Career Readiness Incubator
A Maker Space for Teachers—Where Learning Meets Career Readiness
This three-session, expert-facilitated professional learning experience helps educators reimagine curriculum through the lens of authentic, future-ready learning. Using design thinking, agile tools, collaboration, and authentic learning strategies, participants create engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences that prepare students for the world beyond school—with real-world, future work skills, career awareness, and purpose-driven learning. This is where innovation, industry connection, and curriculum design come together.
What the Experience Looks Like
This is professional learning that’s hands-on, collaborative, and designed for lasting impact.
Facilitated Design Thinking Process
Uninterrupted Time to Create & Innovate
Balanced Facilitation Approach
Expert Coaching & Guest Speakers
Community Partnerships
Educators engage in collaborative workshops to redesign career readiness curriculum.
Structured time for teams to develop and refine curriculum with expert guidance.
Combining group collaboration, individual reflection, and industry insights.
Personalized coaching from leaders in authentic learning and career readiness.
Industry and community professionals join immersive design challenges.
Why It Works
We know what makes professional learning stick—and this incubator is designed with that in mind.
Equipping teachers with tools and time to reimagine a future-ready curriculum
Upskills Teachers
Using design thinking to transform student learning experiences and instructional practices
Centers Authentic Learning Strategies
Structured to provide the 25–30 hours of learning and practice needed to create deep instructional change.
Built on Research
Collaborating with industry and community partners to create career-ready education
Job-Embedded & Practical
Real partnerships with professionals provide insight, mentorship, and application that bring learning to life.
Connected to Industry & Community
“Through this incubator, I’ve realized [career readiness] is about much more than just job-specific skills. The real focus should be on building strong dispositions and agile thinking – things that help students adapt to any career path.”
—Sarah, High School Intervention, Olentangy Schools
What’s Included
We’re not just a nonprofit — we’re a team of experienced educators who have lived this work. We bring decades of classroom, district, and leadership experience into every partnership.
Three Full-Day Sessions
Scheduled at your convenience, tailored to your district’s needs
Authentic Learning Incubator
Reimagined curriculum, integrating future-ready learning with existing content.
Expert Facilitation & Coaching
Ensuring every educator gains actionable, future-ready learning experiences.
Upcoming Events
Tue, Oct 28Authentic Learning Grab and Go Virtual PD
“The Incubator was positive for my learning and teaching because the alignment between the needs of the workforce and educational practice was so strong. The quality of the instruction by the facilitator and the opportunity for agentic creativity in the application of ideas were amazing! I loved it!”
—Secondary Teacher and Participant, Spring 2025
Why Schools Choose This Incubator
We help educators bring future-ready change to their classrooms through:
Equipping teachers with tools and time to reimagine a future-ready curriculum
Hands-on practice with design thinking and authentic learning
Integration of high-demand skills like adaptability, creativity, and durable skills
Collaborating with industry and community partners to create career-ready education