Purposeful pathways for every student
We help communities connect education and workforce systems so more young people can earn credentials and degrees for good jobs and economic mobility.
Our ApproachInvest in Regional Leaders
Award more than $25 million in grants to regional intermediary organizations that convene K-12 , higher education, employers and key stakeholders and are ready to scale their work.
Foster Collaborative Learning
Bring together partners to align on core principles, develop strategies and share learnings and resources across the field.
Build Field Cohesion
Unite the field around a shared framework for purposeful pathways — connecting partners through a resource hub, aligned principles and a vision every region is working toward.
When high school students learn their interests, their aptitudes and get on a pathway, they’re far more likely to persist through life’s challenges and earn that critical degree or credential.
Stacy Schweikhart, CEO of Pathways Impact Fund grantee Learn to Earn Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
A blueprint for purposeful pathways.
A Launchpad for Life: A Vision for Purposeful Pathways for All Students is the Commission on Purposeful Pathways’ research-backed framework for building pathways that go beyond disjointed programs.
Featured Resources
Career-Connected Learning Enablement Stack: Bridging the gap between classroom and career
High-Quality Advising Enablement Stack: Providing meaningful guidance for every student
