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The Next Mission On-Demand

 

Three veterans set off on a road trip to discover their purpose in the civilian world.

Roadtrip Nation: The Next Mission, shares stories presented prove there’s no one way to handle transition—each veteran has a different background and set of challenges. But they all share a common hurdle: after spending their lives defined by their military identity, they wonder who they’ll be when the uniform is gone. Helen Chandler has been in or around the military her whole life—she was literally born in an Army helicopter. But now that she has retired from her military career, she’s struggling to find an identity that doesn’t revolve around being a soldier. Army veteran Sam Shockley had everything stripped from him in an instant when he lost his legs to an explosive device during a tour of Afghanistan. But after trudging through post-traumatic depression, he feels he’s finally ready to take hold of his life and find a passion that will push him forward. Bernard Edwards has already figured out what his passion is—helping his fellow veterans transition out of financial and mental woes. Now he’s ready to execute his vision, and seeks to connect with other altruistic veterans like himself. From interviews with fitness entrepreneur Derek Weida, to skincare line founder Nicole Baldwin, author and businessman Robert Kiyosaki, and many more, the road-trippers discover that the skills cultivated in the military aren’t relegated to the battlefield; they can be translated to any number of exciting jobs.

Watch  Next Mission: On-Demand

More Roadtrip Nation Specials

Summer Activities with PBS KIDS

Digital Resources

Summer Bucket List 2025

Summer Reading At Your Library with PBS KIDS Resources

  • Your Summer at the Library Guide
  • Color Your World: Explore Your Way Calendar: All Kinds of Arts Activities

WXXI Kids Facebook Daily Learning Updates: WXXI Kids provides regular updates on programming, digital resources, parenting, and education. WXXI Kids offer children, families, caregivers and teachers the opportunity to explore the world through quality television programming, exciting online games and valuable educational resources. http://facebook.com/WXXIKids

Watch Summer PBS KIDS Video Playlist:

Free Road Trip Games and Activities from PBS KIDS for Parents

Start with A Book: To ward off the learning loss that many children experience over the summer, Start with a Book offers parents, caregivers, summer program staff and librarians lots of engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on reading, exploring and learning all summer long — and beyond. (From Reading Rockets) http://www.startwithabook.org

PBSKIDS.org/learn: PBS KIDS provides parents with daily learning tips, extended learning ideas and recommended games and activities now through the end of August  at pbskids.org/learn. 

PBS Parents Summer Learning Resources: Parents can also be inspired to make this a summer full of learning and fun. Every week, parent bloggers will provide educational activities, crafts, experiments and other resources for parents to explore with their children at http://www.pbs.org/parents/summer/. 

PBS KIDS Apps: PBS KIDS offers a variety of free and low-cost apps for parents and kids to support summer learning, including the new PBS KIDS Super Vision App, PBS KIDS Video Player and PBS Parents Play and Learn. Information about the apps is available at https://www.pbskids.org/apps/filter/app/

PBS LearningMedia NY: Explore topics of curiosity with high quality public media video clips, games and interactives on topics across the curriculum. PreK-12 & Adult Education and Career Ready topics https://pbslearningmedia.org

Camp TV: Camp TV is a summer learning and exploration series that brings the day camp experience to children at home. It is available on television and on-demand at the websites below.

  • Weekly Camp TV Guides: Weekly guides with episode descriptions and a list of materials needed for the hands-on activities. 
  • Camp TV on demand: Watch episodes of Camp TV anytime!
  • Camp TV PBS LearningMedia Collection: Resources and activities to help extend the learning in each episode. 
  • Camp PBS KIDS: Summer is full of opportunities to play and learn! We know summer might look a little different this year, but Camp PBS KIDS is here to fill your days with creativity, exploration and fun for the whole family. Explore ideas, tips and activities around different themes with your favorite PBS KIDS characters!
  • Camp PBS LearningMedia! Whether you’re looking for music and dance activities, science experiments, family-friendly adventures, or learning about dinosaurs (plus more!), you will find media and activity resources in the Camp PBS LearningMedia collection.

Community Events:

Find Your Local Library by County: Look at their website to see what they have planned

OWLL Library System Public Libraries

Monroe County Public Libraries

Many local libraries are offering great summer learning events and performances! Don’t miss out

Monroe County Library Systems NYS Summer Reading Program Check out Monroe County Library System Summer Reading Programs.



Peg + Cat: Songs, Videos & Activities

Watch Full Episodes on the Playlist Above

Play games and watch full episodes of Peg + Cat on http://pbskids.org/peg

Peg + Cat follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each 11 minute episode, Peg and Cat are challenged by A REALLY BIG PROBLEM and they must find a way out of this messy funny crisis without totally freaking out! That’s what life is like for Peg and Cat, the heroes of this animated math-based series for children ages 3-5 years old. Play more Peg + Cat games and watch videos at http://pbskids.org/peg

Please note: All of the resources listed below and available through PBS KIDS are designed for co-viewing, co-learning, and co-participation – meaning that to create the most meaningful experience and takeaways, adults and children should use them together.

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Here are a few of our favorite PEG + CAT Activities

  • We know, you’re freaking out but never fear, you can build the skills you need when you play Super Peg at pbskids.org.  (Trust us, it’s super-fun).
  • You can learn some math with these recipes! How about some tangram puzzle sandwiches? Maybe a rhombus shaped sandwich? Or maybe Peg’s Perfect Pizza!
  • When PEG + CAT finish solving really big problems they love to celebrate with a tasty fruit snack like this Pirate’s “Great Banana” fruit salad. It’s reaaalllyy good!
  • How about some of Peg+Cat’s Incredibly Popular Honey Cake? Decorated with shapes!
  • Find More Games, Articles and Hands-on Activities At PBS Parents > Peg + Cat
  • Find More Activities & Games At PBS Learningmedia Collections:
    Peg + Cat
    Ready to Learn: Peg + Cat
  • PBS KIDS for Parents Peg + Cat Show Page


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Career Center Series On-Demand

 

Career Center series collection of career sector stories produced by Detroit Public TV.

Watch Career Center Series Short Docs

Watch all 8 episodes:

Information Technology

Ep10 | 26m 45s

Careers in Public Service

Ep7 | 26m 45s

Healthcare Careers

Ep6 | 26m 45s

High Tech Manufacturing Careers

Ep5 | 26m 45s

Careers in Transportation

Ep4 | 26m 45s

Careers in Building Trades

Ep3 | 26m 45s

Careers in Sports and Athletics

Ep2 | 26m 45s

Early Childhood Education Careers

Ep1 | 26m 45s

Dropping Back In (In English & Español) On-Demand

 

Dropping Back In

Dropping Back In features half-hour programs which introduce people that left school and are now reconnecting to education and training opportunities. The stories show the issues they face and the people and programs helping them to succeed in continuing their education and furthering their work opportunities.

While they face similar struggles, each person’s story is unique, complicated, messy, revealing, and compelling. The result is a series of documentaries that are both enlightening and inspiring and include a diverse mix of people,
programs, experts, and explanations.

Watch Episodes:

Building a Better Life: Between 2012 and 2022, the U.S. is projected to need more than 500,000 new carpenter and construction laborers. Yet, as Stephen Hernandez, director of the boatbuilding apprentice program at the Alexandria Seaport Foundation says, “People don’t work with their hands anymore.” In fact, there are two million jobs available today that are going unfilled because there are no skilled workers available.

Building a Better Life looks at successful apprentice and training-based programs preparing under-educated and unemployed people for available jobs by teaching academic, life, and employment skills while learning a valuable trade. The “Dropping Back In” episode also features Cafe Hope, a culinary apprentice program in New Orleans, and The Makers Coalition of Minneapolis, a training program in sewing manufacturing. The latter of the two began when a local company discovered a successful niche in making domestically manufactured high-end leather goods, but couldn’t find enough skilled workers. Their dilemma led to a partnership with a local technical college to develop a course and train people in need of marketable skills.

Watch Building a Better Life | Construyendo una vida mejor


Second Chances – High school dropouts, educators, and researchers introduce the economic and personal costs of dropping out, why a high school equivalency is no longer enough, and the benefits of dropouts gaining second chances. Two former dropouts, Kellie Blair Hardt, homeless as a child, now an award-winning teacher, and Hasan Davis, former commissioner of juvenile justice for the state of Kentucky, tell their stories.

Watch Second Chances | Segundas opportunidades



Complicated Lives – Why does it take many dropouts years to attain a high school equivalency? Why do so many former dropouts struggle in college? The challenges faced by many go far beyond academics. Featured programs include Academy of Hope in Washington, DC, a community-based program that works with inner city adults, and Enemy Swim Day School in South Dakota, where children and parents learn together. Tricia Amos, a member of the Dakota Sioux tribe, tells her story.

Watch Complicated Lives: | Vidas complicadas



Working for the Future– In order for America’s dropouts to attain college and career readiness, institutions must change. This program looks at innovative programs that are achieving success, including Lake Area Technical College in SD, which works closely with employers to make sure students gain marketable skills; the Academy for College Excellence, a one-semester program developed By Cabrillo (CA) College to assist under-prepared college students and achieving retention and completion rates far beyond traditional community colleges; and the Makers, a coalition of manufacturers and community colleges working to train much-needed workers that can help keep high-skills manufacturing in America. 

Watch Working for the Future | Trabajar por el futuro


More Than A Statistic – The longer someone is out of school the less likely they are to go back. This program looks at programs designed to get young dropouts back on course. Featured are Pedro Albizu Campos High School in Chicago, where a community-based curriculum incorporates Puerto Rican culture; YouthBuild, a national program combining academics with mentoring and construction career training; and ChalleNG Academy, a National Guard program for dropouts and potential dropouts.

More Than A Statistic | Más que estadísticas


PBS LearningMedia Career Exploration by Sector

 

Career Counselors, Educators, Parents, and Students: Check out these learning resources that are organized by careers and clusters!

  • Agriculture
  • Architecture
  • Aviation
  • Automotive Resources
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Culinary
  • Dance Careers
  • Electrician
  • Engineering
  • Fashion Design
  • Forestry
  • Gardening
  • Graphic Arts & Art Careers
  • Health Sciences
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning HVAC
  • Horticulture & Landscaping
  • Hospitality Careers
  • Inclusion & Therapy Careers
  • Information Technology
  • Public Safety & Security Careers
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Mechanics
  • Media & Video Game Careers
  • Skilled Trades
  • STEM Careers
  • Teaching/Education
  • Tourism
  • Transportation and Distribution
  • Video Production & Animation Careers
  • Welding

About: PBS LearningMedia New York is the go-to destination for instant access to education-ready, digital resources including videos, audio, photos, images, lesson plans, handouts, primary & secondary documents, self-paced lesson modules and more for preK-12 classrooms and students! You can search, save, and share with ease. Best of all, the service is free for NY educators and students. Made possible by PBS & the NY Public Broadcasting Stations: Go to: http://ny.pbslearningmedia.org  No accounts required for access. 

Advantages of Career Technical Education Programs

 

How can career technical education programs help students explore in-demand career fields while still in high school?

Exploring Career Technical Education programs can lead to a career immediately out of high school. Many students have options to go on for more training and education paid for by their employers.  Career Technical Programs are also available to adults looking to gain new skills or transition to a new career field. BOCES programs are available to high school students and also adults as separate offerings. Also find career training programs by industry and union groups to increase the number of trained people in the field.

Career and Technical Programs at in the Region

Training for a Welding Career in High School

 

Welding is a good career track that you can train for while still in high school and leads to a variety of career options.

Students can get hired immediately out of high school for this in-demand career. 

Types of Jobs in Welding from Indeed.com
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