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Since its founding, Catalyze has supported innovative career-connected learning programs that aim to bridge the gap between education and the workforce, preparing learners to successfully transition from school to meaningful, high-wage, high-demand career paths. This compiled set of case studies showcases seven Catalyze grantees and programs — Collegiate Edu-Nation, nXu, BAYADA, Launchpad, unCommon Construction, Next Level NOLA and Oregon STEM.

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Learning in Community: Round Four Cohort Gathers to Advance CCL
Learning in Community: Round Four Cohort Gathers to Advance CCL

Catalyze Round Four grantees gathered in New Orleans to kick off their journey with the Catalyze Community of Practice. Read on to learn how these organizations are leveraging their proven impact to scale innovative CCL models fueled by learning, cross-sector collaboration, and a commitment to meaningful learner outcomes.

Catalyze Awards $3.5 Million to Four Organizations Committed to Expanding Career-Connected Learning Opportunities Nationwide
Catalyze Awards $3.5 Million to Four Organizations Committed to Expanding Career-Connected Learning Opportunities Nationwide

Catalyze today announced the winners of Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge. In total, four organizations will receive $3.5 million to expand career-connected learning (CCL) opportunities and support meaningful outcomes for learners aged 11-22.

Career-Connected Learning: Educator Resources to Get You Started
Career-Connected Learning: Educator Resources to Get You Started

At SXSW EDU 2025, the Catalyze community hosted a standing-room-only workshop—underscoring the growing demand for expanding access to CCL for all learners. Through interactive exercises, participants explored practical, learner-centered strategies that support middle and high school students to build agency to chart their own career paths.

Catalyzing the Journey at SXSW EDU 2025
Catalyzing the Journey at SXSW EDU 2025

What was the biggest takeaway from Catalyze at SXSW EDU 2025? Careers aren’t linear, and neither is learning. Career-Connected Learning (CCL) provides the roadmap that empowers all learners to design their own journeys.