Career Connect Washington bridges the gap between employers and educators in the state of Washington by providing the connections, funding, and support they need to deliver high-quality academic and work-based experiences for Washington students, especially those with the most limited access to opportunity.

Through Building Equitable Pathways, the organization is excited to connect with and learn from peers across the county and to help drive the national policy agenda on career-connected learning.

CareerWise Colorado believes that by harnessing the transformative impact of modern youth apprenticeship programs across the country, we can drive lasting changes in the way Americans move between education and employment for more equitable outcomes in the modern economy.

CareerWise is eager to join Building Equitable Pathways this unified coalition has the potential to unlock exponential increases in upward mobility for Americans by clearly defining the critical changes we need in our policies and practices for education and employment in the modern economy.

CityWorks DC's mission is to dramatically improve the early career outcomes of young people in the District of Columbia by ensuring that they all have an opportunity to acquire the “social mobility trifecta” of academic and professional credentials, paid and relevant work experience, and access to a supportive network of professionals so they can secure and thrive in family-sustaining careers in the local economy.

As a member of the Building Equitable Pathways cohort, CityWorks DC aims to deepen its impact and improve its practice by learning from and alongside the other high-quality intermediaries.

The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) contribute to the creation of knowledge and the economic growth of the state of Connecticut by providing affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs.

The organization's goal for Building Equitable Pathways is to increase its capacity and develop a coherent, consistent practice to leverage pre-college and non-college opportunities to support students of color in attaining high-value postsecondary credentials.

The vision of the Delaware Department of Education is that every learner will be ready for success in college, career, and life.

Building Equitable Pathways will support Delaware’s work to ensure that 65 percent of the state’s workers hold a college degree or professional certificate by 2025, matching the percentage of occupations that require postsecondary skills, and that all students graduate from high school prepared for continuing education and a career.

Educate Texas, an educational initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, is the trusted change agent that strengthens public and higher education systems in the state.

As part of its work in the Building Equitable Pathways initiative, Educate Texas is developing an organizational framework for equity that can be measured internally and externally.

The mission of Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University is to shape and strengthen education and workforce systems to advance racial equity and prepare more young people for successful careers and lives in a global economy.

As a member of Building Equitable Pathways, the organization hopes to gain a deeper understanding of racial equity and, in turn, build the tools to promote equity in order to better support its partners in Illinois.

EmployIndy supports residents in its community on their journey to economic prosperity by guiding the local workforce ecosystem and making strategic investments that remove barriers to quality employment.

Through Building Equitable Pathways, EmployIndy's aims to create better alignment between employers and education, creating a positive trajectory for students, schools, employers, and the community as a whole.

HERE to HERE champions youth in The Bronx by bringing together business, education, and community leaders to build equitable avenues to lifelong career success.

As a member of the Building Equitable Pathways cohort, HERE to HERE will work to support equitable system-level outcomes for Black and Latinx students by creating successful programs, policies, and investments, and changing the mindsets of all stakeholders.

The Rush Education and Career Hub (REACH) provides innovative, hands-on STEM instruction to increase postsecondary achievement rates for participants and increase diversity in health care and other STEM professions.

Through its work in Building Equitable Pathways, REACH looks forward to working alongside like-minded leaders who push each other to do extraordinary things to serve young people and advance our dreams for a better tomorrow.

The mission of the Say Yes Buffalo partnership is to remove barriers to educational attainment, workforce participation, and economic mobility for students in public and charter schools in Buffalo, New York.

As a member of the Building Equitable Pathways cohort, Say Yes Buffalo will use best practices to support and scale its new youth apprenticeship pilot program while learning from and with other intermediaries that are engaged in similar efforts to support their communities.

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s vision is that Greater Atlanta metro area will be a thriving and inclusive community where every person, regardless of race, identity, or circumstances, has equitable opportunities to live a healthy life and to acquire the education and skills they need to earn a family-sustaining wage so that they may achieve their full potential.

Through Building Equitable Pathways, the organization aims to create a model of an approach Georgia can take to increase equitable access to education and economic opportunities by centering youth voice and scaling and sustaining youth apprenticeship in Greater Atlanta through CareerReady ATL.

Urban Alliance is building a diverse next-generation workforce by providing job skills training, mentoring, and paid internships to high school youth from under-resourced communities, predominantly youth of color.

YouthForce NOLA's vision is that New Orleans graduates—the vast majority of whom are youth of color experiencing poverty —will thrive economically and be the most sought after talent in high-wage career pathways.

Through Building Equitable Pathways, YouthForce NOLA aims to enhance and accelerate its efforts to build and continuously improve equitable pathways in New Orleans.