kansas Dept of Ag – Division of Animal Health. Today, he's still with the organization as the state animal disease traceability coordinator: bit.ly/3LCM8ck.

🚨🎥 A new Cool Careers episode just dropped! In this episode, we learn all about being an advanced manufacturing technician. Our host gets hands-on experience with the machines and discovers what it takes to launch this career. Watch with your students! youtu.be/vB2Ches3WiQ?si…

🍿🎥 The Palace Theatre in Oakley, Kansas, is run entirely by local high school seniors. These aspiring entrepreneurs gain hands-on business management experience while providing a space for the community to enjoy. Read more about this blockbuster idea: bit.ly/4iIbbJZ.

James Miller enjoys that his job keeps him on his toes — no two days are the same as a construction operator/laborer! Discover how James landed this role and his advice for others: bit.ly/3Xt2zyf.

Today’s Occupations, Tomorrow’s Opportunities is here to help students plan their futures! The tool allows users to select where they'd like to live in Kansas and a variety of preferences before providing the income needed to make those dreams a reality: bit.ly/4jhff3A.

Our first Career Hunt was a blast! Around 300 Hays middle schoolers learned about jobs in their very own community. Thank you to Hays Chamber and FHSU Career Services for partnering with us to host the event. Coming soon: instructions on how to host a Career Hunt in your community!

🔗: bit.ly/3RPEr5z Breanne Geary turned her passion for athletics into a career in sports tourism. Today, she's the manager of sports and events for the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. Breanne loves giving back to the community that gave her so much.

Our second Career Hunt was a hit! Manhattan and Onaga students heard about careers directly from local volunteers. Thank you to Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce - Manhattan, KS, Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation, K-State and Manhattan Area Technical College for partnering with us on this event.

Camp Destination Innovation helps young people learn about the range of exciting opportunities available in the Wichita area. The four-week day camp in June allows students to learn about career pathways and entrepreneurship. Register your teen today: bit.ly/42eMCyt!

🔗: bit.ly/3Gma5Fc When Gabe Kufahl was in high school, he started noticing construction projects around town and watching heavy equipment videos on social media. That's when he realized a career in construction was for him. Today, he's a heavy equipment operator.

💡 Help us shape the future of HirePaths! Please take this short survey to give us your feedback about the program and our work: bit.ly/3EOMnBe. We'll use the results to determine what's next.

April is National Financial Literacy Month! Celebrate by reading about Kansas high schoolers getting real experience operating a student-run bank. Discover how the program works, then get inspired to start one at your school: bit.ly/3Rxiwjv.

🔗: bit.ly/3RfqHRs The shows Chad Miller enjoyed as a kid (Star Wars, Gundam Wing, etc.) featured people helping others using technology. He latched onto that idea and now does the same in his career as a supplier quality engineer!

🔗: bit.ly/3Ebdnux Your student probably uses the online learning platform Xello at school. How familiar are you with the tool? From tracking what your kid is learning to communicating with their teachers, using Xello can help you actively participate in their eduction.

When Eric Martin was in college, he volunteered weekly to help feed the homeless. Those experiences ignited his passion for social work, and he never looked back. Today, he's a recovery services manager who helps with people of all ages. Read more: bit.ly/4iZNKeh.

🔗: bit.ly/4cF5dHE Middle and high schoolers have many activities to choose from. Encourage the kids in your life to consider Career and Technical Student Organizations! CTSOs are aligned to career interests and offer a range of benefits and hands-on experiences.

🔗: bit.ly/3FEmODy Skyler Fiske was the 2024-2025 Midwest Energy HirePaths Teacher Ambassador. As you plan for this upcoming school year, check out her ideas for how to use HirePaths in your classroom.

This morning, HirePaths received an Award of Merit from the Kansas Association for Career and Technical Education. We're thrilled to be recognized for our work supporting career exploration and technical education opportunities. Thank you for this honor!

✏️🧑🏽‍🎓Cade Fiske was a 2024-2025 HirePaths Teacher Ambassador. Mr. Fiske often hears his students complain about career exploration, but he uses HirePaths to help broaden their horizons. Check out his calendar for working our resources into your classroom: bit.ly/4mbes5M.