About this Event
The Kansas Council for Economic Education, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the Center for Economic Education at Wichita State University is pleased to invite you to join us.
This workshop will equip you with valuable tools to prepare students for a technology-driven economy. Discover how emerging technologies are reshaping the job market and creating new career opportunities. Learn about bridging classroom learning with economic concepts and future-ready skills. Explore the impact of automation, AI, and digital proficiency on career landscapes, and help students navigate this evolving terrain. Empower your students with the critical thinking skills they need for adaptability, lifelong learning, and digital literacy. Hear about key competencies valued by employers ensuring your students are well-armed for the future workforce.This workshop is designed for teachers of economics, personal finance, business, social studies, family and consumer science and career and tech education. Get access to plug-and-play lessons that will transform game-day information into rigorous learning experiences for your students. We will explore curricula tied to markets, incentives, and decisions shaping the sports industry, as well as public financing of arenas and trade-offs for taxpayers and franchise owners. Gain insights into the world of sports and enrich your teaching with materials that connect it to everyday economics
Future of Work: Preparing Students for Jobs in a Tech-Driven World
Workshop Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Breakfast Served at 8:30
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
These workshops offer:
- Graduate Credit from Wichita State for those who qualify
- Meals (breakfast/lunch) and snacks
- Hands-on, standards-based lesson plans and supplemental materials
Your $20 registration fee will be refunded in full on-site upon completion of the workshop.
Graduate credit is available from WSU for one credit hour (additional work outside the workshop will be necessary to complete credit requirement).
Attendance is limited to the first 30 paid attendees, so register online today!
Additional workshop information will be sent via e-mail, so please provide an e-mail address that you check regularly.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, United States
USD 20.00
