That's a wrap for #NationalPathwaysSummit 2025! Thank you to our wonderful speakers, attendees, and those who followed along. Let's build what comes next, together, and work toward a future with clear, accessible #education to #career pathways.

"This is the opportunity for all of us to make the things we'd like to see happen for #education and #career pathways." - Closing remarks from Summit Chair @StanLitow as he wraps up the #NationalPathwaysSummit.

"Let's meet this moment." - U.S. Senator @amyklobuchar at the #NationalPathwaysSummit. "That's how we respond to a rapidly evolving economy and prepare all students for good-paying jobs."

Student leaders from @SUNY, @ASU , @UW, @stonybrooku , @ualbany , and @UWBothell shared their priorities and visions of the power of student legislative leadership. Bringing student voice to career #pathways conversations is imperative.

Industry innovators from @DiscoveryEd, QS, Tallo, and @CorpV showcased scalable platforms that help learners explore, plan, and navigate education-to-career journeys at the #NationalPathwaysSummit!

Student ambassadors and leaders from @WeareSparkNC & @CityWorksDC showcased how tech-focused education models and a modern youth apprenticeship program are redefining career exploration and implementation for youth at the #NationalPathwaysSummit!

Clean energy starts with clear pathways. Cross-sector leaders from @NYPAenergy, @DEDeptofEd, @LyraColorado, @CTEWorks, and @MDRC_News discussed building sustainable career pathways in the growing #green economy.

Industry leaders from @stradaeducation, @ETSInsights, @PublicAgenda, @TheBGInstitute, and @pearson explored how data informs more effective and responsive education systems and illuminates the journey from #education to #employment at the #NationalPathwaysSummit.

Community colleges = career catalysts. Leaders from @SUNY_Orange, @NOVAcommcollege, and @OnondagaCC shared their innovative approaches to creating accessible career #pathways at the #NationalPathwaysSummit.

If we want better healthcare systems, we need better training pipelines. #Healthcare and #education leaders and students shared practical approaches to cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals. #NationalPathwaysSummit

“One of the most important components of success is that we have the ability to accelerate the work.” - Dr. Philomena Mantella. New Jersey and Michigan are proving that two different models can drive economic mobility in unique education ecosystems. #NationalPathwaysSummit

When state policy leads, systems change. Tom Keily from @EdCommission, Amanda Winters from @NatlGovsAssoc, and @CherylOldham from @BPC_Bipartisan, shared compelling state trends to bridge the gap between #education and #workforce at the #NationalPathwaysSummit.

"At least in the senate, I think there is a significant majority, 65-70 votes, that would support a reasonable bipartisan approach to an apprenticeship program; we just have to get the partisanship out of the way." - U.S. Senator @SenatorHick at the #NationalPathwaysSummit

“Education at a postsecondary level has to be responsive to the needs of industry as it is emerging.” - @GovernorGordon shares the initiative of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership at the #NationalPathwaysSummit

“In our new state budget, I secured free community college for adults pursuing high-demand careers, free breakfast and lunch for all students K-12, and continued investments to align education with explosive tech growth happening across our country.” - Governor of NY @KathyHochul

Up next, prominent voices from across the country: @KathyHochul, @GovernorGordon, and @SenatorHick. #NationalPathwaysSummit

Industry leaders from @wgu, @BizRoundtable, @TheAESCorp, @NCCER, and @DiscoveryEd shared how businesses and schools can team up to drive talent development and fulfill workforce requirements at the #NationalPathwaysSummit.