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.


Pathways to Purpose: Donielle’s Story
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.

CTE Policy Resources & Updates
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is receiving significant attention at the federal level, thanks to the collaborative efforts of two influential organizations: Advance CTE and ACTE.

Get To Know Y-Plan
A session on Y-Plan (Youth – Plan, Learn, Act, Now) was presented at the LLA conference in LA in April. Y-PLAN is an award-winning, K-12 civic youth engagement strategy developed by UC Berkeley’s Center for Cities + Schools (CC+S).

Ford NGL & YouScience® Collaboration Announcement
YouScience plays a pivotal role in the work we do by bridging the gap between education and careers, aiding students in discovering their aptitudes, and linking them to relevant educational pathways and professions.

Academies Of Nashville Study Visit Leadership Track
Many community and school district leaders can benefit greatly from seeing the academy model firsthand, but don’t need all the implementation details and can’t find 3 consecutive days for travel in their packed calendar.

Empowering Beloit, Wisconsin’s Youth Through Work-Based Learning
The School District of Beloit (SDB) outpaced the State of Wisconsin by a remarkable margin of 3:1 in providing students with meaningful work-based learning (WBL) opportunities!