Columbus, Ohio is one of the six sites selected to participate in the New Skills ready network. This five-year initiative, launched by JPMorgan Chase in 2020, aims to improve student completion of high-quality career pathways.
This snapshot provides an overview of key successes in year four, and priorities to sustain the work in year five and beyond. Over the past year, the site’s work and progress centered around:
- Designing new career pathways aligned to local labor market needs;
- Implementing and scaling employer engagement to support work-based learning; and
- Demonstrating the value of career pathways through culturally responsive methods.
Visit our series page to view the annual report and snapshots for all six participating sites as well as additional resources for building high-quality, accessible career pathways.
