Launched in 2011 by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Jobs for the Future, the Pathways to Prosperity initiative is helping states create seamless transitions from high school to college and the workforce. Inspired by youth development systems that have long been in place in other high-performing nations — such as Australia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands — the Pathways model calls upon educators, business leaders, and government officials to work together to design opportunities for young people to explore potential careers, complete paid internships in growing fields, get an early start on relevant college coursework, and earn industry-recognized credentials.
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