Career Navigation in Practice: Voices From the Field
Supporting young people through career decisions requires trust, context, and practical guidance grounded in real experience. We sat down with a group of passionate career navigation practitioners across the country to hear firsthand how they’re helping young people build clarity and confidence in their career journeys. Explore their practical, experience-tested insights below: What does effective […]
Career Navigation at Home: Parent and Caregiver Perspectives
Every family approaches career and education decisions with hopes, expectations, and concerns shaped by their own experiences. We spoke with parents and caregivers about what it means to support a child through uncertainty, changing plans, and unfamiliar options. Watch the videos below to hear how these families navigated tough conversations and discovered new ways to […]
Youth Advisory Council Spotlight: Reflections from the NYEC’s Youth Days in DC
Jordan White and Chioma Okoro, two remarkable young leaders from the ASA Center for Career Navigation at JFF’s Youth Advisory Council, recently took to the national stage to discuss the importance of federal investments in career navigation. At the National Youth Employment Coalition’s Youth Days in DC, they participated in policy sessions, trainings, and workshops […]
Gen Z and Career Journeys: Navigation in a Time of Economic Uncertainty and Personal Development
Overview During adolescence, the developmental period between childhood and adulthood, we refine our sense of who we are, who we want to become, and how we want to contribute to the world. The rapid brain development and learning that occur during these years make this an important window for building the skills we need to […]
Gen Z Gets Career Guidance on Social Media
Overview These candid observations cut to the core of the anxieties members of Gen Z face as they navigate their paths in a dynamic and often chaotic world. For four young researchers from the ASA Center for Career Navigation at JFF, these comments became more than just casual observations; they served as guiding themes in […]
How to Use Tech to Engage Young People in Career Navigation
Millions of young people are searching for their path forward in an increasingly complex education and career landscape. This new brief from the ASA Center of Career Navigation at JFF and the National League of Cities Re-Engagement Network spotlights how reengagement centers are combining technology and human connection to help them find direction—and what these […]
2025-2026 Career Navigation Practitioner Advisory Council
Deciding what to do after high school is one of the biggest choices young people face. From exploring college and training options to understanding career pathways, students need clear, reliable guidance to make informed decisions about their futures. To help meet that need, the ASA Center for Career Navigation at JFF is proud to announce […]
2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council
This year, the ASA Center for Career Navigation at JFF is proud to welcome a new Youth Advisory Council (YAC), a mighty group of young people selected through a highly competitive process. The council brings together fresh voices from across the country who are passionate about improving career exploration and education pathways for their peers. […]
State Policy Actions for Expanding Career Navigation and Personalized Guidance for Young People
Back-to-School Special: Learning from High School Counselors about Education and Career Navigation in Practice
Fall is here, and school is back in session across the US. Earlier this summer, I had the chance to conduct a focus group with school counselors from across the nation who were attending the American School Counselor Association Annual Conference. These dedicated counselors work with high school students every day, and they offered important […]