This episode of KPBS Midday Edition explores the growing interest in vocational training among #GenZ and what trade skills look like across San Diego and the Imperial Valley. #NationalSkilledTradesDay

Listen here: bit.ly/3wfw8c2

One of EvolveMe®’s newest partners, Brainlox, guides learners on a journey to learn basic Python coding skills.

Learn more about Debales Solutions and #EvolveMe ’s new partners here: prn.to/3UbYbCk

We're expanding our commitment to ensuring that all students have equitable access to #careerreadiness and exploration opportunities, regardless of background and circumstance, through our most recent group of grantees.

Learn more about them here: bit.ly/3JI8atf

.Gladeo, which provides digital media experiences that inspire teens from diverse backgrounds to discover, navigate, and achieve their dream career, is an EvolveMe® partner.

Check out #EvolveMe ’s newest partners: prn.to/3UbYbCk

Join ASA and Jobs for the Future (JFF) TODAY at 1 PM EST for a live webinar where we'll dive into our collection of resources designed to empower policymakers, employers, educators, trusted adults, and learners to take the next steps toward a brighter future.

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Join ASA & Jobs for the Future (JFF) tomorrow at 1 PM EST for a webinar where we will outline our action plan to reduce the perceived & real risks holding many young people & employers from pursuing & hiring from high-quality education-to-career training & credentials.

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In our President & CEO Jean Eddy's second time as a guest on the 'Future of Education' podcast, she & host MacKenzie Price discuss the importance of preparing learners for career success through #workbasedlearning learning + #careerreadiness education.

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We are excited about EvolveMe®’s partnership with VictoryXR, which provides an augmented reality experience that walks learners through possible career opportunities through a #jobshadowing experience.

Learn more about #EvolveMe ’s newest partners: prn.to/3UbYbCk

.Girl Scouts that are interested in the #STEM fields spent a Saturday at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to introduce and inspire the next generation of women in STEM.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3QdABmA

.Boston Collegiate Charter School held a career fair for sophomores that featured over 50 professionals from a variety of career fields.

Learn more about this event and how Boston Collegiate helps their students start diving into college and #careerexploration early: bit.ly/3w3PqBf

Every student deserves guidance. Together, we can empower young people to explore their options. That includes high-quality, education-to-career pathways! For more on how we can improve #careerreadiness for #GenZ , check out our research with American Student Assistance: jfflink.org/3JyNBiW

It's been about 15 years since Congress truly updated the #HigherEducationAct . In partnership with American Student Assistance, JFF outlines a few changes to the #HEA that could expand quality education-to-career models to meet the needs of #TodaysStudents and economy. jfflink.org/443wQ91

In this article by NPR, Windsor Johnston dives into why many in #GenZ are opting to attend trade schools rather than the more 'traditional' four-year degree pathway.

Learn more about why this generation is being referred to as the 'toolbelt generation': n.pr/3Uyjez6

ASA's own Judy Goldstein was named a member of the
SOCAP Global Content Curation Council for the 'Learning & Capital: Investing in Education' track!

We hope you’ll join us at #SOCAP24 . Register with code s24_council to save $250 on your ticket: bit.ly/3TaQbzZ

Students in Genesee County, MI are getting the opportunity to explore potential careers through Flint & Genesee Education & Talent's pre-employment program, TeenQuest.

Learn more about how this program is preparing learners to be part of the workforce: bit.ly/3QgsMMK

Ready to pioneer a new era of education-to-career pathways? Join ASA & Jobs for the Future (JFF) on 4/30 at 1 PM EST for a webinar reviewing a collection of resources designed to empower adults & learners to take the next steps toward a brighter future.

Register here: bit.ly/4b7QaUP

In April's edition of PivotED, our CEO & President, Jean Eddy, discusses the importance of connecting opportunity youth w/ #careerexploration opportunities & dives into our recently-announced partnership w/ COMMON's nonprofit, FREE TO DREAM.
Read it here: bit.ly/3WaGnZS

Did you miss our panel, 'Making Middle School Count,' moderated by our own Julie Lammers & featuring Rodel's Paul Herdman, AMLE's Stephanie Simpson, & Kathleen Mathers from ESG at this year's #ASUGSVSummit ? Read this recap by govtechnews: bit.ly/4bs2ob9

This episode of Chalkbeat New York's P.S. Weekly podcast features two students who are preparing for life after high school school. Junior Heidy discusses her experience as an apprentice at Bloomberg, while senior Alex shares why he applied to 23 colleges.

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.Senator Tim Kearney and Rep. Jennifer O'Mara collaborated with the Delaware County IU to host an Apprenticeship and Trades Fair. Over 100 middle and high school students who were interested in pursuing a trade after graduation attended the event.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3WcNqRC