Category: Media Mentions

For many years, the prevailing narrative about post–high school plans has presented college as the gold standard for all students and an absolute necessity in the current job market.

Hands-on exposure and focus on essential soft skills are needed to produce a generation better prepared for and fulfilled by work, two experts write.

The Walton Family Foundation announced $20 million in grants to nonprofits engaged in career development efforts, including a competitive grant program co-sponsored by the nonprofit ASA.

Newark-based education organization Trio New College Network was recognized this month for its efforts to put students on track towards landing successful careers.

Over $4M in funding will fuel innovative solutions in career-connected learning across the US

Over three dozen interested parties attended the Advanced Manufacturing Symposium on Monday at Fitchburg High School that highlighted Innovation Pathways.

Funding includes an expansion of the Forward Delaware jobs-training program for industries most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and additional work experience services for Delaware students.

Since the start of the pandemic, unemployment for this generation – Gen Z – has significantly increased from 8.4 to 24.4 percent and many students are unsure what their future holds.

ASA awarded a $450,000 grant to the Blackstone Valley Superintendents’ Consortium to increase workforce training opportunities for high school students, particularly those from underserved populations.

The Galactic Girls from Brockton’s Plouffe Academy won first place for their creativity in developing comprehensive blueprints and models for hydroponic farms to sustain a colony on Mars.