As part of a growing movement of funder collaboratives investing in critical areas, we’ve unearthed unique insights about what’s next in career-connected learning and what’s needed to get there.

nXu has created a research-based middle and high school curriculum that places purpose development at the nexus of career exploration, social-emotional practices, positive identity development, and community building.

Rêve Academy not only provides engaging coursework and real-world experience through paid internships but also helps students to develop soft skills like teamwork, leadership and creativity. It then helps students to translate the skills they gained into real-world experience through strong employer partnerships.

In case you missed our webinar on employer partnerships, watch the discussion in full and get the top takeaways.

In summer 2023, Oregon STEM supported a program giving 86 students the unique opportunity to intern with 28 employer partners throughout the state.

Reconnect with CodeSpeak Labs students Issouf and Yeasin to learn about their experiences and their goals for the future.

CodeSpeak Labs connects first-generation college students with coding instruction, collaborative work experience, and client management opportunities to ensure they have in-demand skills to make their dreams a reality.

In case you missed this insightful live discussion, watch the webinar in full and get the top takeaways.

Students from mixed-status immigration status families and English language learners face additional barriers to accessing the work-based learning opportunities and employer-connected training pathways needed to secure employment. Cultívate Pathways is on a mission to break down these barriers.

The grant application period for round three of the Catalyze Challenge is now open through Sept. 22! This round aims to fund innovations that help young learners build their identities, self-efficacy, and career readiness.