ISTE 2026: Rethinking Career Readiness with Jamie Candee

Jethro D. Jones interviews Jamie Candee, President & CEO of Edmentum, about bridging the gap between K-12 education and career readiness.

They discuss how AI is reshaping the job market, why "durable skills" matter more than ever, and how schools can expose students to career paths early through career exploration tools, workplace internships, and real-world partnerships. The discussion touches on solutions like Edmentum's MajorClarity academic and career planning platform, and a new partnership with Roadtrip Nation that brings career interview videos directly into Edmentum Courseware.

Candee shares personal stories — including her son Milo's journey exploring baseball-adjacent careers — to illustrate how students can find purpose beyond the traditional "doctor, lawyer, teacher" track. The conversation also covers practical advice for principals looking to build career-connected learning pathways in their own schools.