In this BEP podcast, Jobs for the Future (JFF) brings together voices from CSCU, Urban Alliance, and Educate Texas to explore how pathway intermediaries can collaborate differently to advance a vision for the future. rebrand.ly/xvs7

Explore how intermediaries shape policy to scale equitable career pathways in this brief from Jobs for the Future (JFF). Find more narrative-change resources here → buff.ly/de2CaRS buff.ly/i0i1HtA #Education #Pathways #Policy

In this recorded BEP webinar from Jobs for the Future (JFF) , CareerConnectWA shares how they’re building and scaling a statewide pathways system that connects learning with careers. rebrand.ly/vp2p #pathways #workbasedlearning

Discover the critical roles intermediaries play in crafting equitable #pathway #educationsystems and how to enhance these functions in @JFFtweets' "Intermediary Functions and Features in Pathways Systems.” More resources: buff.ly/de2CaRS buff.ly/SWeUEGr

The College Paradox: Americans still believe in college. We also don’t. A new section of our narrative project explores the tension between a long-held dream and a changing reality. #pathways #narrativechange bit.ly/3ZgHSGP

More students are building careers without a 4-yr degree. This BestColleges article breaks down why stackable credentials matter and how they reshape access to opportunity. More narrative assets at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives buff.ly/r5RM8oR #Pathways #NarrativeChange

The 4-year degree isn’t the only path to a good job. 2-year degrees are opening doors to well-paying careers—and reshaping how we define success. Scholarship America scholarshipamerica.org/blog/two-year-… #Pathways #CommunityCollege #NarrativeChange

Community college isn’t a backup plan. It’s a powerful engine for equity and mobility. This piece from @JFFtweets explains how changing the story changes the system. jff.org/telling-the-ri… More at leadingwithlearning.org/narrative #Pathways #NarrativeChange #CommunityCollege

With support from CityWorks DC, Denita found her career--and it didn’t require a 4-year degree, proving there are many paths to the American Dream. more narrative change assets like this one at leadingwithlearning.org/narratives buff.ly/zLxG8eL #Pathways #NarrativeChange

Americans still believe in college for all. We also don’t. The "College-for-All" narrative is cracking, and a new one is taking shape—one that values skills and real-world pathways. Explore the full section: bit.ly/45NX6Xx #Pathways #NarrativeChange #CollegeForAll

How do we help Black and Latinx youth see themselves in careers that matter? Jobs for the Future (JFF) explores how occupational identity is shaped—and how intermediaries can build belonging. bit.ly/3FeKIW0

Accountability should serve students—not systems. This paper by from C!E and FairTest lifts up real models where local communities lead, states support, and learning—not compliance—is the goal. A must-read for anyone ready to rethink assessment. bit.ly/3HZBHAY

Data won’t drive equity unless people understand it. This @JFFtweets piece explores how translating data—and using it to advocate—is essential to equity work. More at leadingwithlearning.org/narratives jff.org/to-use-data-as… #NarrativeChange #Equity #DataEquity #Pathways

Equity starts with who gets seen—and who gets counted. This narrative section looks at how racism shapes both our stories and our data, and what it takes to change that. Explore the full section: leadingwithlearning.org/stories-and-da… #NarrativeChange #Pathways #Intermediaries

The relationship economy runs on trust, empathy, and communication. Classrooms talk about these skills, pathway education let students practice them—in real settings, with real stakes. That's the shift. That’s the story we need to tell. bit.ly/3GbYybW Forbes

Gen Z wants purpose, growth, and real connection. Gallup’s latest report confirms what pathway leaders already know: Young people aren’t disengaged—they’re underdeveloped. gallup.com/workplace/4046…

Gen Z isn’t scared of AI. They’re scared of losing the human skills that make them valuable. TalentLMS data backs it up. Pathways give students real-world practice in the soft skills AI can’t replace. Use this data in your pathways storytelling: talentlms.com/research/ai-im…

New report from The Center for Innovation in Education and University of Kentucky: Extensive research in Allen County, KY shows how inclusive design transforms accountability. Read →bit.ly/acs-fullreport #EdPolicy #K12

Community voices aren’t a “nice to have.” They’re the key to lasting reform. See the evidence in our new report → bit.ly/acs-fullreport #SystemsChange #EdReform

When more “new voices” join the process, trust and ownership soar. Full findings → bit.ly/acs-fullreport #EdReform #K12