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 […]
State Legislatures in 2025 Embrace Expanding Students’ Access to Personalized Career Guidance
With summer ending and a new school year starting, many young adults ages 16 to 24 are likely considering their plans for the upcoming year and what’s on the horizon. Some may be deciding on classes or which career pathway to pursue, how to balance coursework with their job or other responsibilities, and when and […]
Shadow Series: Middle Schooler Becomes a Car Detailer for a Day
Sure, Tobias isn’t old enough to drive, but he definitely knows cars. This 13-year-old from New York lives and breathes art, design, and all things German engineering. One day, he dreams of turning his interests into a future in the automotive industry. To explore his career options, he’s making the trek out to Astoria […]
Shadow Series: Is This Sustainability Buff a Fit for Farming?
Kelleah is all about being green. It’s her way of giving back to the world, and she’s so into it that she even built her own sustainable fish tank at home. Now she’s wondering how she can use her passions for ecosystems and the environment to make an even bigger impact in the future. […]
Shadow Series: A Day in the Life of a Video Game Designer
When Reina’s not playing games and collaborating with her friend, or building a super-computer with her dad, she’s dreaming of creating video games. After this high schooler learned how to start coding, she became curious about what goes into bringing her favorite games to life behind the scenes. In this video, Reina heads to […]
Shadow Series: An Aspiring Drone Pilot Explores how to Get His Career off the Ground
Meet Jeremiah. He’s a homeschooler with a serious passion for drone racing. He’s so into it that he even started taking classes in aerial vehicle design and operation, which got him thinking: What sort of drone pilot jobs exist? So, today he’s exploring one avenue – drone filmmaking – with a real-life professional. Follow […]