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🎓 A 4-year degree isn't the only path to success. Join ASA’s free webinar on Launchpad Jobs—high-mobility roles for young workers. 🗓️ June 25 | 12PM ET 📈 Learn how to to help young people spot & land these career-boosting jobs. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3ZdVIJU

Just 45% of teens now say college is their most likely path after high school—down from 73% in 2018. So, what are they choosing instead? Our new Medium piece dives into our latest research: bit.ly/3ZIe2uM

Can #VR help students explore careers + gain real-world skills? Yes—but only if we tackle access challenges. Check out this powerful piece from our partners at Jobs for the Future (JFF) on the promise (& pitfalls) of VR in #education: bit.ly/44Z217Q

How do students build skills that last a lifetime? Through real-world, team-based experiences. 💡 Check out ASA’s latest case study with our #EvolveMe partner ProjectSet and see how we’re helping students gain durable skills for future success: bit.ly/4iVws1P

In the first of her three-part series for Forbes, our President & CEO, Jean Eddy, dives into our whitepaper with Bellwether, "Making it Work," to discuss how states can expand access to high school work-based learning opportunities. 👉 Read it here: bit.ly/3ZgdsEB

Congrats to the students graduating from Fairfield County’s pre-apprenticeship program! They’re leaving high school with real-world skills + career direction. Exactly the kind of impact ASA champions through early #workbasedlearning. (via Lancaster E-G) bit.ly/3Fw0xYq

What role does student agency play in modern learning? Getting Smart talks with Charles Fadel about rethinking education to prioritize purpose, adaptability & real-world skills. Tom Vander Ark Read more: bit.ly/4dK5ppu

Gen Z & Gen Alpha are rethinking the college path—and Newsweek is taking note of ASA's latest research. Our survey shows growing interest in trade schools, apprenticeships and career-connected learning. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZFe2M8

☀️ Summer break is on the horizon, & while future planning may not be top-of-mind for most students, ASA has been digging into teens' postsecondary plans. Read our June PivotED for our President & CEO, Jean Eddy's insights on our report, "Next Steps": bit.ly/4e8HkJj

Through a strategic partnership between Pearson's College and Career Readiness offerings and SkillsUSA, students at Pearson's Connections Academy schools will have access to industry-recognized certifications via Credly. Learn more: bit.ly/4kK3aVl

Last month, Orange County students and families attended "Empowering the Future: Internships and Career Exploration," an event that provided hands-on experiences designed to educate attendees on various free career opportunities and pathways. Learn more: bit.ly/3HmznDW

Will we see you at #JFFHorizons? Our own Judy Goldstein will sit down with Unity's Jessica Lindl, author of "The Career Game Loop" to discuss the parallels between gaming & the world of work. 📅 6/10 🕛 2:50 - 3:40 PM Learn more about our programming: bit.ly/3FBLqN6

Are young people prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie beyond high school graduation? Check out this article to learn how Boys & Girls Clubs of America' Future Ready Agenda for Collective Impact is getting students ready for postsecondary success: bit.ly/3HmzEXu

What can a high school intern expect from an internship program? 🤔 Find out in this article written by our Summer 20254 intern about her experience working with our Public Relations & Communications team: bit.ly/4h8FPuG

For many students, career aspirations don't follow a straight line, shifting as they gain new experiences and learn about the world. That's why exposing young people to a variety of career paths and career exploration opportunities is essential. bit.ly/3Zbnt5V

Connecticut's legislative leaders have restored $10 million in funding for the Connecticut Youth Employment Program to improve work-based learning opportunities for young people. Learn more in this opinion piece written by Capital Workforce' CEO, Alex Johnson: bit.ly/4mU3Yca

Last month, students from six Okaloosa County high schools connected with professionals and explored potential careers in the engineering, manufacturing, technology, and aerospace fields at the 8th Annual 2025 TeCMEN Industry Day. Learn more: bit.ly/43RXxNX

Recently, college enrollment has been on the decline, so removing the stigmas associated with non-degree pathways is a must. That's why ASA and Jobs for the Future (JFF) have teamed up conduct studies on education pathways beyond the traditional four-year degree. bit.ly/3ELguJz

How are states measuring the long-term success of students after graduation? 🔎 Our report with ESG, "Measurement for Mobility," dives into how the states have made progress in using postsecondary & workforce success metrics. Read it here 👉

CV-TEC, in partnership with SkillsUSA, held its first signing ceremony where about two dozen high schoolers studying the trades signed letters of intent with local employers after completing #CTE internships & other work-based learning opportunities. ✍️ bit.ly/446LJZw