February 26, 2026
K–12 Career Preparation Grant Purchases in Action
Students use dress up and play to explore careers like optometry.
Students use dress up and play to explore careers like being a veterinarian.
Students use dress up and play to explore careers like working in construction.
Recipients of the K-12 Career Preparation Elementary School grants are bringing career exploration directly to young learners in the classroom! Grantees who opted to purchase career games and dress-up activities are utilizing these tools to foster creativity and play while helping students connect with future career pathways.
Mrs. Huver's students at Galewood Elementary in Charlotte used their new career dress-up costumes and matching job tools to explore what a “day in the life” looks like across a variety of careers.
