On Thursday, September 25th, 3DE seniors from Chamberlain High School joined students from across Tampa Bay at the Bill Poe Family Junior Achievement campus for a day dedicated to connection, learning, and career exploration.
The event brought together students and representatives from over 40 industries, giving participants the opportunity to explore a wide range of educational and professional pathways available to them after graduation. Before even stepping into the summit, students completed pre-event activities focused on career clusters, personality types, self-promotion, and crafting their elevator pitches—preparing them to ask insightful questions, engage meaningfully, and make lasting connections.
A highlight of the day was a hands-on LinkedIn workshop, where students learned how to navigate the platform, understand its professional value, and translate their 3DE experiences into marketable skills that resonate with today’s employers. This practical training equips students with the tools to present themselves confidently in a competitive job market.
For the past three years, these seniors have participated in 3DE by Junior Achievement, a dynamic instructional model that blends core academics with real-world business case methodology and entrepreneurial thinking. By making learning engaging and relevant, the program develops the competencies employers seek while fostering confidence in students to pursue purpose-driven, choice-filled lives.
3DE by Junior Achievement is committed to expanding economic opportunity and mobility by re-engineering high school education to accelerate academic outcomes and prepare students for the future of work. Launched in Atlanta, GA in 2015, the 3DE model now spans 80 schools across 32 districts in 13 states. These schools are sustained through partnerships between school districts, Junior Achievement, and the business community.
Thanks to programs like 3DE, Chamberlain seniors are among the most prepared high school students in the region, entering the next stage of their lives with skills, experience, and professional confidence that set them apart.