​​When reflecting on our why statement, we believe that students will gain valuable insights by discovering personal interests and aptitudes through interacting with virtual scenarios.

We also need to build COVA into a sense of urgency. This will allow students to have choice, ownership, voice, and authentic learning through this process (Harapnuik, 2018). It will take the matter of heart and urgency to the next level and make it tangible. It will become the thread that helps motivate students to explore career options and learn about future endeavors while having fun.

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Connecting this to the heart adds an emotional element that helps students grasp the situation at hand fully. It puts it into perspective so that they can understand what is involved with career options and connect with them. 

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When I was thirteen, I had no idea what opportunities were out there for me. I knew the essential careers: lawyer, doctor, and teacher, but I did not realize the depth of each job. By allowing students the opportunity to explore these options, it will reduce the uncertainty of what is to come. They will gain a deeper understanding of career requirements and expectations, allowing them to create goals and budget for what's to come. There are also limited real-world application opportunities in the school setting, enabling students to see what is needed for each career set. The classroom lacks real-world opportunities for students to fully grasp the reality of which career they would like to go into. ​​

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Therefore, we need to help students connect on an emotional level to find their passions and interests to become better leaders, teachers, doctors, and lawyers (Kotter, 2013).