A recent article in Community College Daily noted that youth summer employment (16- to 19-years of age) was up for the first time in decades.
The article discusses the importance of Career Pathways, understanding the shifts being caused by AI, and the power of social capital when a student builds a relationship with an employer.
For Early College High Schools that embed Work-Based Learning and Dual Enrollment into their own Career Pathways, the article highlights four key take-aways for community college leaders, as well as an impetus for adapting programs for Workforce Pell grants.
Check out the article: Community colleges; Where the first rung of the career ladder gets built.