Student Spotlight
Alex’s Story: From Academy Student to Engineering Mentor and Sustainability Leader in Louisville

Welcome to Ford NGL “Full Circle” — a series where we delve into the inspiring journeys of former students who have become thriving professionals in their respective fields. In each installment, we explore the paths these individuals have taken, from their formative years to their current careers, highlighting the pivotal moments, influential relationships, and values that have shaped their trajectories.


Recentering for Impact: A Leader’s Guide to System Transformation
We have all heard the phrase and maybe even have said it, “Change is hard.” But despite that sentiment, we are part of a network

Ford NGL Community-Connected Transformation Works.
When a community commits to doing school differently through the Ford NGL approach to the career academy model, the results speak for themselves. Hampton City Schools

Make the ‘U’ An Important Tool in Your Transformation Journey
Beth Grzelak, Ford NGL Learning Design Lead & Community Coach For those of you who have engaged with our Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL)

Connected by Purpose
When thirty educational leaders from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, Scotland, arrived in metropolitan Detroit this spring, they weren’t just touring schools. They were stepping into

Career Success Brings Former Academy Student Full Circle
Engineer Helps Connect Student Learning to Real-World Opportunity For many students, the journey from high school into adulthood and career is uncertain. They face a

Unlocking Gen Z’s Potential: Top 3 Skills for Career Success
During Louisville in Action: A Ford NGL Leadership Lab for Business & School Partnerships, we gained valuable insights from a dynamic Learning Exchange. Participants identified