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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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Listening to alumni about how education enriches lives

A rich mixture of skills gained in college improves post-completion outcomes for students.

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Value Beyond the Degree: Alumni Perspectives on How College Experiences Improve Their Lives

The list of benefits associated with earning a college degree is extensive and oft-repeated. It includes higher average lifetime earnings, employment security, greater self-esteem, and better health, among many others.

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Building the data infrastructure for Workforce Pell: A roadmap for states and institutions

The newly launched Model Workforce Pell Data Framework offers a practical roadmap for a robust data infrastructure aligned across education and workforce systems.

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How employers can embrace the time-tested benefits of work-based learning

The practice of learning on the job has been around for centuries, but its capacity to prepare learners for the workforce and expose businesses to emerging talent is generating modern excitement.

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How Mississippi made locally led coaching happen statewide

With dedicated career coaches in 90 percent of its public high schools, the state connects learners with information about education pathways to high-demand, high-wage jobs.

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Celebrating the mentors who coached, cheered, and cajoled us in our journeys

For January’s National Mentoring Month, Strada staff reflected on how mentors in all their forms have shaped our journeys as students and professionals.

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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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