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As California districts begin implementing Golden State Pathways Program and Dual Enrollment Expansion funding, Linked Learning leaders from Porterville, Oakland, and San Diego are showing what’s possible. In a recent webinar hosted by the Linked Learning Alliance and ConnectED, education trailblazers shared practical strategies to ensure quality, equity, and sustainability in pathway implementation. From defining graduate profiles to building community coalitions, this conversation offers timely insights for maximizing GSPP impact. Catch the highlights and watch the full recording here.

Discover how Eastside High School's Biomedical Science Academy is transforming student outcomes through hands-on learning, community collaboration, and innovative work-based experiences that prepare students for success in college, career, and beyond.

Porterville Unified School District partners with leading college and career preparation champions ConnectEd, Linked Learning Alliance and NAF, to launch annual, nationwide recognition of educational pathways that connect students to careers

As part of the Linked Learning Alliance’s Counselor Network, Los Angeles and Long Beach Unified School District counselors shared resources and best practices for supporting students.

The need for highly skilled computer science, cybersecurity, and information technology professionals is on the rise. Linked Learning pathways across California are preparing their students to take on these roles with high-quality, hands-on learning in the computer science and IT field.

By 2030, there will be an estimated 2.6 million new jobs across the healthcare industry. With diversity and equity a top priority for many healthcare leaders, it is essential that communities build strong pipelines of highly qualified, passionate young people to enter into a wide range of medical and healthcare careers. In Huntington Park, one high school is investing in the infrastructure needed to ensure their young people are ready to join the healthcare workforce.

A diverse, well-prepared teaching workforce with close ties to their community is critical to the success of young people, ensuring they graduate prepared for lifelong success. Across California, districts are meeting this moment head-on, committing resources to attract new K-12 teachers and early childhood educators to the profession as early as high school.

Linked Learning pathways, regardless of industry theme, are preparing young people to succeed in the workforce. Even as COVID-19 begins to recede in some of our communities, it is clear that the healthcare industry is still growing and seeking highly skilled workers that represent the communities they serve. Linked Learning is preparing young people to step into these roles, in part thanks to the example set by the Oakland Health Pathways Project.

Whether you want to learn more about the Linked Learning approach, design a Linked Learning pathway, or re-engage in your certification journey, Linked Learning 101 is right for you!

Districts recognized for driving educational equity through high-quality college and career preparation