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.
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
How to Help Every Young Person Navigate Their Personal Career Path
Hans Meeder has a history that goes back a long way with Ford NGL. We first approached Hans when he was transitioning out of his
Building Educator and Student Wellness Shared Purpose, Shared Work and Shared Joy
Transformative change in schools and communities begins with shared purpose, shared work, and shared joy. In our recent session, Building Educator and Student Wellness, we
The Story of 865 Academies: Knox County Embraces a Ford NGL Community-Connected Transformation
“When I was a freshman, we had no academies,” said Jenna. “We didn’t do anything special. You randomly picked career-related classes that you wanted and