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Springpod, a leading provider of free virtual work-based learning experiences for learners, has recently secured a $2.5 million strategic investment from ASA, which will be used to expand the scope of their #careerexploration offerings. Learn more in this article by EdTechReview Media Pvt Ltd:

🎉 Our community of practice is continuing to develop meaningful innovations in career-connected learning! A recent IRB-approved study confirms the powerful impact of nXu Education's SEL & College & Career Readiness curriculum! Learners saw 3x growth in their sense of purpose and 2x growth in social-emotional skills compared to a control group. These insights iterate the value and effectiveness of career-connected learning programming. View the link below for more on the study and link in the comment section for a look at the full report! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/enAqBrsr #careerconnectedlearning #education #skills

16-year-old Max Charney may not know what he wants to do after graduation, but he knows that career exploration is not just for college students and grads. To help connect students with valuable career information directly from professionals, he founded Career Chats. Learn more about Max and his organization in this Forbes article:

"College for All" isn't the answer for everyone—in fact, 37 million Americans under the age of 65 attended college but didn’t finish with any degree or credential. "#CTE for All," on the other hand, blends career and postsecondary options, expanding opportunities beyond the college-only route. Read more from authors Michael Horn and Daniel Curtis in this piece for Education Next:

We're so thankful for supporters like aramco, American Student Assistance, Citi Foundation, Comerica Bank, EY, General Motors, Intuit, Link Logistics, MetLife Foundation, Mott Foundation, PayPal, Santander Bank, N.A., and Zuora, who are joining us as we #fuelafuture of diverse leaders and entrepreneurs! November 15 is Youth Entrepreneurship Day – when we celebrate and honor the next generation of entrepreneurs and pledge our continued support to empower young people from under-resourced communities by providing them with the tools to own their future. With your help, we aim to support 400 new students this year, giving them the tools, mindset, and skills to thrive in the world of entrepreneurship. Will you join us in changing the life of a young person forever? Support, share, and help us create opportunities for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Learn how you can make a difference at nfte.com/fuelafuture! #youthentrepreneurshipday #entrepreneurialmindset

Are you enjoying #AMLE24? Don't miss out on this panel discussing ASA and Education Strategy Group's report on how all 50 states approach and measure success in middle school #careerexploration, moderated by our very own Julie Lammers. Featuring: Julie Lammers, ASA (Moderator) Casey Haugner Wrenn, Education Strategy Group Deborah Knoll, Tennessee Department of Education Ross White, Arkansas Department of Education Learn more: https://amle.org/annual/

ASA is in Nashville for #AMLE24! Our very own Julie Lammers will be participating in a workshop by Virtual Enterprises International, Inc., where she and her fellow panelists will help middle school leaders map out their career-focused programming. Featuring: William Wilson, Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. Julie Lammers, ASA Richard Wells, Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. Jillian Berg, Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fomAMV

Nondegree pathways have a lot to offer young adults, but how can they find them, and how can we spread the word about these successful postsecondary education programs? To learn more, check out In the final installment of our three-part blog series breaking down the results of "Success Redefined," an independent survey commissioned by ASA and Jobs for the Future (JFF).

With the ever-changing educational landscape, the need for innovative solutions to support diverse students is more important than ever. To learn more about how ASA's strategic investment in Tutored by Teachers is step towards equity in #edtech, check out this article by our very own Rilwan M.

Are you in Nashville for #AMLE24? Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)'s J.D. LaRock, J.D., Ed.D. will moderate a panel on how to help middle school students discover their interests, skills, and personal strengths and understand how they align with potential careers. Featuring: J.D. LaRock, NFTE (moderator) Christine Ryan, NFTE Jamie V. Polk, Dallas Independent School District - Price Career Institute Jacqueline McCoy-Renfro, NFTE, Dallas ISD Learn more: https://amle.org/annual/