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We're thrilled to be featured in a Technical.ly article and want to send a huge thank you to journalist Alanah Nichole Davis for raising awareness of this shift and crediting a generation that is redefining its career pathway. Ever thought about the next generation of skilled workers? Meet Gen Z, the "toolbelt generation!" Contrary to old stereotypes, today's skilled trades are far from just physical labor. With technology driving innovations, these jobs are becoming more sophisticated and future-proofed. Rising college costs are pushing many young folks towards trades. Did you know that since 1980, college expenses have skyrocketed by 169%? We believe it's time to explore these pathways further. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4d0GQDW

NEW BLOG - Enjoyment or employment: Third Millennium education’s paramount objective As a fundamental right of the child, learning should be fun. Mike Douse argues the following: Engendering a love of learning, and underwriting enthusiasms, and generally having fun in understanding and responding to our world is self-evidently excellent in a moral sense but is diminished when perceived as a mere economic good. Bringing the marketplace into education and the workplace into the schoolroom devalues the invaluable, transforming a wonderful universal right into a mundane tradable commodity. https://lnkd.in/gJg5wRiK

Talent Disrupted - College Graduate Underemployment & A Way Forward Students, families, educators and policymakers look to higher education degrees as a bridge to economic opportunity and upward mobility. However, a just released comprehensive study by the Strade Education Foundation, and The Burning Glass Institute, is calling into question whether our institutions are delivering on that promise. While higher education is still worth it for the typical graduate, it is not a guarantee: students face an increasing risk that their degree will not provide access to a college level job. Only half secure employment within a year of graduation! For a copy of the study - "Like" this post and reply ""REPORT" and I will get it out to you.

A key aspect of working with First Generation college students is engaging with them about the assets they bring with them to college. Here are suggestions from my research on how to center students' skills and experiences as part of your engagement with them.

Are we limiting student potential by asking them about their future careers before assessing the lifestyle they want to live? Check out the EdPost article: https://fyg.ink/45fNrqv #LifestyleFirst #CareerPaths #CollegeAwareness #EducationLeader #FutureReady #EducatorLife

Are you ready to pioneer a new era of education-to-career pathways? Join American Student Assistance and JFF Tuesday, April 30 at 1pm ET for a live webinar to dive into a collection of resources designed to empower policymakers, employers, educators, trusted adults, and learners to take the next steps toward a brighter future. Research shows there is growing awareness and acceptance of more education-to career pathways among employers and Gen Z. However, work is needed to reduce the perceived and real risks holding many young people and employers from pursuing and hiring from high-quality education-to-career training and credentials. Follow the link to register for the event >> https://lnkd.in/e5rEd6_f #ReimagineEducation #TransformWorkandLearning #EducationtoCareerPathways

Are you ready to pioneer a new era of education-to-career pathways? Join American Student Assistance and JFF Tuesday, April 30 at 1pm ET for a live webinar to dive into a collection of resources designed to empower policymakers, employers, educators, trusted adults, and learners to take the next steps toward a brighter future. Research shows there is growing awareness and acceptance of more education-to career pathways among employers and Gen Z. However, work is needed to reduce the perceived and real risks holding many young people and employers from pursuing and hiring from high-quality education-to-career training and credentials. Follow the link to register for the event >> https://lnkd.in/eijKD4zR #ReimagineEducation #TransformWorkandLearning #EducationtoCareerPathways

Are you ready to pioneer a new era of education-to-career pathways? Join American Student Assistance and JFF Tuesday, April 30 at 1pm ET for a live webinar to dive into a collection of resources designed to empower policymakers, employers, educators, trusted adults, and learners to take the next steps toward a brighter future. Research shows there is growing awareness and acceptance of more education-to career pathways among employers and Gen Z. However, work is needed to reduce the perceived and real risks holding many young people and employers from pursuing and hiring from high-quality education-to-career training and credentials. Follow the link to register for the event >> https://lnkd.in/ge9x3pY7 #ReimagineEducation #TransformWorkandLearning #EducationtoCareerPathways

I know changing careers after giving four or more education years to a certain field is not going to be a walk in the park. Here are some tips to help you navigate this transition.

Struggling to balance personal growth and career outcomes for students? Discover the successful strategies that leading institutions are using in 2024.