Education First
March 5, 2025
Education First is proud to facilitate the Commission on Purposeful Pathways, a time-bound initiative addressing one of education’s most critical challenges: helping all young people successfully transition from high school to fulfilling careers.
Why this matters now
Every high school student should have access to the opportunities they need to design the future they want. When asked, young people say they want to make enough money to live comfortably—they also want to pursue their passions and make a positive impact on the world. Degrees, credentials, and other forms of post-high school education are the most effective ways to reach those goals. The majority of young people see that and aspire to keep learning and working hard to build skills after high school, but all too often the pathways to and through education and on to a career are murky, confusing, or uninspiring.