Applications are now open for Round Three of the Catalyze Birmingham Challenge, a grantmaking initiative offering up to $250,000 to advance career-connected learning across the Birmingham Region. The application window will close on November 7, 2025.

Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation will use Catalyze funding to expand ElevateEdAZ’s structured career exploration and work-based learning to seven new high schools in Arizona via meaningful employer partnerships and co-designed CTE programs.

Propel America will use Catalyze funding to launch new earn-and-learn pathways for Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician roles in Los Angeles and Philadelphia alongside three new employer partners.

American Student Opportunity Collaborative is using Catalyze funding to expand virtual and in-person middle school career exploration programming to rural communities in Colorado and Ohio through their partnership with National Rural Education Association.

We recently surveyed more than 1,400 learners across Catalyze-funded programs to better understand how CCL is impacting their lives. Their voices and insights are both inspiring and affirming–powerful reminders of why this work matters and how it’s making a difference. 

CareerWise USA is using Catalyze funding to implement two new employer-driven youth apprenticeship models in Colorado and New York through sector strategies that activate industry associations and business intermediary organizations.

SXSW EDU is an opportunity for our Catalyze community to  take the stage and share their groundbreaking work and innovative programs with the broader community.

Catalyze Birmingham Challenge today announced the launch of Round 3 of its transformative grantmaking initiative, introducing a redesigned funding structure that elevates both innovative strategic partnerships and the expansion of proven career-connected learning programs across the Birmingham Region.

Catalyze Round Four grantees gathered in New Orleans to kick off their journey with the Catalyze Community of Practice. Read on to learn how these organizations are leveraging their proven impact to scale innovative CCL models fueled by learning, cross-sector collaboration, and a commitment to meaningful learner outcomes.

Catalyze today announced the winners of Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge. In total, four organizations will receive $3.5 million to expand career-connected learning (CCL) opportunities and support meaningful outcomes for learners aged 11-22.