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Strada names Aristide Collins Jr. its first chief administration officer, chief of staff

The higher ed leader will provide collaborative leadership to help Strada strengthen the link between education and opportunity in America.

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From College to Career: Students’ Internship Expectations and Experiences

​​A wide range of experiences prepare students for success beyond the completion of their college degree. The evidence for the value of interning on students' future careers is strong.

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Strada receives diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace certification

The recognition, awarded to Strada plus all four organizations that make up Strada Collaborative — CAEL, Education at Work, InsideTrack, and Roadtrip Nation — signals continued prioritization of DEI efforts.

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Michael Austin named Strada’s chief financial officer, executive vice president

Austin will assume the role permanently after leading Strada’s financial operations through a leadership and strategy transition as interim CFO.

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Employer and Community College Partnerships: Models and Practices for Supporting Students and Strengthening the Workforce

In an era of student enrollment declines, tight labor markets, rising college costs, and a growing lack of confidence in the value of a postsecondary education, community colleges and employers have ample reasons to partner together.

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Trends in Employer Partnerships With Community Colleges: Insights From Strada's National Grant Challenge

Partnerships between community colleges and employers have the opportunity to address local and regional economic needs through a range of tools, including supporting student success through resources and services, integrating work-based learning, and building career pathways.

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Jonathan Furr to join Strada as its first chief data ecosystem officer

The innovative leader brings an extensive track record of navigating through challenges to create effective education-to-employment data systems.

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Gabriella Gómez to join Strada as executive vice president for policy, advocacy, communications

The postsecondary education policy leader will oversee the nonprofit organization’s advocacy work with state and federal policymakers.

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$6 million awarded to expand programs aimed at student success beyond college completion

Three-year grants awarded to four institutions will support the expansion of programs designed to help learners succeed during and after completion of their degree or credential.

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Strada names Rhonda Powell as new general counsel, executive vice president

The experienced corporate leader and legal expert brings a diverse range of experience to guide Strada’s legal team and serve the organization’s board of trustees.

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Strada awards $4 million to 11 community college and employer partnerships

The two-year grants will support proven partnerships that connect learners to education and in-demand employment opportunities and strengthen regional economies.

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Alumni survey: Learning key skills during college led to $8,700 more in earnings

At a time of declining enrollment and growing societal uncertainty about higher education’s value, the views of alumni can help ensure that today’s students maximize all the benefits that college offers.

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Amid the questions about the value of college, we also can find lots of answers

A new Roadtrip Nation documentary, “Rethinking Higher Ed,” asks: What is required to ensure the path provides the most value for each person? Where do students find guidance as they chose their path? How can we be sure every learner has a guide?

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What we’ve learned from the State Opportunity Index — and what comes next

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.

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The invisible barrier: how restrictions on majors influence career paths

How a student chooses a college major is often the result of personal factors, such as interests, strengths, or education and career guidance.

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Testimony on reauthorizing WIOA: How better data can improve outcomes for everyone

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.

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Class of 2025 includes first cohort of Strada Scholars

This year the Strada HBCU Initiative celebrates its fourth year — a milestone that includes the graduation of many students in the first cohort of Strada Scholars.

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10 elements for state data systems

Strada worked closely with state data agencies and higher education executives to identify 10 critical elements that contribute to the capacity of state data systems.

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