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?? Strong employer engagement is critical for impactful career-connected learning. Through industry partnerships, our community of practice offers learners invaluable opportunities to explore pathways and develop the skills needed for long-term success. In part two of our Insights Series, we detail how our comprehensive analysis reveals that partnerships are not only bridging the gap between education and the workforce — but shaping future-ready learners equipped for meaningful careers! Catalyze identified three levels of employer engagement that play a pivotal role in enhancing career-connected learning: ???Career Awareness (67%) ???Career Preparation (75%) ???Employment & Advancement (27%) Check out our full blog for more and stay tuned for part three as we explore more insights. ?? https://lnkd.in/e8BZsSrm #careerconnectedlearning #skills #education

????“I didn’t think I’d have opportunities like this, but now I feel more confident in my skills and future.” — Oregon STEM intern We’re celebrating Spark Oregon — a career-connected learning program from Oregon STEM — and its impact on young adults in rural areas. Through nearly 500 industry partnerships and paid internships — the grantee has helped learners collectively earn over $314,000! ???With robust wraparound support, learners are set up for both personal and professional growth. Explore more about Spark Oregon’s real-world impact and download their Catalyze Case Study at the link in the comment section below! ?? #workbasedlearning #careerconnectedlearning #construction #futureofwork

?? We’re thrilled to release our new Catalyze Case Studies — where we’ll highlight innovative and impactful career-connected learning models from our community of practice! First up is unCommon Construction's apprenticeship program, which helps learners break industry stereotypes and develop critical skills. To date, Uncommon has created 475+ apprenticeships and: ? 100% of alumni graduate high school on time. ? Over 80% of alumni continue their education or secure stable employment within six months of graduation. ? Apprentices earn approximately $1,000 per semester and can qualify for additional scholarships through “Equity Awards.” Apprentices collectively have earned $500,000 in wages and scholarships since 2015. Visit the link below for more on what sets this program apart! ??? https://lnkd.in/eXU-cHsg #workbasedlearning #careerconnectedlearning #construction #futureofwork

?? Our Learner Voice Series highlights alumni and current participants of Catalyze-supported career-connected learning programs. And we can’t wait to continue sharing impactful, first-hand experiences with you! In this video, Michelle Cheang, director of Catalyze, sat down with E.J. Garcia, an intern at Hopeworks, to hear about how he has developed his career readiness, self-efficacy and self-awareness. Check out the clip and visit our latest blog in the comment section below for more! ??

?? We’re excited to launch our Learner Voice Series featuring alumni and current participants of Catalyze-supported career-connected learning programs. In this video, Michelle Cheang, director of Catalyze, sat down with Izzy Fitzgerald, a learner with The Reinvention Lab at Teach For America, to learn about how she has developed her career readiness, self-efficacy and self-awareness. Check out the clip and visit our latest blog in the comment section below for more! ?? #skills #careerconnectedlearning #education #careerexploration

???Our community of practice is continuing to develop meaningful innovations in career-connected learning! A recent IRB-approved study confirms the powerful impact of nXu Education's SEL & College & Career Readiness curriculum! Learners saw?3x growth in their sense of purpose?and?2x growth in social-emotional skills?compared to a control group. These insights iterate the value and effectiveness of career-connected learning programming. View the link below for more on the study and link in the comment section for a look at the full report! ?? https://lnkd.in/enAqBrsr #careerconnectedlearning #education #skills

? Impactful things are happening with New Bridge Cleveland! Learners recently participated in a Healthcare Career Explorations event and received hands-on experience in the healthcare field through virtual reality! ?? From surgeries to patient care — participants immersed themselves in real-life scenarios, exploring the endless possibilities of healthcare career pathways. Let’s celebrate Cleveland’s next generation of healthcare professionals! ??

?? We’re excited to kick off our Catalyze Insights Series! Since 2021, our growing community of practice has surfaced innovative solutions to help learners aged 11-22 explore, prepare for, and advance in their careers. Earlier this year, we conducted an in-depth analysis of Round One and Round Two grantee portfolios and 850 Round Three applications to identify trends and insights about what is working in career-connected learning and where additional opportunities exist. Over the next few months, we’ll share key insights in a blog series, focusing on: ? Industry partnerships ? K-12 career-connected learning Stay tuned and check out the full blog for more! ?? https://lnkd.in/eaMEuUvV

???TODAY is the FINAL day to apply for Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge and gain access to Catalyze’s national community of practice! Round Four will fund a total of $4 million to up to five organizations that are?ready to scale transformative direct service career-connected learning solutions for learners aged 11-22.?The Challenge will focus on two themes: → Theme One: Career exploration for young adolescents → Theme Two: Activating industry partnerships Visit the link in the comments to apply today or share with your network! ?? #catalyzechallenge #careerconnectedlearning #fundingalert

???Applications for Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge close tomorrow! Submit your application while there’s still time. Receive up to $1M in philanthropic funding to scale a career-connected learning solution with demonstrated impact. This round focuses on two themes: career exploration for young adolescents and activating industry partnerships. Learn more about eligibility in the link below and apply by October 17. ?? https://lnkd.in/dgYCs3Wq.. #CatalyzeChallenge #careerconnectedlearning #industrypartnerships #employers