ASA and The DeBruce Foundation teamed up to develop and deliver engaging career literacy resources for teens through our free skill-building and career experimentation platform, EvolveMe?. How did users engage with #EvolveMe, and did they find it to be a useful tool for planning their future? Read our case study for insights on what students think about #careerexploration, what they wish adults knew, and what it takes to get young people to take action.
American Student Assistance
中小学教育
Boston，Massachusetts 10,701 位关注者
American Student Assistance? (ASA) helps students discover their education and career opportunities.
关于我们
American Student Assistance? (ASA) is changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate postsecondary pathways through exploration, work-based learning, and free digital experiences. ASA meets students both in and beyond the classroom with digital tools, resources, and information to empower their career planning journeys. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and having equitable access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.
- 网站
-
https://www.asa.org
American Student Assistance的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 中小学教育
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Boston，Massachusetts
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1956
- 领域
- K-12 Education、Career Readiness、Career & Technical Education (CTE)、Alternative Education Pathways、Workforce Development、Work-based Learning、Gen Z和Education Policy
地点
-
主要
获取路线
33 Arch St
US，Massachusetts，Boston，02110
American Student Assistance员工
动态
-
American Student Assistance转发了
President & CEO at American Student Assistance | Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in MA | Author | Top 10 edTech Influencers to Watch in 2025
?? Did you know that almost 1 in 5 workers without a degree out-earn the median college graduate? Plus, around two million nondegree workers are pulling in over $100,000 per year... This groundbreaking new research from American Student Assistance and The Burning Glass Institute tracked the career paths of millions of nondegree workers and uncovered systematic patterns of success. ?? One key takeaway? The first job out of high school is a critical choice that can set the stage for a thriving career. Yet today, which career path a student follows often comes down to luck. This report dives into the common roles nondegree workers take on, and shares best practices on how to spread the word about the breadth of quality job opportunities available to young people. I encourage you to read the full report (link in the comments??), and I'm eager to know your thoughts. What was your "launchpad job" that put you on a path to career success? What were the key skills you learned at that job that allowed you to step into your strengths? #CareerDevelopmentMonth
-
-
American Student Assistance转发了
Communications and Organizational Strategist | Deep Listener | Driving Social Impact Through Storytelling & Narrative Change
The New York Times and Steve Lohr covered important new research from The Burning Glass Institute and American Student Assistance on "launchpad" jobs--the professions that, above other career paths, provide young people with more opportunity for promotion and career mobility, decent pay, good benefits, and job security. The findings in "Launchpad Jobs: Achieving Career and Economic Success without a Degree" show that not all professions are created equal and guidance and data around pathways to success for the 40% of Americans who do not go to college is essential to build a more inclusive and healthier workforce. Many thanks to The Burning Glass Institute, Matt Sigelman, Carlo Salerno, and Shrinidhi Rao for the opportunity to work with them on the launch of this important report. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/evsJDvF7 Read the NYT article: https://lnkd.in/e6P7nSMZ #launchpadjobs #careers #economics #education #skills #jobs
You don’t need to go to college to have a great career: 20% of those who go straight to work after HS outearn the median college graduate. But much depends on how you start. Some first jobs make you 4x more likely to be a top earner by the time you’re 40; others make you 4x more likely to wind up in or near poverty. The problem: picking the right start requires guidance few students receive. In fact, some of the best and worst starting jobs have the same initial salaries. Those who start out seating people in a restaurant and those cleaning rooms in a hotel make about the same; 20 years on, those who started as restaurant hosts are making $80,000 while the former housekeepers are making only $37,000. How can a student tell the difference? In our report “Launchpad Jobs: Advancing Careers & Economic Success Without a Degree” undertaken in partnership with American Student Assistance, The Burning Glass Institute tracked the careers of millions of people who went straight to work after high school to understand which paths lead to economic mobility and which prove to be dead ends. That’s especially important because 40% of students don’t go straight to college, while many of those who do ultimately stop out or graduate into jobs they didn’t need to go to college to get. The good news: there are clear patterns of success – pathways that we know work. The bad news: with minimal information, the choices students make are often haphazard. Guidance counselors have little data on career outcomes to draw on and limited experience with routes that don’t pass through college. Key insights from our report: * 1 in 5 HS graduates without a degree out-earn the median college grad, and over 2 million nondegree workers earn more than $100,000 annually. * The 73 Launchpad Jobs we identify span a wide range of fields and advance careers across measures – from upward mobility to wages, from job stability to benefits. * Those in?Launchpad Jobs earn almost 30% more after 10 years, are 10% more likely to be promoted, and face 20% lower risk of unemployment. * Despite 1.9M annual entry-level openings for Launchpad Jobs, not even 10% of 18-year-olds find their way to them. * The choices students make after landing their first gig are crucial too, even for those in Launchpad Jobs. Those who pursue a technical specialization or enter management can sometimes triple their earnings within just a decade. #careers #economics #education #skills #jobs You can find the report on https://bit.ly/3ASc8yw.?And check out Steve Lohr’s insightful coverage in The New York Times: https://nyti.ms/4fSqQnW. ? I am grateful to ASA for its partnership in this project.?I am also deeply appreciative to have had the chance to work coauthors Jean Eddy & Judith L. Goldstein at ASA and Carlo Salerno at the Burning Glass Institute, as well as with BGI colleagues Erik Leiden, Gwynn Guilford, Shrinidhi Rao, Tomer Stern, Scott Spitze, and Mels de Zeeuw, and Julie Lammers and Sandy D. at ASA.
How High School Graduates Can Improve Their Earnings Potential
https://www.nytimes.com
-
What would it take to make a credentialing system that truly opens doors for students? Our very own Julie Lammers will be participating in a discussion during Getting Smart's Town Hall TODAY at 3 PM EST on rethinking credentialing in a way that's beneficial for students, educators, and employers. Featuring: Nate McClennen, author and facilitator Julie Lammers, ASA Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, The DeBruce Foundation Ian Z., SchoolJoy Don't miss out:
What would it take to build a credentialing system that truly opens doors for students? Join us for the next Getting Smart Town Hall on November 21 at noon PT. Nate McClennen, lead author of a new report on credentialing, will guide a dynamic conversation with Leigh Anne Taylor Knight from The DeBruce Foundation, Julie Lammers from American Student Assistance, and Ian Z. from SchoolJoy. Together, they’ll discuss rethinking credentialing to create a meaningful and accessible system for all. Expect fresh insights into designing credentials that are portable, relevant, and beneficial for students, educators, and employers alike. We’ll explore how to strengthen career pathways, incorporate real-world skills, and expand opportunities that enhance students’ journeys. Secure your spot and join us as we work to shape the future of credentialing! #GettingSmart #GettingSmartTownHall #GSTownHall #Credentialing #CareerPathways #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation
此处无法显示此内容
在领英 APP 中访问此内容等
-
Did you know nearly 1 in 5 workers without a degree out-earn the median college graduate, and around 2 million nondegree workers earn over $100k per year? Our new report with The Burning Glass Institute highlights the power of “launchpad jobs”—entry-level roles that offer upward mobility, solid pay, and job security. Read the report, "Launchpad Jobs: Achieving Career and Economic Success Without a Degree," here: https://bit.ly/3CDOnuI To learn more, check out this article in the The New York Times diving into the report: https://bit.ly/4g01Ziq
How High School Graduates Can Improve Their Earnings Potential
https://www.nytimes.com
-
American Student Assistance转发了
Our Program Director, Rachel Boemer, who also serves as Co-Chair of Construction Forum’s Transportation Workgroup, had the privilege of participating in today’s “Constructing Solutions Transportation Challenge”—an inspiring event that brought together 80+ high school students from the CAPS Network. Organized by Construction Forum in collaboration with the CAPS team and generously sponsored by American Student Assistance (ASA), this event highlighted the crucial connection between transportation skills and career readiness, particularly in the construction industry. With only 40% of Missouri teens holding driver’s licenses and no state-mandated driver’s education, the challenge aimed to bridge the gap in transportation literacy. Students worked in teams to create social media pitches that would encourage their peers to understand the importance of obtaining a drivers license: ? Serves as a key form of identification ? Opens doors to job opportunities ? Supports financial independence and career growth The winning teams earned gas gift cards and the opportunity for their pitches to come to fruition! Be sure to tune into KMOV-TV Channel 4 to catch the story on today’s event!! We’re proud to help empower the next generation with the tools they need for success—on and off the job site! #BuildingTheFoundationForChange
-
-
The Calais School, a private special education school, has announced their partnership with Johnny's Pizzeria as part of the school's Work Based Learning Program. High school and 12-Plus students will have the opportunity to intern at the restaurant and learn the ins and outs of the restaurant and food service industry. Learn more:
Calais Work Based Learning Student Gets a Flavor for the Food Service Industry
tapinto.net
-
American Student Assistance转发了
ONE DAY TO GO! We’re excited to welcome our students and exhibitors to the 2024 JA Inspire? at the Hynes Convention Center tomorrow! JA Inspire? isn’t just a career fair—it’s an interactive, hands-on experience that connects our middle school students with their futures. Local businesses and schools are coming together to empower students with tools, insights, and inspiration to navigate their journeys through high school, college, and beyond. From exploring cutting-edge tools and equipment to learning about real-world careers, students will walk away with knowledge, confidence, and excitement for their future. Thank you to our Impact Sponsor, Staples, and Breakfast Sponsor, Needham Bank! To our Trailblazer of Inspiration Sponsors: Delta Air Lines, Comcast, Keolis North America Inc., American Student Assistance, Sun Life, Lincoln Financial Foundation, Dellbrook | JKS, and RSM US LLP. Also to Albrecht Auto Group, The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation, Gemline, Point32Health, and Massachusetts Boating Careers. Get ready to dream, explore, and inspire—because tomorrow is just the beginning! #JAInspire #middleschool #CareerReady #CareerExploration #juniorachievement #BoundlessPossibility
-
-
American Student Assistance转发了
We are excited to share "Expanding Access, Value and Experiences Through Credentialing A Landscape Analysis of Credentialing and Its Impact on K-12." This publication offers a forward-thinking vision for the future of credentialing, exploring how Learning and Employment Records (LERs) can enhance equity and transparency across education systems. Thank you to American Student Assistance (ASA) for the support and the many contributors who helped shape our thinking and are driving innovations in credentialing. Discover how we’re aligning education with workforce demands through durable skills and innovative credentialing: https://lnkd.in/g5ZX5rQd #GettingSmart #ASA #Credentialing #CredentialingLandscape #Analysis #LERs #Learning #Employment #Equity #Transparency #EducationSystems #EquitableAccess #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation?
-
-
Tune in to this episode of the One Question Podcast, to hear hosts Michael Horn and our President & CEO, Jean Eddy ask professor and CEO of ParentData, Emily Oster, about which data young people should be paying attention to help them better understand the rapidly-changing world of careers. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4hIA5cg
-