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-...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New webpage: "If Employers Have Cracked the Talent-Development Code, Then Why Is There a Skills Gap?" Bootcamps & training help, but they haven’t solved early-career talent development. There’s more to do. See how employers invest in youth: rebrand.ly/y5gufiq #SkillsGap

Led by Wonder For Good, the Pathways Narrative Project leveraged the power of story to improve education and career outcomes for young people. More about this and other resources to help change perspectives thru stories we tell at www.leadingwithlearning.org/narratives vimeo.com/874874059

"Listening to someone else’s story can give us a new way of seeing the world, motivate us to care, teach values & change minds.” @LATIMES rebrand.ly/d1ldmk8 Find narrative resources that help change perspectives through #pathway stories @ leadingwithlearning.org/narratives

Stories we share shape perceptions and can drive equitable change in our economy. Let's challenge misinformation and showcase power of a pathways-based talent pipeline. Find resources to tell stories that inspire new perspectives. #Pathways #NarrativeChange

“In this new paradigm, it’s not enough to merely validate decisions with surveys or focus groups. A new kind of #education #leadership is emerging: leadership that comes from the depth, quality, and diversity of our relationships and the transparency of our efforts.” #educationleadership