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Wrap up your experience at this year's Getting Smart + Real World Learning's #NewPathways by attending our panel, "Work Based Learning." Our very own Julie Lammers will be moderating a discussion on strategies and best practices for implementing effective work-based learning programs. Featuring: - Julie Lammers, ASA (moderator) - Yvonne Tsaglis, DuPage High School District 88 - Andy Hepburn, GPS Education Partners - Alisa Morse, CAPS Network - Ken M., Design Tech High School at Oracle Learn more about this session and our other programming here: https://bit.ly/4gmHu0g

Join us for Apprentice Learning's Annual Fall Future of Work gathering, where this year’s focus is on Nurturing the Talent Pipeline. Sign up here! https://lnkd.in/ecN5vHZu Date:?Wednesday, October 2, 2024? Time:?8am-10am? Place:?Federal Home Loan Bank in the Prudential Tower This crucial discussion will explore mindsets, attitudes, and practices needed to care for and encourage the growth and development of young talent, ensuring they are well-prepared for future careers. We ask each other and ourselves: What has worked well and what needs to change so that businesses and individuals can authentically cultivate and sustain a young person’s capacity for achievement or success? What are the recipes for achievement and success that includes a young person’s joy and autonomy; and acknowledges that they are not blank slates upon which the labor sector must have full imprint? Our panel of experts will share insights on best practices for investing in and upskilling emerging talent, emphasizing the importance of providing a broad educational foundation that allows for continued skill development and adaptation throughout one's career. This event is essential for anyone interested in shaping a future-ready workforce and ensuring that young people are equipped with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. Panelists include: Jean Eddy, President and CEO of American Student Assistance and author of Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids to Tomorrow's World. Jean develops and drives the overall strategic direction of ASA. Working with the Board and her Senior Management Team, she has successfully shifted ASA’s focus and direction to help kids, as early as middle school, make informed choices about their education and career goals. Dr. Carlene Lacey, DM, MBA, Director, Strategic Workforce Development, Governance & Partnerships, National Grid; Carlene leads National Grid’s Workforce Development programs that include a suite of four Clean Energy Academies that aim to build a diverse pipeline of talent to secure wealth building roles in the energy industry. She is responsible for shaping, implementing and sustaining transformative workforce development initiatives across National Grid’s US service territory. Brenda Kirouac, PHR, SHRM CP, Vice President of Talent and part of the Human Resources team at Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, a role that primarily includes talent acquisition, development and management. Brenda has experience in banking, professional services, advertising, engineering/manufacturing, and the staffing industries. She is inspired by and engaged with organizations that are developing our future workforce. Under her leadership, FHLBank Boston has expanded its workforce development efforts beyond college internships to include high school students via the Boston PIC, and sponsored their engagement with 8th grade student apprentices with Apprentice Learning.?

Will we see you at this year's Getting Smart and Real World Learning's #NewPathways? If so, don't forget to attend our session, "Career-Connected Learning," where our very own Judith L. Goldstein will be moderating a discussion on innovative approaches to giving learners real-world work experiences. Featuring: - Judy Goldstein, ASA (moderator) - Torrence Allen, Ed.S, Belton School District #124#124#124 - Shannon Shelton, North Kansas City Schools - Kerry Lane, Olathe School District / Olathe East Sr High School - Torree Pederson, Aligned - Todd Smith, Symphony Workforce Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gmHu0g

As the season comes to a close, we'd like to thank our interns who spent their summer with us learning about various career paths. To learn about one intern, Fiona's experience, read about the five lessons she learned during her time as a PR & Communications intern: https://bit.ly/4eg0fAo

Our President & CEO, Jean Eddy, was chosen as one of NU Advisory Partners' top ten #edtech influencers to watch in 2025 for her commitment to harnessing technology to create equitable access to education and career pathways. Check out their article to learn more about Jean and other trailblazers in the edTech sphere:

ASA is a proud sponsor of Getting Smart and Real World Learning's #NewPathways! Join us in Kansas City, MO on 9/19 for the Opening Session, where our President & CEO Jean Eddy and her fellow panelists will welcome attendees and present their goals for our time together. Featuring: - Josh Reppun, What School Could Be (moderator) - Jean Eddy, ASA - Rashawn Peterson-Caruthers, Ed. S, Getting Smart - Bill Nicely, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation - Brian Crouse, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gmHu0g

Back in April, we announced during the #ASUGSVSummit that ASA was teaming up with Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist Common’s new nonprofit, FREE TO DREAM? to launch #iamFREETODREAM, a multi-year national campaign with a focus on opportunity youth and reshaping the conversation around education and #careerreadiness, and to shine a light on diverse pathways to prosperity for opportunity youth. Learn more about I AM FREE TO DREAM? and the campaign’s goals here:

Will we see you at #NewPathways in Kansas City, MO? Don't forget to kick off this year's event by attending the Opening Preliminary on 9/17, which will feature our very own Judy Goldstein as a panelist. Rashawn Peterson-Caruthers, Ed. S, Getting Smart (Moderator) Judith L. Goldstein, American Student Assistance (ASA) Bill Nicely, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Karla Eslinger, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Harwood, Kansas State Department of Education Check out our programming here: https://bit.ly/4gmHu0g

ASA is a proud sponsor of #NewPathways, a blended high school pathways event, in partnership with our friends at Getting Smart and Real World Learning. Set to take place in Kansas City, MO from 9/17 to 9/19, this event will spotlight and connect Kansas City schools, local businesses, industry nonprofits, and more organizations and institutions dedicated to shaping the future of equitable pathways to success for all students. Check out our programming here: https://lnkd.in/eDpTmVEf

As we approach 2025, a group of edTech influencers is already making waves as key players in the industry. These trailblazers are not merely adapting to technological advancements—they're reshaping the entire education landscape, driving innovation, and influencing how the sector operates. Their impact extends beyond individual initiatives, contributing to the transformation of educational systems globally and setting new standards for the future. We spotlighted 10 trailblazers who are transforming the education sector. These innovators are driving change with their forward-thinking approaches and shaping the future of edTech. Their leadership and impact make them essential figures to watch as they continue to redefine education. See the full article: https://lnkd.in/eAK2dqfe Owl Ventures, Instructure, Ivanti, KKR, American Student Assistance, PowerSchool, Bain Capital, SumTotal Systems, LLC, Commonwealth Bank, Common Sense Media, Edtech Insiders, Western Governors University, GSV Ventures, ASU+GSV Summit, Kyron Learning, Google, Google Cloud, Uplimit, Rocketship Public Schools, Education at Work #ai #executivesearch #NU #NUAdvisoryPartners #leadership #digital #education #earlylearning #teachers #edtech #highereducation #influencers #leaders #backtoschool #innovation