AI, Education and Work
AI is already changing the jobs students are preparing for, and educators, families, and employers are working to understand what that means. Join the Success Network and Diffusion Venture Studio on November 16, 12 p.m., for a practical look at how AI is reshaping work and careers.
Future Ready: Building Postsecondary and Career Awareness in Middle School
Discover how districts can bring the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) framework to life starting in middle school at this free webinar.
Fostering Unity for Rural Education
A discussion on how rural schools, colleges, industry, and community organizations can work together to support student achievement and community resilience.
Centering Students through Human-Centered Design
The Success Network hosted a free, interactive workshop with Helix Education and the Siebel Center for Design UIUC on employing the principles of human-centered design to center students in programs and communities.
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.
The AI-Ready Workforce
On April 29, 2024, the Success Network hosted a webinar on new insights into the ways in which AI will transform jobs that offer pathways to economic advancement – and actionable recommendations for the skills that will be augmented and elevated by AI. Watch the recording.
Supporting and Scaling Postsecondary Readiness through Stakeholder Engagement + Continuous Improvement
On April 23, 2024, theSuccess Network hosted a webinar on how stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement can strengthen postsecondary success and impact the broader school community and culture. Watch the recording.
Nurturing Future Talent: School and Nonprofit Collaboration to Provide Work-Based Learning Opportunities for High School Students
On March 19, 2024, Genesys Works and Junior Achievement of Central Illinois, along with their high school partners, shared how they collaborate to design and implement inclusive and equitable experiences for students.
Increasing Opportunities for Underrepresented Students: Lessons Learned in Advising
How can we recruit underrepresented students into pathways leading to high-quality careers? What supports do these students need to feel welcome and be successful in the classroom and the workplace? Hear from three communities on their innovative approaches.