Advocacy
Students deserve more.
More knowledge. More choices. More support.
From Capitol Hill to U.S. classrooms, we’re rallying behind policies that empower young people to explore their options, get hands-on experience, and translate dreams into practical and affordable plans for life after high school.
For more information, contact Julie Lammers (jryder@asa.org), VP, Government Relations and Advocacy.
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Innovation
Pathways
Innovation Pathways restructure learning time in schools to give students experience in a specific high-demand industry through coursework, hands-on learning and internships at local employers.
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Work-Based Learning
ASA is on a mission to expand opportunities for high school students to gain career experience, workplace skills and an understanding of the education necessary to follow their desired career path. Learn more about our efforts.
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Exploration
We support programs and policies that will expand access to college and career exploration for all students, as early as middle school.
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Experiential
Learning
We support programs and policies that will expand hands-on and experiential learning for all students.
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Postsecondary
Options & Funding
We support programs and polices that broaden public understanding of post-secondary options and increase funding for all pathways.
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EVENT RESOURCES
ASA frequently has an Advocacy presence at various events, policy forums and conferences to share our thinking on programs and policies on career exploration, experiential learning and post-secondary education options.
ISSUE BRIEFS
AND RESOURCES
Our latest thinking on programs and policies to strengthen student exploration, expand experiential learning, broaden public understanding of post-secondary options, and increase funding for all post-high school pathways.
TESTIMONY AND
LEGISLATIVE INPUT
ASA regularly provides testimony and legislative input to federal and state lawmakers as they debate legislation around career exploration, experiential learning and all forms of post-secondary education funding.
