Facing the knowledge economy
In the new economy, we cannot afford to let our children graduate high school without a realistic idea of their career options.
But with a student-to-counselor ratio of over 900:1, Los Angeles County students must navigate their way to an uncertain future on their own, making critical career decisions in a vacuum.
The absence of relevance
Partly as a result, the majority identify the workplace as something that has little to do with them, with predictable results.
A third of all high schoolers (one in two African-American, Hispanic and low-income students) currently fail to graduate, often because they see no connection between what they're learning and the "real" world.
Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity & hands-on experience
Gigniks offers participants the new media literacy (video production, web development, journalism), 21st century skills, and career exposure they need to understand the workplace and make informed and inspired decisions about the future.
Putting a face on
the future Our student-created content offers a dynamic understanding of the school-to-career connection, inspiring users with role models that "look like me", and motivating them to stay in school and work hard to achieve their goals.
the future Our student-created content offers a dynamic understanding of the school-to-career connection, inspiring users with role models that "look like me", and motivating them to stay in school and work hard to achieve their goals.