Expanding Pathways to Economic Growth and Opportunity

Kansas City, MO
Joined February 2019
Our research was featured on KSHB 41! @LATKnight highlights how career literacy, strong networks, and AI readiness help youth navigate the future of work. Thanks to @taylorhemness and @KSHB41 for highlighting this important topic. #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy
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Why #ChangeTheQuestion? Because the future isn’t just one answer.  Educators can give students opportunities to explore their skills to navigate the future of work. Start with a free activity: Agilities.org/challenge #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth #CareerLiteracy
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Hear the latest from Empowering Careers! Host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight welcomes Dr. Andrew Clarkwest to discuss The DeBruce Foundation’s latest research on youth and careers in the age of AI, joined by interns Tyra McNeil and Ava Potter. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-caree…
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What if students didn’t have to choose just one future? Educators, this November, #ChangeTheQuestion with your students and create space for exploration, curiosity, and possibility. agilities.org/challenge
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Help us welcome Kristy Jackson, Ed.S., to The DeBruce Foundation! Kristy brings more than 20 years of experience building initiatives, leading innovation, and creating pathways to economic opportunity. Learn more: debruce.org/team/kristy-jack… #ExpandingPathways #Agilities
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Coming soon to Empowering Careers: a conversation about The DeBruce Foundation’s latest research, How to Talk with Youth About Careers in the Age of AI, featuring Dr. Andrew Clarkwest and DeBruce Foundation interns: Tyra McNeil and Ava Potter. #EmpoweringCareers #CareerLiteracy
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The DeBruce Foundation is #hiring a Special Assistant! In this role, you’ll support the Executive Director and COO by gathering relevant event materials, tracking next steps, and maintaining continuity across conversations. Learn more about the position: debruce.org/careers
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For generations, we’ve asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But careers aren’t linear. Educators: This November, let’s #ChangeTheQuestion. Choose a free Agilities™ activity, complete it with your students, and help them imagine more futures. agilities.org/challenge
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Read the latest from The Foundation in the September DeBruce DeBrief! Learn how to approach career conversations with youth, see how one Kansas City organization is using Agilities™, and hear how school boards can open pathways for students.  debruce.org/news/the-debruce…
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This September, The DeBruce Foundation is highlighting the #ServingAndCaring Agility. These books explore generosity, empathy, caregiving, and the impact of caring for others. What would you put on your Serving and Caring bookshelf?
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At @BBBSKC, career readiness means building confidence. In this month’s blog, Droo Long shares how the Agile Work Profiler gives Littles the language needed to communicate their strengths and career aspirations with others. Read the full story: debruce.org/blog-post-2/buil…
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Kenneth first encountered the #Agilities™ as an introductory activity in an #internship. Two years later, he sees the Agilities as something much more powerful. Read how he's building his career in healthcare: debruce.org/blog-post-2/how-… @ResearchCM @KCMOHealthDept
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In a new article, @insidehighered highlights findings from The DeBruce Foundation showing that when students understand how their skills, interests, and education connect, they are better positioned to navigate an evolving job market.  Learn more: insidehighered.com/news/stud…
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NEW NATIONAL #RESEARCH: How to Talk with Youth About Careers in the Age of AI Read the report, complete with research-backed guidance and practical tips to empower young people: debruce.org/insights/youth-a… #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy
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The latest episode of #EmpoweringCareers is live! Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight sits down with Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs of the National School Boards Association, to explore how school boards can help students prepare for multiple futures. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-caree…
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In Piper, KS, Jessica Asbury has woven the Agilities into her district and urges other educators to do the same. “It gives kids a language for who they are, not who we think they are,” Jessica says. Read more: debruce.org/blog-post-2/you-… #Agilities @piperusd203
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Coming soon to Empowering Careers: Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs of The National School Boards Association shares insights on #expandingpathways for students, embracing innovation, and helping young people see more possibilities for what comes next. #EmpoweringCareers
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Career fairs are just around the corner! Educator Sally Burnett shares how the Agile Work Profiler helps students make the most of every conversation, equipping them with the language to talk about what they bring to the table. Read the full story: debruce.org/blog-post-2/agil…
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Today, we're celebrating the launch of the National Work-Based Learning Alignment Project! Our friends at @Britebound and AdvanceCTE are working to define, align, and organize key elements of work-based learning to set a national standard of success. nationalwblproject.org/
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The job market will keep changing. #CareerLiteracy can help students change with it. In this article, @EducationWeek explores our research and how schools can help students understand their skills, recognize opportunities, and prepare for future careers: edweek.org/teaching-learning…
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