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By many accounts, college graduates are facing a tumultuous job market, but programs like ISPE at Ball State University can give them an edge and help them stand out amid upheaval from AI and other technology advancements Learn more: bit.ly/4nbq4Hv

The Burning Glass Institute has released an updated Skillability Index, which highlights U.S. employers that have embraced skills-based talent practices. Why is the Index so important? Read our full post to find out: bit.ly/4rumdXK #humanpotential #futureofwork

In 2024, the share of people ages 17 to 21 with two-year vocational degrees hit its highest level since data collection started in 1992. Enrollment in these programs has roughly doubled since 2000. Find out why: bit.ly/4jDacfp

Congratulations to Per Scholas, who have been named a 2025 beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund! This honor is awarded in recognition of Per Scholas’ leadership in creating career pathways and strengthening economic mobility. bit.ly/4jose4Z

The holidays are a great time for football. In an interview with CKF, Arik Armstead said watching joy erupt on students’ faces when they discover a career path that they could love is a little like gliding past a block to rush and sack a quarterback." bit.ly/4j7Hump

Last year, we talked to Dr. Clara Piano, who participated in the Menard Center when she was at Creighton and is now a visiting assistant professor of economics at the University of Mississippi. Read our full interview with Dr. Clara Piano: bit.ly/4iRNVKp

Many mistakenly believe there is tension between human dignity and markets. In an interview a few years ago, Andreas Widmer, associate professor in entrepreneurship at Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business, explained why that is false. bit.ly/48v06Ig

Ellie is a senior at Notre Dame, studying political science, French, and constitutional studies. She has been active with the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government. We sat down with her to discuss the CCCG’s Tocqueville Fellowship. bit.ly/48gla55

Every person desires meaning and purpose. But can fostering an individual’s sense of purpose at work be a win-win for that person and their employer? A new Gallup report says the answer is yes. Read more: tinyurl.com/25crdxuc

Our partner Per Scholas will receive a $500,000 grant from the Citi Foundation to develop careers for 600 young adults by providing them with “hands-on training to secure jobs that previously would have required much more experience.” Read more: tinyurl.com/bdz268rh

During political division, it can be hard to be optimistic about our ability to come together. As Institute for Humane Studies President and CEO Emily Chamlee-Wright told CKF, the answer can be found in openness. Read our full conversation: tinyurl.com/bdz4y5km

With support from CKF, TGR Foundation will work with the SkillUp Coalition and Make It Movement to shift the narrative around postsecondary education. We spoke with TGR Foundation CEO Cyndi Court about the plans and their work more generally. tinyurl.com/mryzr6bu.

Colorado Thrives, a nonprofit coalition of business leaders, recently launched CareerFit Colorado. This is an AI-enabled career platform that provides job seekers with a more personalized experience to better match them — and their skills — to careers. tinyurl.com/yjjjkx2e

Throwback Thursday! As employers, educators, solution providers, and innovators prepare for the second annual Human Potential Summit, scheduled for next month in Utah, we thought it would be helpful to revisit the “why” behind this important event. tinyurl.com/yff4mfez

We are proud to support the Kansas Leadership Center’s Workforce Innovators program. Through Workforce Innovators, the participants accessed: leadership coaches, principle-driven talent strategies, and a forum to exchange ideas. Read on: tinyurl.com/mrstadtn

On Monday, Joel Mokyr, received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for research on the relationship between technological progress and sustained economic growth. In 2022, we interviewed Mokyr on the economic roots of human progress. tinyurl.com/5bzjr86c

Education Design Lab's Growth Engine brings together community colleges, employers, and learners to collaboratively design, implement, and scale micro-pathways. These are high-quality, stackable credentials that can be completed in less than one year. tinyurl.com/22zdttet

CKF is proud to sponsor the Drucker Institute’s “Doing the Right Things Well” podcast, which features business leaders who are changing the future of work. Want to dig in more? Read CKF’s summary of the most recent episodes: tinyurl.com/4hjn23y3

To ensure west Texas residents are prepared for jobs in the emerging field of AI — and the data centers that are needed to power the industry — the Education Design Lab, SkillUp Coalition, and CKF have teamed up to power the Texas Flywheel Initiative. tinyurl.com/tbpara9b

ICYMI, a recent poll from the American Staffing Association (ASA) found a greater percentage of U.S. adults (33%) would recommend vocational or trade schools over four-year colleges. The ASA isn’t the only organization that’s exploring this shift. tinyurl.com/5twp3e53