DML2015 Ignite Talks - Mike Marriner
1"Roadtrip Nation creates self-discovery resources to help individuals explore their interests and build fulfilling livelihoods around what they love. Through popular books, a long-running documentary TV series, online tools, and a project-based educational curriculum, Roadtrip Nation empowers individuals to identify their interests, explore the stories of real-world professionals, and discover pathways aligned with their unique ambitions and skills.
To date, Roadtrip Nation’s self-discovery educational resources have paired self-reflection with real-world exposure to help thousands of students broaden their possibilities and gain exposure to personally fulfilling pathways they previously might not even have known existed. As a result, students participating in Roadtrip Nation programs demonstrate a proven improvement in self-efficacy and academic performance, matched with increased engagement in the future."