The new #Launch initiative will help strengthen #EdPathways and workforce development to support all students. Congrats to Advance CTE, ESG, ExcelinEd, Jobs for the Future (JFF), and New America on this work. launchpathways.org

Many states’ college and career readiness indicators may be undermeasuring students’ postsecondary potential. Explore All4Ed’s findings and recommendations in this new report: all4ed.org/publication/un… #Undermeasuring

The Getting Smart team is having an amazing time at #SXSWEDU learning, connecting and amplifying the great work being done in our #edu spaces. Infinite gratitude goes out to our podcast guests during our live episodes!

Up first in a new #statepolicy case study series: We break down how #Colorado is building new paths toward JFF's #BigBlur vision and new pathways for students to get college credit, credentials and career support while in #highschool. #PathwaystoProsperity jfflink.org/3oSekA8

Thank you to all the resource experts who will share their expertise with Cohort 9 #HKFellows! See you soon, Carnegie Corporation of New York AACTE Dr. Melody Schopp John Chiang Dakarai I. Aarons (he/him/his) Penny Schwinn Jennifer Zeisler Joel Vargas Shannon Gilkey Zenia Henderson Kristin Hultquist TICAS Harry L. Williams...

To kick things off this morning, our #HKFellows hear from Jennifer Zeisler, Joel Vargas, and Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi on the importance of aligning workforce needs and educational offerings. Thank you to Bob Wise for providing welcome remarks!

🗳️CAST YOUR VOTE for JFFs #SXSW #SXSWEDU #PanelPicker Session: Achieving the Big Blur: Lessons from Colorado featuring @joelvargasjff and education and workforce leaders. jfflink.org/3ODVHZL

📊🚀 Non-degree pathways can open a world of possibilities for young people. Vote in the #SXSWEDU #PanelPicker & uncover groundbreaking research on the benefits of diverse pathways & how they serve the workforce! ➡️bit.ly/3DNTHJ7

Dual enrollment is rising at community colleges. As more dual-enrolled students go #BackToSchool this fall, we must think beyond scaling these programs solely to increase enrollment. Is JFF's #BigBlur vision the future for an emerging hybrid institution? jfflink.org/3Rh0rHC

Are you looking to transform our career-connected pathways systems? Join us in building a future that works for young people through our Pathways to Prosperity coalition. jfflink.org/3t3jcnP #TransformWorkandLearning #Pathways #ReimagineEducation

Thank you College in High School Alliance and Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Thank you NCSL for inviting Joel Vargas to the Jobs Summit to introduce legislators to the #BigBlur and to the exemplary policy approaches in Texas and Colorado. Thanks Ryan Franklin w/ Educate Texas & Misti Ruthven w/ colorado.gov for sharing your work! Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Joel Vargas and Harrison Keller Texas Commissioner Higher Education Rashid Ferrod Davis Jobs for the Future (JFF) Pathways to Prosperity Fall 2023 #weareptech#skillsbuild #skills2030 P-TECH Brooklyn @PTECHNETWORK

Great news! Thanks to MacKenzie Scott for her generous gift to support JFF’s work. #JFFNorthStar jff.org/jobs-for-the-f…

Quality career and technical education could be a bridge to the Big Blur, but more must be done to realize that potential. This #CTEMonth, JFF challenges policymakers to reimagine #CTE, expand its impact, and help states move closer to our #BigBlur vision: jfflink.org/3Sgj7WC

The Big Blur: AreYouDoingIt? Probably Not. And that’s OK if we stay focused on the big idea. jff.org/the-big-blur-a…

To kick things off this morning, our #HKFellows hear from LaVerne Evans Srinivasan, Joel Vargas, and Jon Schnur on the importance of aligning workforce needs and educational offerings.

I'm looking forward to this and hope you can join us!