Designing successful Career-related Programmes:
Insights from five high schools Webinar
Designing Successful IB Career-related Programmes:
Insights from Five Coordinators at U.S. High Schools
A recent study by WestEd examined successful models of Career-related Programme (CP) implementation in five schools across the United States. Join IB Research and representatives from these schools for a panel discussion exploring the study’s findings and how their programmes help students develop transferable skills and pathways to further education, training, and employment.
Hear directly from IB coordinators as they share their experiences implementing the CP, reflect on lessons learned, and discuss practical strategies that may inspire and support other schools.
Join us on September 29, 2026 at 1 p.m. EST for an engaging discussion of successful models for CP implementation.
September 29, 2026
1 p.m. Eastern Time
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IB Middle Years/Career-Related Programme Coordinator
Case High School
Rebecca Campos began her career as an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Science and Design teacher and currently serves as the IB MYP/CP Coordinator for the Racine Unified School District at Case High School. She leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Career-related Programme (CP), supporting curriculum development, collaborative planning, teacher learning, and IB evaluation processes. She oversees the Personal Project, Reflective Project, Community Engagement, and Language and Cultural Studies while partnering with students, educators, families, and community stakeholders to strengthen student success. She also collaborates closely with our academy model to ensure career pathways and Career-related Studies align with IBCP requirements and provide meaningful, authentic experiences for students. She is passionate about empowering educators, fostering collaboration, and creating rigorous, student-centered learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in college, careers, and beyond.
Director of IB Career and Technical Education
DC International School
Shane Donovan is the Director of IB Career and Technical Education at DC International School. He also supervises the DP and MYP Coordinators, teaches HL Physics, and coaches our school's robotics teams. He has taught MYP Design, DP Physics, and various levels of computer science since starting his career in 2009. DCI has 4 CP pathways: Engineering, Computer Science, Audio/Video Production, and Health Sciences. We are an IB for all school, so our CP students take DP courses in English, Language B, History, Science, and Math, with career-related study serving as their "Group 6" course.
IB Career-Related Programme Coordinator
Prosser Career Academy
Jen Koszyk is in her third year as the IB Career-related Programme (CP) Coordinator at Prosser Career Academy, bringing over 28 years of diverse educational experience spanning California, New York, and Illinois. At Prosser, Jen has taught English, History, and IB Diploma Programme (DP) Theory of Knowledge, while also serving as a OneGoal program director to provide postsecondary support to students. She works in close collaboration with Prosser's DP Coordinator, sharing cross-programme leadership duties for Community Engagement/CAS and the Extended Essay/Reflective Project.
IB Diploma & Career-Related Programme Coordinator
Prosser Career Academy
Since 2005, Jessica has served in several International Baccalaureate (IB) roles at Prosser Career Academy, including IB English Literature Teacher and IB Diploma and Career Programme Coordinator. Her work there centers on expanding access to high-level education for low-income and first-generation college-bound students. She's particularly proud of helping to expand access to the Diploma Programme, as well as launching the first IB Career Programme in Illinois.
IB Programme Coordinator
Rockville High School
Natasha Ezerski has been an educator with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland for over 25 years, currently serving as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Coordinator at Rockville High School.
In her leadership role within the IB community, she also serves on the Board of Directors for the Mid-Atlantic Association of IB World Schools (IBMA) as Vice President for the Career-related Programme. In this capacity, she works with educators across the region to support and advance IB programming, curriculum standards, and student opportunities.
In her free time she loves spending time with her 4 furry babies, training for challenging athletic events, and reading.
Research Manager
International Baccalaureate
Dr. Michael Thier is a Research Manager for International Baccalaureate (IB). Including the CP case-study project, Michael has contributed to nearly 50 IB-focused studies, including several as an external researcher prior to joining the IB. Before his career in research, he coordinated and taught in the MYP and DP in U.S. public schools, also helping to launch the first CP in North Carolina. His experiences as a researcher, member of the IB Educator Network (IBEN), and parent of two children who have experienced the IB continuum have given him a wide base of knowledge with IB programming.
We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have. Learn more about the International Baccalaureate here.