The World of Work is back for its twelfth season at The École in 2025-2026! We are delighted to be welcoming a variety of industry experts to meet our 8th Grade students in their classroom—either virtually or in person—and share their professional experience, values, background, and knowledge with them.
The World of Work (WoW) program allows our students to explore and research different careers and to learn about them firsthand from practicing professionals.
Aims
Not every child has the same interests, and not every child will have the same path to high school, college, and a career. Our aim is for our students to gain exposure to as diverse a portfolio of professions as possible and to meet experts with a vast array of different skill sets so that our students can learn just how varied the world of work is.
Process
In the initial exploration phase, our 7th and 8th graders investigate and learn about a profession, including the skills and qualifications required, the necessary training, job description, typical workload, and other relevant details. During the subsequent Meet-A-Pro phase, the students interview a career professional from the field they have been researching, asking about their background, strengths, interests, values, education, and experience.
The WoW initiative is designed to prepare each child for their future potential by encouraging them to cultivate their interests, talents, and curiosity, and to believe in themselves and their own abilities. It also provides our students with the tools they need to set objectives for future learning, establish career goals, engage with the world around them, and aspire to careers they may not have even considered. The World of Work helps each student understand that their unique strengths, interests, and values are needed in the world.
Participate
We are looking for industry experts to meet our 7th and 8th Grade students during the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in participating—in French or in English—please contact worldofwork@theEcole.org
