With nearly half of Gen Z-ers reporting that they don’t have enough information to make informed decisions about their postsecondary plans…

PED NEWS RELEASE New Mexico high school students will have access to as many as 3,000 paid summer internships next year, giving them hands-on work experience in careers ranging from health care to …

Former NFL-quarterback-turned-analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick joined us to discuss his experiences adapting to new environments throughout his football and media careers.

Harvard Law School’s Future-L gives talented high school students insight into the law and legal careers.

Learn what career readiness means, why it’s vital for student success, and how schools can help students build the skills to thrive in college and careers.

One of the most important elements of career-connected learning is ensuring that all students, regardless of background or community, have…

Prince Edward County Public Schools are in the process of ramping up its work-based learning program. The program allows

The hospitality industry pays notoriously low wages, especially for young workers and workers of color. New Orleans has several nonprofit programs designed to help high school graduates enter the indu...

Thirteen Nonprofits To Watch: Organizations Transforming The Way Kids Learn About Careers

The message could not be clearer, according to Jean Eddy: young people must be given the chance to know themselves deeply and to explore widely in order to find their place in the world. Eddy, Executi...

If you’re familiar with our work at American Student Assistance® (ASA), you know that we’re passionate about making sure young people have…

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ASA/Free to Dream Present - Breaking Cycles, Building Leaders: Youth Empowerment in Action. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about j...

BRYTE hosted Science Day, an event for refugee students to gain hands-on STEM experience.

Press Kit & VisualsTo address the skilled labor gap, The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation are both committed to growing the next generation of tradespeople. Our efforts are divided into two ke...

Technology tools that help to change the way kids learn about careers

EVANSTON — Thirty-three students gathered at the Evanston Roundhouse for a morning spent learning about basic finance and resources, and participating in mock interviews. Evanston High School &...

Students from Desert Mirage High School spent the day at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for a hands-on career exploration event, connecting STEM and biodiversity education to real-world conservatio...

With only 47% of Gen Z youth saying that they had enough information to decide what postsecondary pathway was right for them, it’s clear…

Youth career-connected learning is vital: It contributes to ensuring that young people are on the path to success and builds crucial talent…

The City of Hartford, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the United Way of Central and Northeastern CT, and the Aspen Institute announced this week they will be investing more than $1.2 millio...

American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit at the forefront of changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures, is a proud sponsor of the 52nd Annual AMLE Confere...

On Wednesday, October 30 (5–8 PM), STEAM the Streets and CoBiz Richmond will host Amplifying Opportunities, a free event aimed at fostering pathways for youth through education, mentorship and creativ...

HBCU News - Beyond The Yard More Parents Support Career Paths Beyond Four-Year College HBCU News- The Rise of the Anti-College Parent 70 of Teens Now Exploring Alternatives with Parental Backing

Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizatio...