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The Great Resignation’s wage hikes may be sending fewer students to college
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.
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‘Great Resignation’ underscores need for access to career exploration and work-based opportunities
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.
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States Bet Innovative Career Training Programs Will Lure Disengaged Youth
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.
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Newark Education Organization Recognized for Connecting Students to Career Pathways
Newark-based education organization Trio New College Network was recognized this month for its efforts to put students on track towards landing successful careers.
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Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career
Over $4M in funding will fuel innovative solutions in career-connected learning across the US
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Fitchburg High School showcases Innovation Pathways program
Over three dozen interested parties attended the Advanced Manufacturing Symposium on Monday at Fitchburg High School that highlighted Innovation Pathways.
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Carney announces $50 million in workforce development funding
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.
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Get Our Nation’s Disconnected Youth Back on Track to Economic Mobility
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.
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Blackstone Valley superintendents granted $450K for workforce training
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.
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Brockton’s Plouffe Galactic Girls earn national award
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.