Our latest, “The Current State of Social Capital in College and Career Pathways” provides deeper insight into how national and local education orgs are defining and incorporating #socialcapital development into their day-to-day work with students. 👇👇👇

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Thank you for making this possible Advance CTE ESG ExcelinEd Jobs for the Future (JFF) New America Annie E. Casey Foundation Gates Foundation Bloomberg Philanthropies Carnegie Corporation of New York The Joyce Foundation Salesforce Walton Foundation

Skills-based hiring is gaining traction as an idea; but there are still many unanswered questions:

How do we validate?
How do we track?
What does that mean for degrees?

@MattGandal’s latest OpEd in Forbes unravels this complicated issue: forbes.com/sites/mattgand…

Every year, 1 in 5 HS grads who have been accepted to college and plan to go never show up on campus in the fall. Our latest blog outlines implementation models states can use to combat “summer melt” & help students stay on a path to postsecondary success.
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“Bridging the Gap: A State Leader’s Guide,” says acad, navigational & relational #SummerBridge programming especially benefits under-prepared, first-gen, underrepresented, & non-trad students edstrategy.org/wp-content/upl… ESG CPE News Dr. Aaron Thompson KCTCS President Ryan Quarles BCTC

🚨For state leaders looking to connect their education and workforce systems—and create better experiences for students—the Launch Initiative is leading the way, sharing learnings & best practices with the field.

The latest from our partners New America: newamerica.org/education-poli…

'“Part of what we’re trying to do in Delaware is build a ‘system of excellence’ [around CTE],' says Rodel CEO Paul Herdman. Read more: ASU+GSV: Experts Call for Middle School Career Exploration bit.ly/3JsQQIr American Student Assistance, ESG

Intermediaries are critical to the success of #YouthApprenticeship programs. But there is still confusion about their function.

⚙️ Our #PAYA team and partners from ESG are providing clarity to connect more young people with opportunities.
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Did you miss our panel, 'Making Middle School Count,' moderated by our own Julie Lammers & featuring Rodel's Paul Herdman, AMLE's Stephanie Simpson, & Kathleen Mathers from ESG at this year's #ASUGSVSummit ? Read this recap by govtechnews: bit.ly/4bs2ob9

Intermediaries are critical to the success of Youth Apprenticeship initiatives; but there is still confusion & misconception about their function.

New America Ed & ESG are changing that, so we can expand YA and give more  young people better opportunities: edstrategy.org/resource/the-a…

'It is no longer enough to focus solely on getting more people enrolled in college or even to increase completion rates; the emphasis now needs to be on preparing learners for what’s next in their journey.'

@MattGandal on 'value' in Higher Ed for Forbes:
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NOW is the time for employers to come to the table WITH ed leaders, to proactively and deliberately design the educational experiences students need to take advantage of the high wage, in-demand jobs being created by CHIPS & IRA.

@MattGandal on The Rant: youtu.be/0PvaMJDK0T4?fe…

Federal funds are flowing to states. Learn what higher ed leaders should be doing to harness these funds for workforce training with my guest Matt Gandal , CEO of ESG on the latest episode of The Rant. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fed…

ESG is proud to support CPE News in the development of the Postsecondary Advising Framework. The framework includes milestones—and activities to support them—around how students should be engaging in postsecondary planning from grades 6-12. Check it out👇
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How do intermediaries support students and employers in #YouthApprenticeship programs? How do different models compare?

💼 This new brief by #PAYA partner ESG describes their function and focus, and details how they build out the field. edstrategy.org/resource/the-a…

Federal investment in infrastructure has the potential to transform local economies across the U.S.; but only if local education systems are preparing the talent needed to fill those jobs.

@MattGandal’s latest, including why Ohio is a place to watch: forbes.com/sites/mattgand…

We need coordination across education and workforce systems to equip counselors with the training, tools, resources and information they need to avoid a piecemeal approach that further widens the gap between graduation and a student’s next steps.
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Aligned advising is key to postsecondary and career success. Students who receive high-quality advising gain academic, navigational, and relational benefits. Learn how TX, MS & KY are implementing innovative state-level support for advising and counseling.
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“More than 60% of school leaders say they ‘do not use’ data on postsecondary advising, application, or enrollment.”

We must do better for students. Find out how systems & organizations across the U.S. are getting smart about using success data.

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Students benefit from a connected system of timely college and career advising where K-12, higher ed, and community and workforce partners collaborate to make transitions seamless.

This case study highlights places that are leading in this work: edstrategy.org/wp-content/upl…