@thecie.bsky.social
Gen Z isn’t scared of AI.
They’re scared of losing the human skills that make them valuable.
Pathways give students real-world practice in the soft skills AI can’t replace.
Use this data in your pathways storytelling:
www.talentlms.com/research/ai-...
They’re scared of losing the human skills that make them valuable.
Pathways give students real-world practice in the soft skills AI can’t replace.
Use this data in your pathways storytelling:
www.talentlms.com/research/ai-...
Gen Z and AI: Research on Workplace Skills
Does Gen Z prefer to interact with AI or people at work? Is AI an obstacle or a catalyst for Gen Z’s skills? Find out in the latest TalentLMS research.
www.talentlms.com
July 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gen Z isn’t scared of AI.
They’re scared of losing the human skills that make them valuable.
Pathways give students real-world practice in the soft skills AI can’t replace.
Use this data in your pathways storytelling:
www.talentlms.com/research/ai-...
They’re scared of losing the human skills that make them valuable.
Pathways give students real-world practice in the soft skills AI can’t replace.
Use this data in your pathways storytelling:
www.talentlms.com/research/ai-...
Gen Z wants purpose, growth, and real connection.
Gallup’s latest report confirms what pathway leaders already know:
Young people aren’t disengaged—they’re underdeveloped.
www.gallup.com/workplace/40...
Gallup’s latest report confirms what pathway leaders already know:
Young people aren’t disengaged—they’re underdeveloped.
www.gallup.com/workplace/40...
Generation Disconnected: Data on Gen Z in the Workplace
Gen Z and younger millennials are a growing part of the workforce. See the data on how they feel about their current -- and future -- jobs.
www.gallup.com
July 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Gen Z wants purpose, growth, and real connection.
Gallup’s latest report confirms what pathway leaders already know:
Young people aren’t disengaged—they’re underdeveloped.
www.gallup.com/workplace/40...
Gallup’s latest report confirms what pathway leaders already know:
Young people aren’t disengaged—they’re underdeveloped.
www.gallup.com/workplace/40...
The relationship economy runs on trust, empathy, and communication.
Classrooms talk about these skills, pathway education let students practice them—in real settings, with real stakes.
That's the shift. That’s the story we need to tell.
bit.ly/3GbYybW
@forbes.com
Classrooms talk about these skills, pathway education let students practice them—in real settings, with real stakes.
That's the shift. That’s the story we need to tell.
bit.ly/3GbYybW
@forbes.com
How To Build Strong Relationships In The ‘Relationship Economy’
To gain the business of customers today, it's critical that organizations showcase their values up front.
bit.ly
July 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The relationship economy runs on trust, empathy, and communication.
Classrooms talk about these skills, pathway education let students practice them—in real settings, with real stakes.
That's the shift. That’s the story we need to tell.
bit.ly/3GbYybW
@forbes.com
Classrooms talk about these skills, pathway education let students practice them—in real settings, with real stakes.
That's the shift. That’s the story we need to tell.
bit.ly/3GbYybW
@forbes.com
Equity starts with who gets seen—and who gets counted.
This narrative section looks at how racism shapes both our stories and our data, and what it takes to change that.
Explore the full section: www.leadingwithlearning.org/stories-and-data
#NarrativeChange #Pathways #Intermediaries
This narrative section looks at how racism shapes both our stories and our data, and what it takes to change that.
Explore the full section: www.leadingwithlearning.org/stories-and-data
#NarrativeChange #Pathways #Intermediaries
(narrative) stories-and-data | CIE
www.leadingwithlearning.org
July 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Equity starts with who gets seen—and who gets counted.
This narrative section looks at how racism shapes both our stories and our data, and what it takes to change that.
Explore the full section: www.leadingwithlearning.org/stories-and-data
#NarrativeChange #Pathways #Intermediaries
This narrative section looks at how racism shapes both our stories and our data, and what it takes to change that.
Explore the full section: www.leadingwithlearning.org/stories-and-data
#NarrativeChange #Pathways #Intermediaries
Data won’t drive equity unless people understand it.
This @JFFtweets piece explores how translating data—and using it to advocate—is essential to equity work.
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#NarrativeChange #Equity #DataEquity #Pathways
This @JFFtweets piece explores how translating data—and using it to advocate—is essential to equity work.
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#NarrativeChange #Equity #DataEquity #Pathways
To Use Data as an Equity Lever, Translate, Then Advocate
Data can spur people to action, but context, interpretation, and narrative-building are critical components of the process.
bit.ly
July 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Data won’t drive equity unless people understand it.
This @JFFtweets piece explores how translating data—and using it to advocate—is essential to equity work.
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#NarrativeChange #Equity #DataEquity #Pathways
This @JFFtweets piece explores how translating data—and using it to advocate—is essential to equity work.
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#NarrativeChange #Equity #DataEquity #Pathways
Accountability should serve students—not systems.
This paper by from C!E and
@fairtest.bsky.social lifts up real models where local communities lead, states support, and learning—not compliance—is the goal.
A must-read for anyone ready to rethink assessment.
bit.ly/3HZBHAY
This paper by from C!E and
@fairtest.bsky.social lifts up real models where local communities lead, states support, and learning—not compliance—is the goal.
A must-read for anyone ready to rethink assessment.
bit.ly/3HZBHAY
June 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Accountability should serve students—not systems.
This paper by from C!E and
@fairtest.bsky.social lifts up real models where local communities lead, states support, and learning—not compliance—is the goal.
A must-read for anyone ready to rethink assessment.
bit.ly/3HZBHAY
This paper by from C!E and
@fairtest.bsky.social lifts up real models where local communities lead, states support, and learning—not compliance—is the goal.
A must-read for anyone ready to rethink assessment.
bit.ly/3HZBHAY
How do we help Black and Latinx youth see themselves in careers that matter?
@JFFtweets explores how occupational identity is shaped—and how intermediaries can build belonging.
bit.ly/3FeKIW0
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #Equity #YouthVoice
@JFFtweets explores how occupational identity is shaped—and how intermediaries can build belonging.
bit.ly/3FeKIW0
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #Equity #YouthVoice
How Intermediaries Can Help Black and Latinx Youth Develop a Strong Occupational Identity: Four Principles of Practice
Four guiding principles that intermediary leaders can use to ensure that all young people have equitable opportunities for career success.
bit.ly
June 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How do we help Black and Latinx youth see themselves in careers that matter?
@JFFtweets explores how occupational identity is shaped—and how intermediaries can build belonging.
bit.ly/3FeKIW0
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #Equity #YouthVoice
@JFFtweets explores how occupational identity is shaped—and how intermediaries can build belonging.
bit.ly/3FeKIW0
More at: www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #Equity #YouthVoice
Americans still believe in college for all.
We also don’t.
The "College-for-All" narrative is cracking, and a new one is taking shape—one that values skills and real-world pathways.
Explore the full section: bit.ly/45NX6Xx
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CollegeForAll
We also don’t.
The "College-for-All" narrative is cracking, and a new one is taking shape—one that values skills and real-world pathways.
Explore the full section: bit.ly/45NX6Xx
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CollegeForAll
(narrative) college for all? | CIE
bit.ly
June 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Americans still believe in college for all.
We also don’t.
The "College-for-All" narrative is cracking, and a new one is taking shape—one that values skills and real-world pathways.
Explore the full section: bit.ly/45NX6Xx
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CollegeForAll
We also don’t.
The "College-for-All" narrative is cracking, and a new one is taking shape—one that values skills and real-world pathways.
Explore the full section: bit.ly/45NX6Xx
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CollegeForAll
With support from CityWorks DC, Denita found her career--and it didn’t require a 4-year degree, proving there are many paths to the American Dream.
more narrative change assets like this one at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
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#Pathways #NarrativeChange
more narrative change assets like this one at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
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#Pathways #NarrativeChange
Graduate Spotlight: Denita Jefferson — CityWorks DC
At CityWorks DC, we help young people in DC launch their careers with invaluable professional experience that will shape the future of our local workforce. This summer, we celebrated Denita Jefferson ...
buff.ly
June 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
With support from CityWorks DC, Denita found her career--and it didn’t require a 4-year degree, proving there are many paths to the American Dream.
more narrative change assets like this one at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
buff.ly/zLxG8eL
#Pathways #NarrativeChange
more narrative change assets like this one at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
buff.ly/zLxG8eL
#Pathways #NarrativeChange
Community college isn’t a backup plan. It’s a powerful engine for equity and mobility. This piece from JFF explains how changing the story changes the system.
www.jff.org/telling-the-...
more at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narrative
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CommunityCollege
www.jff.org/telling-the-...
more at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narrative
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CommunityCollege
Telling the Right Stories: How Narratives Can Change Community College
Two-year college students deserve an asset-based framing of their lived experiences, credentials, and opportunities.
www.jff.org
May 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Community college isn’t a backup plan. It’s a powerful engine for equity and mobility. This piece from JFF explains how changing the story changes the system.
www.jff.org/telling-the-...
more at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narrative
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CommunityCollege
www.jff.org/telling-the-...
more at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narrative
#Pathways #NarrativeChange #CommunityCollege
More students are building careers without a 4-yr degree. This
@bestcolleges
article breaks down why stackable credentials matter and how they reshape access to opportunity.
More narrative assets at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange
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@bestcolleges
article breaks down why stackable credentials matter and how they reshape access to opportunity.
More narrative assets at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange
buff.ly/r5RM8oR
Making Sense of Stackable Credentials | BestColleges
Stackability offers students cheaper, more flexible pathways to degrees and increased earnings, but questions of value persist.
buff.ly
May 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
More students are building careers without a 4-yr degree. This
@bestcolleges
article breaks down why stackable credentials matter and how they reshape access to opportunity.
More narrative assets at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange
buff.ly/r5RM8oR
@bestcolleges
article breaks down why stackable credentials matter and how they reshape access to opportunity.
More narrative assets at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#Pathways #NarrativeChange
buff.ly/r5RM8oR
The College Paradox: Americans still believe in college. We also don’t.
A new section of our narrative project explores the tension between a long-held dream and a changing reality.
#pathways #narrativechange
bit.ly/3ZgHSGP
A new section of our narrative project explores the tension between a long-held dream and a changing reality.
#pathways #narrativechange
bit.ly/3ZgHSGP
(narrative) college for all? | CIE
bit.ly
May 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The College Paradox: Americans still believe in college. We also don’t.
A new section of our narrative project explores the tension between a long-held dream and a changing reality.
#pathways #narrativechange
bit.ly/3ZgHSGP
A new section of our narrative project explores the tension between a long-held dream and a changing reality.
#pathways #narrativechange
bit.ly/3ZgHSGP
Discover the critical roles intermediaries play in crafting equitable #pathway #educationsystems and how to enhance these functions in JFF's "Intermediary Functions and Features in Pathways Systems.”
More resources: buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/SWeUEGr
More resources: buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/SWeUEGr
(narrative) narrative scale | CIE
buff.ly
May 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Discover the critical roles intermediaries play in crafting equitable #pathway #educationsystems and how to enhance these functions in JFF's "Intermediary Functions and Features in Pathways Systems.”
More resources: buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/SWeUEGr
More resources: buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/SWeUEGr
In this recorded BEP webinar from JFF, Career Connect Washington and Kinetic West share how they’re building and scaling a statewide pathways system that connects learning with careers. rebrand.ly/vp2p
#pathways #workbasedlearning
#pathways #workbasedlearning
(narrative) video: Policy to Practice | CIE
rebrand.ly
May 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In this recorded BEP webinar from JFF, Career Connect Washington and Kinetic West share how they’re building and scaling a statewide pathways system that connects learning with careers. rebrand.ly/vp2p
#pathways #workbasedlearning
#pathways #workbasedlearning
Explore how intermediaries shape policy to scale equitable career pathways in this brief from JFF.
Find more narrative-change resources here → buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/i0i1HtA
#Education #Pathways #Policy
Find more narrative-change resources here → buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/i0i1HtA
#Education #Pathways #Policy
Intermediaries’ Role in Policy to Develop and Scale Equitable Pathways
A JFF brief that illustrates the power intermediaries have to influence policy, so they can support their partners more effectively.
buff.ly
April 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Explore how intermediaries shape policy to scale equitable career pathways in this brief from JFF.
Find more narrative-change resources here → buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/i0i1HtA
#Education #Pathways #Policy
Find more narrative-change resources here → buff.ly/de2CaRS
buff.ly/i0i1HtA
#Education #Pathways #Policy
In this BEP podcast, JFF brings together voices from CSCU, Urban Alliance, and Educate Texas to explore how pathway intermediaries can collaborate differently to advance a vision for the future. rebrand.ly/xvs7
...& more stories like this one at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
...& more stories like this one at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
Moving Together: Centering People and Justice in Equitable Policy
Building Equitable Pathways · Episode
rebrand.ly
April 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In this BEP podcast, JFF brings together voices from CSCU, Urban Alliance, and Educate Texas to explore how pathway intermediaries can collaborate differently to advance a vision for the future. rebrand.ly/xvs7
...& more stories like this one at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
...& more stories like this one at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
@urbaninstitute.bsky.social's youth apprentice was an invaluable education in youth investment, team building, & putting their own rsch into action. rebrand.ly/3e8xbgq
Find more stories like this one that help change perspectives through the stories we tell at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
Find more stories like this one that help change perspectives through the stories we tell at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
Filling Gaps in Staff Capacity with Apprenticeships: The Urban Institute — CityWorks DC
For years, Urban Institute has been supporting employers to set up and expand registered apprenticeship programs as well as researching the effectiveness of youth apprenticeships. In 2021 they decided...
rebrand.ly
April 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
@urbaninstitute.bsky.social's youth apprentice was an invaluable education in youth investment, team building, & putting their own rsch into action. rebrand.ly/3e8xbgq
Find more stories like this one that help change perspectives through the stories we tell at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
Find more stories like this one that help change perspectives through the stories we tell at rebrand.ly/nrtscl
New in the Narrative Project: "How Narrative Impacts Scale." Discover how narratives influence the scalability of #WorkBasedLearning and the intermediary's role in balancing equity with employer ROI. Explore now: buff.ly/I52uFfp
(narrative) narrative scale | CIE
buff.ly
April 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
New in the Narrative Project: "How Narrative Impacts Scale." Discover how narratives influence the scalability of #WorkBasedLearning and the intermediary's role in balancing equity with employer ROI. Explore now: buff.ly/I52uFfp
Looking for examples of employers that are connecting with #education systems to create more #pathways to career for young people? These past few weeks we shared a number of those stories and more at leadingwithlearning.org/skills-gap
#workbasedlearning
#workbasedlearning
(narrative) skills gap | CIE
leadingwithlearning.org
April 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Looking for examples of employers that are connecting with #education systems to create more #pathways to career for young people? These past few weeks we shared a number of those stories and more at leadingwithlearning.org/skills-gap
#workbasedlearning
#workbasedlearning
Limbic Systems and CityWorksDC shows how employers can build #talent pipelines through #apprenticeships—meeting young professionals where they are, investing in soft skills, and shaping future leaders. A must-read for #pathway intermediaries: rebrand.ly/658mcr3
An Interview with Marullus Williams of CareerWise DC Employer Limbic Systems — CityWorks DC
President and CEO of Limbic Systems Marullus Williams has been overseeing the development of young talent across the District as a CareerWise DC employer for years. CityWorks DC VP of Innovation Lat...
rebrand.ly
April 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Limbic Systems and CityWorksDC shows how employers can build #talent pipelines through #apprenticeships—meeting young professionals where they are, investing in soft skills, and shaping future leaders. A must-read for #pathway intermediaries: rebrand.ly/658mcr3
Pinnacol Assurance in Denver develops an untapped workforce pipeline in youth apprenticeship with CareerWise Colorado.
Get more resources like this one to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #education
Get more resources like this one to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #education
Pinnacol's Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program | CareerWise
Funded in part by the USDOL Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant. As a sponsor of an apprenticeship program, CareerWise must ensure equal opportunity with regard to all terms, conditions, and privileges associated with apprenticeship. Visit CareerWiseUSA.org/EEO for more about your right to equal opportunity.
bit.ly
April 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Pinnacol Assurance in Denver develops an untapped workforce pipeline in youth apprenticeship with CareerWise Colorado.
Get more resources like this one to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #education
Get more resources like this one to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #education
What’s more important? Skills or degrees? Increasingly, companies are seeing the value in hiring for qualifications instead of pedigree.
More resources like this to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
rebrand.ly/3zsqnw1
More resources like this to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
rebrand.ly/3zsqnw1
Skills-Based Hiring Can Shred the Paper Ceiling
Job holders without degrees perform as well as those with degrees—but they tend to stay in their jobs longer and be more engaged.
rebrand.ly
March 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
What’s more important? Skills or degrees? Increasingly, companies are seeing the value in hiring for qualifications instead of pedigree.
More resources like this to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
rebrand.ly/3zsqnw1
More resources like this to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
rebrand.ly/3zsqnw1
By looking beyond traditional credentials, employers can unlock new pipelines and build a stronger, more diverse workforce.
Get more resources like this article from SHRM to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
Get more resources like this article from SHRM to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
Skills-Based Hiring Is Gaining Ground
More employers are adopting skills-based hiring—which focuses on individuals’ abilities and competencies rather than their education and experience—to find talent in the tight job market.
rebrand.ly
March 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
By looking beyond traditional credentials, employers can unlock new pipelines and build a stronger, more diverse workforce.
Get more resources like this article from SHRM to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
Get more resources like this article from SHRM to help change perspectives through the stories we tell at: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
As we enter a new paradigm of education, we believe a new kind of leadership must emerge—leadership that comes from the depth, quality, and diversity of our relationships, and the transparency of our efforts.
#deptofeducation #leadership #education
#deptofeducation #leadership #education
Education Leadership Shifts: Focus on Stakeholders, Not Washington
Leadership comes from the depth, quality, and diversity of our relationships and the transparency of our efforts.
buff.ly
March 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
As we enter a new paradigm of education, we believe a new kind of leadership must emerge—leadership that comes from the depth, quality, and diversity of our relationships, and the transparency of our efforts.
#deptofeducation #leadership #education
#deptofeducation #leadership #education
In this 2023 BEP podcast, JFF talks with Say Yes Buffalo, Reach University and
@rushmedical.bsky.social about how employers can build trust and shared learning to improve outcomes for youth.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/c4v2njg
More resources: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #careers
@rushmedical.bsky.social about how employers can build trust and shared learning to improve outcomes for youth.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/c4v2njg
More resources: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #careers
Creating Conditions for Employers to Learn With Youth
Building Equitable Pathways · Episode
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March 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In this 2023 BEP podcast, JFF talks with Say Yes Buffalo, Reach University and
@rushmedical.bsky.social about how employers can build trust and shared learning to improve outcomes for youth.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/c4v2njg
More resources: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #careers
@rushmedical.bsky.social about how employers can build trust and shared learning to improve outcomes for youth.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/c4v2njg
More resources: leadingwithlearning.org/narratives
#pathways #careers