Preparing 
Young People to Navigate 
a Rapidly Changing World
Prepare the Next Generation to Succeed in a Life Defined by Them
Prepare the Next Generation to Succeed in a Life Defined by Them
Ford Next Generation Learning partners with communities to mobilize educators, employers, and community leaders to prepare a generation of young people who can adapt, make informed decisions, and pursue evolving opportunities—equipped not just for their first step after high school, but for a lifetime of transitions, challenges, and growth.
For more than 25 years, Ford Next Generation Learning has partnered with communities to align education, workforce, and civic systems.
Today, as technology and AI reshape the future, our work goes beyond preparing students for college or careers—we focus on ensuring all young people graduate life ready, prepared to navigate a lifetime of decisions, transitions, and opportunities.
The Ford NGL Framework
A Community Connected® Transformation Model for Students
- Transforming Teaching and Learning
- Transforming the Culture, Systems & Structures of Schools
- Transforming Partnerships Between the Schools & Community
How We Work with Communities
We offer multiple ways to engage—whether communities are starting with focused work or advancing toward comprehensive, system-wide transformation. Whether communities begin with targeted efforts or pursue full transformation, all work is grounded in our Community Connected® approach.
Community Connected
Transformation
Our most comprehensive, system-wide partnership to align education, workforce, and community systems and drive lasting change (The Ford NGL Roadmap
Community Connected Pathway Accelerator
A targeted approach to building and strengthening workforce-aligned career pathways—connecting students to real-world experiences through sustainable partnership systems aligned to high-demand opportunities
Powerful Partnershipsfor Districts
Afocused approach to building the systems and structures needed to engage employers and community partners in delivering real-world student experiences at scale.
Powerful Partnershipsfor Businesses
a focused way for employers to engage with education systems—helping shape talent development, support student experiences, and connect to future workforce opportunities
What They're Saying
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