Leadership

A student kneels on the shop floor at JCC and uses a level in the window of a small shed being built.

March 25, 2024

A new era of career exploration

Career and technical education is evolving to help students navigate today’s world of work. For decades, the conversation about jobs in our

A group of SWIF coworkers pose for a group photo at the IGNITE career expo.

March 21, 2024

On the right path

By Scott Marquardt, Southwest Initiative Foundation The newest issue of our CONNECT newsletter is all about career pathways. Our feature story

A group of emerging leaders participants stand together in two rows and pose for a photo at their final gathering.

January 31, 2024

2024 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community, but need the tools and confidence to step into more formal leadership roles? Growing