A bold commitment to high-quality career pathways, systems transformation, access, and opportunity brought together six unique cities for a journey of learning, impact, and innovation.
This report captures 5 years of collaborative work (2020-2025) for the New Skills ready network initiative across six sites: Boston, Massachusetts; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Nashville, Tennessee.
From this resource you will learn:
By the Numbers
Over 87,500+learners from six U.S. cities were enrolled in high-quality career pathways, with 15,900+ learners completing high-quality career pathways and 2,700+ learners participating in work-based learning.
Elements of an Impactful National Career Pathways Transformation Model
Highlights key features of a national career pathways transformation model that centers four pillars overlaid with cross-sector collaboration, catalytic funding, network-building, and a sustainability mindset.
The Legacy and Future of the New Skills ready network
Provides examples of high-impact models and collaborative structures across four areas of the initiative: collaboration, career pathways design, work-based learning, and learner transitions.
Summarizes six key lessons learned from the initiative and areas of focus for the final year.
Visit our series page to view the Year 5 snapshots for all six participating sites as well as additional resources for building high-quality, accessible career pathways.
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The New Skills ready network bolstered JPMorgan Chase’s efforts to support a robust economic recovery as part of their $350 million, five-year New Skills at Work initiative to prepare people for the future of work. As part of this initiative, Advance CTE and Education Strategy Group worked with six sites to improve student completion of high-quality career pathways in six US communities.
