Career Explore NW, an initiative of KSPS PBS, goes beyond traditional public television and continues our educational connection with youth through high school and early higher education. We ignite student curiosity, partner with regional businesses, support educators, and open doors to career possibilities across our region.
How It Works
Career Explore NW offers three key tools to guide students on their career journeys:
Career Spotlights – Short video interviews with professionals, sharing insights into their careers and pathways, backed by regional data.
Virtual Field Trips – Interactive 360-degree video tours of local companies, showcasing workplace environments and career paths.
Career Explore NW LIVE – Real-time online classroom sessions where students connect directly with industry professionals.
Where It’s Making an Impact
This powerful career exploration tool is being used by students across Educational Service Districts 101 and 123, serving all eastern and south central Washington.
In Fall 2025, our educational videos became available through the SchooLinks platform, expanding access to all 8th – 12th grade students across the state of Washington, as well as other locales across the country.
In its seventh year, 2025, Career Explore NW grew into a vital resource for young people throughout the region. In 2026, Career Explore NW will expand its reach to the Moses Lake and Wenatchee regions, allowing students in those areas to see and learn about opportunities in their own communities.
"The development of this website has been instrumental in partnering business and education together to help inform students, parents, and the community about the various job opportunities in our region. Many high school and middle school teachers are using this site during class to help students become more familiar with all the possible jobs they have access to within the region. West Valley School District links the website directly into our Career Cruising system that students use to explore career options and create their post-secondary plans. As more videos have been created, teachers have commented on all the jobs they didn’t know existed and how they feel more comfortable talking about these opportunities with students." Vicki Leifer: Assistant Superintendent, West Valley Schools