 Jennifer Hernandez, CFA Regional Project Manager, College and Career Pathways, Northern Arizona, joined the Arizona Mining Association and local high school students for a panel spotlighting a virtual internship opportunity facilitated by CFA and the Work-Based Learning Alliance; CFA team members, Arizona Western, Glendale, and Pima Community College leaders, and other key partners and stakeholders gather at the JFF Fall Institute.
Last month, Center for the Future of Arizona’s (CFA) Arizona Pathways to Prosperity (APTP) joined national partner, Jobs for the Future, at the Fall Pathways Institute — a national convening that brought together education and workforce leaders from across the country to advance the future of college and career pathways. The event, held right here in Arizona, reflected the growing recognition of the powerful work being done across our state to expand opportunities and strengthen long-term economic success.
Drawing on a decade of on-the-ground innovation and impact, APTP shared Arizona’s proven approaches for helping students understand and leverage their strengths, connecting them with meaningful work-based learning, and opening access to virtual internships and high-demand careers. These are strategies shaped by real students, real partnerships, and real results — and they are helping employers statewide connect with the next generation of talent.
Each session underscored how ten years of collaboration with schools, employers, industry partners, and communities statewide has opened doors for Arizona students, while also offering a roadmap for what’s possible when communities work together to create equitable access to opportunity, strengthen local talent pipelines, and build and scale high quality pathways.
Rooted in partnership, evidence, and on-the-ground insights, APTP continues to shape the future of pathways efforts. Over the years, we’ve built tools, models, and resources that empower practitioners to implement and scale what works — now brought together in our comprehensive resource hub for educators, school leaders, and community partners. |
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