The American Dream promises a middle class lifestyle for those willing to work for it. But without access to marketable skills, the American Dream may be just an illusion.
Pathways to Prosperity, a foundational report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, analyzes the reasons that America has failed to prepare so many of its youth, and suggests a national strategy that focuses on approaches beyond our current academic, classroom-based education system. The report suggests supporting high-quality, comprehensive pathways, such as those used in Career Technical Education (CTE), that will lead students to a certificate or a postsecondary credential (including Associate’s degrees).
This report was foundational to the launch of the Pathways to Prosperity Network, a group of 12 states working to build 9-14 pathways managed by Jobs for the Future.
