Building the Nation’s Largest Community of Career-Connected Learning Innovators.

The Catalyze community transforms how students are introduced to and interact with potential career pathways throughout their educational experience.

The more than 60 organizations that make up the Catalyze community are pioneering ways to help young people develop greater agency to navigate their future through career-connected learning experiences that develop self-awareness, self-efficacy and career readiness.

These organizations strengthen the links between education and employment by directly engaging school partners and leading regional and national employers to ensure students are introduced to and develop in-demand skills that lead to economic mobility. Download our 2023 impact report to see how round one and two Catalyze grantees are changing the career-connected learning landscape!

Meet the Catalyze Community below!

2023 Catalyze Challenge Winners

2023 Catalyze Birmingham Challenge Winners

2022 Catalyze Challenge Winners

2021 Catalyze Challenge Winners

Learn from the Catalyze community

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Apr 26, 2024

“Crossing the Canyon” with the Catalyze Community

Apr 26, 2024

A recent report explores the challenges and opportunities for career-connected learning practitioners to support students as they navigate the post-high school transition.

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 18, 2024

Catalyzing Momentum and Clarity Around Career-connected Learning

Apr 18, 2024

With increased federal and state-level funding to expand programs, career-connected learning has seen a growing sense of momentum. As a result, a deeper understanding of its benefits and applications has emerged, providing greater clarity on the topic overall.

Apr 18, 2024