Five Things Employers Consistently Tell Students
By Bailey Grams When you think of places where students can get advice on their future, you probably first think of parents, teachers, counselors, and other school staff. But they aren’t the only ones who have valuable knowledge to share with the next generation! Many local employers take a great interest in the success of […]
Indiana Career Interest vs Workforce Demand: Where Students Align—and Where Gaps Remain
By Brennan Martin Indiana students are already thinking about their futures. Through Career+ Pathways™, career interest survey data from grades 8–12 shows clear trends: Healthcare & Social Assistance , Professional Services , and Building & Trades lead student interest. But how do these preferences compare to actual workforce demand? When aligned with Indiana labor market […]
Closing the Talent Gap: Career+ Pathways™’ Response to Looming Workforce Shortages
By Nisanur Gül – Co-Author Katarina Webb A Nationwide Challenge The United States is on the brink of a workforce crisis. Across sectors—from advanced manufacturing floors to hospital wings—employers are already experiencing pressure as seasoned staff retire and fewer qualified candidates emerge. Despite the urgency, most companies allocate only 1–3 percent of their HR budgets […]
Powering Collaboration: Policy, Partnerships & Community in the Career+ Pathways™ Ecosystem
How regional collaboration drives lasting workforce impact. To build a sustainable workforce, we can’t work in silos. Real change happens when educators, employers, and policymakers unite around shared goals — and that’s exactly what Career+™ is designed to do. Across the country, we see growing urgency to address workforce shortages and prepare students for high-demand […]
Strengthening America’s Workforce: Why Investing in the K-12 Talent Pipeline Is Critical Now
The United States is facing a critical workforce shortage that threatens economic momentum and future growth nationwide. Over the next five years, millions of jobs will remain unfilled unless bold and strategic action is taken. Projections show that the U.S. must fill tens of millions of positions by 2030 to sustain and grow its economy […]
