Despite our research emphasizing that 81% of employers say skills should be considered over degrees, there is a lack of action in company change. Read more about why companies should switch to a skills-based hiring and how they can ensure an effective shift.
American Student Assistance
Primary and Secondary Education
Boston, Massachusetts 10,242 followers
American Student Assistance® (ASA) helps students discover their education and career opportunities.
About us
American Student Assistance™ (ASA) is changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate postsecondary pathways through exploration, work-based learning, and free digital experiences. ASA meets students both in and beyond the classroom with digital tools, resources, and information to empower their career planning journeys. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and having equitable access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.
- Website
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http://www.asa.org
External link for American Student Assistance
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- K-12 Education, Career Readiness, Career & Technical Education (CTE), Alternative Education Pathways, Workforce Development, Work-based Learning, Gen Z, and Education Policy
Locations
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Primary
33 Arch St
Boston, Massachusetts 02110, US
Employees at American Student Assistance
Updates
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In our latest report, "Reimagining Work-Based Learning," we dive into the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) and highlight several organizations that have successfully integrated durable social emotional skills within their work-based learning initiatives. You can read the report here: https://bit.ly/3XkeC1b
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Unfortunately, many students are not leaving school ready to confidently make decisions regarding their career and/or education. Something has to change. Check out our recap of our #ASUGSVSummit panel to lean more about how educators, parents, and organizations can ensure that all kids leave school equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed:
Ready for Learning, Earning, and Life - ASA.org
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American Student Assistance reposted this
We’re thrilled to have History Co:Lab’s KC Lead Emily Wegner at the New Pathways to Real-World Learning Experiences event next month! Hosted by Getting Smart and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Real World Learning, in collaboration with American Student Assistance, this event invites the Kansas City community to gather, design, and explore innovative pathways for embedding real-world learning in schools. Emily will join Uncover KC, EDGE– Liberty Public Schools, and What School Could Be for “Civic + Community-Connected Learning,” a panel that’ll spotlight how our real world, civic engagement and community-connected learning initiatives are making education more youth-centered in KC and supportive of social responsibility in young people. Register today to join us from September 17 to 19! https://lnkd.in/gBKpZcpA #education #learning #schools
New Pathways to Real-World Learning Experiences - Bizzabo
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Heman Bekele has invented a soap that could one day affordably treat and even prevent multiple forms of skin cancer - and he's only 15 years old. Learn more about TIME's 2024 Kid of the Year and how he wants to change the world:
Our interview with "TIME's 2024 Kid of the Year," inventor of a cancer-fighting soap
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For rising junior at Palisades High School, George Taylor, his summer internship was out of this world - literally. Learn more about his time as a NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration summer intern for the 2024 STEM Enhancement in Earth Science Summer Intern Program: https://bit.ly/3MeVYRM
Charlotte high school student chosen for prestigious NASA internship hopes to inspire other young scientists
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How can career-connected learning revolutionize education by bridging the gap between classroom lessons and real-world applications? Starting as early as elementary and middle school, this approach empowers students to explore diverse careers, develop essential skills, and connect their education to their future. By fostering early engagement, we’re not just preparing students for jobs—we’re equipping them with the tools they need for lifelong success. Check-out American Student Assistance Jobs for the Future (JFF) for more! #CareerConnectedLearning #EducationInnovation. #CradleToCareer #FutureOfWork #StudentSuccess #K12Education #CareerExploration #EdChat
What Career-Connected Learning Means for Elementary and Middle School Students
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75% of recent high school graduates report feeling somewhat or totally unprepared for life after high school, and many college and career counselors are overworked and unevenly distributed. With that in mind, how can we leverage #AI to ensure that learners have access to the career support they need? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AM6FZy
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It’s standard for young talent to look for internships in college. But could that already be too late? An expert from American Student Assistance explains the benefits of high school intern programs for both the employee and the employer. #education #internship https://bit.ly/4dGJL44
Why high school interns may be the key to recruiting and retention strategies
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With a focus on finding the right person for the job by concentrating on their abilities rather than qualifications, skills-based hiring is about who can do the work well—and who has the potential with the right learning and development program—), not who looks good on paper. Yet, research from American Student Assistance shows that despite a strong majority (81%) of employers saying they should prioritize skills and not degrees, many organizations struggle to translate this intent into action. Take a break for a quick read on the bottom line explanation to a skills-first approach as the future of talent acquisition. #SkillsFirst #TalentAcquisition #HR #SkillsBasedHiring #DEIatWork #SkillsGap #HumanResources #DEIB
The Gap Between Intent and Action in Skills-Based Hiring - HR Daily Advisor
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