ETHS Health Careers Class Visits Northwestern University
In February, Northwestern Medicine welcomed 16 students from Evanston Township High School to the Evanston clinic to learn from leading physicians and healthcare professionals. The students received a tour of the facility, worked on a case study with Dr. Micah Eimer (cardiologist), received a phlebotomy demonstration, saw a heart sonogram, and witnessed an OPTO testing […]
ICAP Gets Results in Evanston
Evanston Township High School is empowering students and their families to make informed decisions about post-high school options with the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), their tool for student post-high school success. Through the ICAP, students explore their interests and values, learn about diverse career paths, develop essential skills, and make informed decisions about […]
Student Advisory Council and D189 Alumnus Returns Home
Student Advisory Council and East St. Louis School District 189 alumnus Jeremy Avan is now a sophomore at Morehouse College. He recently returned home, joined by fellow Morehouse men, to share their transformative journeys with East St. Louis Senior High School students. Jeremy’s journey embodies perseverance in the face of adversity, dedication to hard work, and […]
Building Pathways to Career, Connection, and Choice
On April 28, 2025, the Success Network hosted JFF to share emerging national research and new tools that can support the development of pathways that lead not only to careers but to connection and choice.
Communicating the Value of Postsecondary Options to High School Students
Representatives from the Michigan College Access Network and the Michigan Department of Education presented their new toolkit to equip educators to share the benefits of college in high school opportunities with students and families.
Policy Committee Meeting: March 3, 2025
The Success Network Policy Committee’s 2025 Q1 meeting included presentations on a student-led survey of CTE and pathways experiences, chronic absenteeism, a new workgroup for the College and Career Pathway Endorsements, and a review of key policy updates.
2025 Conference: Building the Future We Want
Explore resources, photos, and recordings from the 12th annual conference.
Chicago Southland Collaborative for Education Named Success Network Leadership Community
The Success Network Organizers are thrilled to welcome Chicago Southland Collaborative for Education as our newest Leadership Community. The regional team, led by Prairie State College and the Career Preparation Network, brings expertise in dual credit with established career pathways, regional-based collaboration, apprenticeships and internships, and career counseling. We look forward to sharing their expertise with communities […]
Highland Region Pathways Named Success Network Leadership Community
The Success Network Organizers are thrilled to welcome Highland Region Pathways to Success as our newest Leadership Community. The regional team, led by Highland Community College, ROE 8, and Northwest Illinois Economic Development, brings expertise in employer engagement, developing career pathways, postsecondary partnerships, and dual credit programs, and we look forward to sharing their expertise with communities […]
A Leader to Learn From
We’re excited to share that Dr. Laz Lopez of High School District 214, which is part of NECSS, was recognized by EdWeek for his work to advance pathways. >> Read the article