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Project Tennessee SySTEM Dual Enrollment Work-Based Courses

The Tennessee SySTEM grant supports the implementation of dual enrollment work-based courses, which combine dual enrollment credit and work-based learning through an employer partner, to better support the advancement of Black and Latine students, students…

October 25, 2023

Project Lone Star STEM

Lone Star STEM supports the implementation of college and career pathways in computer science and cybersecurity to develop a diverse talent pipeline of future tech workers. Lone Star STEM supports the implementation of college and…

September 16, 2022

Report/Research Reimagining an Integrated Pathway to Engineering Careers

The Fresno K-16 Collaborative is a signature initiative of the California Governor’s Council on Post-Secondary Education that aims to increase college degree attainment in high-demand industries, align educational preparation with the demands of regional employers,…

April 20, 2022

Report/Research Strengthening STEM and Computer Science Outcomes for Tennessee High School Students

The Work-Based Courses Blueprint is a foundational guide for all Tennessee SySTEM school sites engaged in designing and developing work-based courses for 11th and 12th grade students. Specifically, this blueprint covers pertinent work-based courses topics…

March 29, 2022

Report/Research Nudging to STEM Success

The purpose of this implementation report is to help community college leaders, foundations, and public education policymakers understand the impact that nudges have on student success, especially for students from populations that typically have low…

September 9, 2019

Report/Research A Career-Oriented Summer: Planning Your Summer Bridge Program

This guide offers valuable resources to help you develop a comprehensive summer bridge program that supports students as they transition into high school. This guide offers valuable resources to help you develop a comprehensive summer…

January 4, 2019

Project Possible Futures

JFF’s Possible Futures prepares learners in grades 6 through 10 for the future. Access and exposure to productive, family-supporting work play a critical role in our lives. However, as the labor market changes, fewer educators…

April 18, 2018

Project Pathways to Prosperity

We are boldly reimagining how U.S. education and workforce systems meet state and regional talent needs and prepare young people for careers. We are boldly reimagining how U.S. education and workforce systems meet state and…

April 18, 2018

Report/Research Success in Real-Time: Using Real-Time Labor Market Information to Build Better Middle-Skill STEM Pathways

Success in Real-Time: Using Real-Time Labor Market Information to Build Better Middle-Skill STEM Pathways *Success in Real-Time: Using Real-Time Labor Market Information to Build Better Middle-Skill STEM Pathways* encourages state support as colleges use high-quality,…

January 6, 2015