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Helping Young People Move Forward On Their Pathways

When young people progress along their pathways from education to the workforce, transitions from one stage to the next can feel like a big deal.

Influences on Occupational Identity

Developed by cultural anthropologist Mimi Ito, this research identifies barriers and funnels of influence that produce occupational identity – and oftentimes create disparate outcomes for…

Turning Bold Ideas Into Education Impact

What is the resource? Rooted in promising practices from the education sector, A Pragmatic Playbook for Impact: Direct, Widespread, and Systemic…

Accelerating Seamless Pathways for Young People to Achieve Their Dreams

Along with my colleagues at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and our many partners and grantee organizations, we are entering the summer trying to…

Career Guidance Products: Analysis

If we want young people to have economic mobility, we must do more than help them graduate. Young people need support at every stage of…

Advance CTE: Resources for State CTE Leaders

What is the resource? Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting to Work is a national nonprofit that represents State Career Technical Education…

More than ever, K-12, higher education institutions, and employers must work together to create connected opportunities that help young people transition between high school, a postsecondary degree, and future economic opportunity.

Centering Young People’s Voices, Experiences, and Life Goals

Statistics can sometimes be really unsettling. At this point in our collective experiences with a two-years-and-counting pandemic, we’re increasingly grappling with scary numbers and stories…

Defining and Measuring Social Capital

About the Research Supportive relationships — along with academics, skills, and credentials — are an important part of young people’s ability to achieve…