On October 8, American Student Assistance (ASA) and Burning Glass Technologies debuted ground-breaking research on the implementation of high demand workforce skills, or “new foundational skills” in middle and high school classrooms.
ASU GSV 2020 -- The View from the Schoolhouse: How Middle and High School Educators See the Skills Shaping the Modern EconomyNews + Views
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Too often we think of high school as the time for post-secondary education and career preparation, when in fact middle school students are at a crucial time in development - cognitively and socially – to explore opportunities and find their purpose.
Fireside Chat -- Why Middle School: The Case for Starting Career Exploration for Middle SchoolersFar too many American youth graduate from high school without real clarity around their career aspirations, and without a solid understanding of what they want from life, what they’re capable of, and what they can do for society. Gaining this understanding early would set them up for a much straighter line from education to employment, but for some it would also eliminate a lot of the angst and indecision among the college-going population as they choose schools and majors.
Helping Middle and High School Students Build Smarter Career Plans Using the Ikigai FrameworkPress Releases
American Student Assistance Launches New Virtual Career Exploration Competition for Middle Schoolers
Educators Agree: Curriculum Needs to Include Teaching Modern Workforce Skills, Says New Report from ASA and Burning Glass Technologies
American Student Assistance Awards Nearly $600,000 for Middle School Career Exploration Programs in Massachusetts
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Boston Business Journal
Op-ed: Invest in youth workforce for long-term recovery, stabilityAMLE
An Interview with Jean Eddy President & CEO, American Student Assistance (ASA)District Administration
8 steps for teaching students modern workforce skillsMedia Contact
Candice Perodeau
Director of Public Relations
cperodeau@asa.org
617.728.4558