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Today, young people need both cross-cutting skills and specialized knowledge to thrive in our rapidly changing economy. Business leaders require skilled talent to innovate and grow. And state and local communities need a workforce ready to lead new economies and industries. These shifts are achievable when states and regions embrace a college and career pathway strategy.
This policy brief offers recommendations to help state policymakers jumpstart college and career pathways. The report also includes examples of states that have successfully created pathways aligned with the needs of local businesses.