Our five focus areas aim to better connect education to work
Taken together, the five areas where we focus our work provide a holistic framework that can help students find their path, see the future they want — and get there.
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Everyone should have access to accurate information on employment outcomes that can help them make informed decisions about postsecondary education.
Everyone should have access to education-to-career coaching that helps them reflect on their talents and interests, choose a career goal, map pathways through education, and navigate challenges.
A quality education should be within everyone’s reach. The cost of education should not be an insurmountable obstacle for students.
All learners should have access to work-based learning experiences, including paid internships and apprenticeships, that help connect their education to their career aspirations.
All students should have access to programs that lead to quality jobs and mobility. Employers should assess and advance individuals based on skills and experiences, not only degrees.
Designed to guide state progress in five priority areas, the index helps states assess how well they are leveraging post-high school education — including degrees, certificates, and other credentials — to strengthen workforce competitiveness and pathways to opportunity.
News and insights
One year after its release, Strada CEO and President Stephen Moret reflects on what has been learned so far and what to expect in the next iteration.
How a student chooses a college major is often the result of personal factors, such as interests, strengths, or education and career guidance.
Strada CEO and President Stephen Moret testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce about reauthorizing the nation’s main workforce development legislation — the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or WIOA.
