We will have two new interns joining us from IIT next week. If you scroll through past discussions in this group you will see work that was done by previous interns. Below is a graphic that I'd like to see our new team work on. It shows the stages kids need to go through to move from first grade to first job. In
this article I point to a concept map that illustrates the same idea.
I've been trying to illustrate this concept for many years. When people say "pipeline to careers" or "diversity pipeline" or "birth to work" I want them to think of a process like building a hotel. The blueprints would show what work needs to be done from when the land is cleared and a hole dug for the foundation, to when the building is finished and the last furniture is installed. You can't do the last step before you do the step previous.
Thus, kids won't be ready for 21st century jobs, unless the work from first grade through college or vocational school is done.
When people look at a graphic like this, they should be able to click into each grade level, and find information in a web library, that show how other people are helping kids at that grade level, and that points to places where they can share ideas and communicate with people working with kids at that grade level. It should even show donors who fund tutor/mentor programs working with kids at that grade level.
This type of information should be available for each grade level, or for groups, such as elementary school, middle school, high school, etc.
The challenge for our animators will be to try to convey this idea in a way that builds instant understanding and commitment among people who view their presentation.
Please post your questions and ideas and show your work plan once you start on this project.