Most middle schools in Washoe County offer life skills classes.
These are meant to give young teenagers the information and skills necessary to succeed in the future. And while they won't be launching their careers anytime soon, teachers say what these students learn now is essential.
"It's never too early to start looking at the future, to start planning in that direction, because when they go to high school, they can actually choose classes that will direct them where they're wanting to go,” says Life Skills teacher Martha Taylor.
Channel 2's Landon Miller and Andi Guevara spoke with students Wednesday at Clayton Middle School about what it's like to work in news.
After hearing about the requirements and necessary job skills, a few of the students got a chance to try it for themselves.
"You wanna get the job done right, but at the same time you're shaking, but you just want to get it done and over with and get what the people want," says 8th grader Gabrielle Jackson.
Educators say classes like these help young people see beyond their day-to-day life and to see a future for themselves.
