Connecting education with opportunity
At Strada Education Foundation, we’re focused on one goal: helping clear the path between education and work, especially for those with the most standing in their way.
Opening the door to education after high school isn’t enough.
For too many young people, the end of high school is a time of uncertainty rather than hope. As they move forward, they join countless adults across the United States who are struggling to figure out the best path to a fulfilling career and life, and aren’t sure if investing in more education is the safest bet. Meanwhile employers can’t find the talent they need, and thousands of good jobs are going unfilled.
Capable learners and eager employers are searching for each other in a system with too many walls and not enough doors.
At Strada, we’re sure of one thing: It’s possible to create a world where every person – no matter where they start – can see the way ahead.
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Everyone should have access to accurate information on employment outcomes that can help them make informed decisions about postsecondary education.
Everyone should have access to education-to-career coaching that helps them reflect on their talents and interests, choose a career goal, map pathways through education, and navigate challenges.
A quality education should be within everyone’s reach. The cost of education should not be an insurmountable obstacle for students.
All learners should have access to work-based learning experiences, including paid internships and apprenticeships, that help connect their education to their career aspirations.
All students should have access to programs that lead to quality jobs and mobility. Employers should assess and advance individuals based on skills and experiences, not only degrees.
Everyone should have access to accurate information on employment outcomes that can help them make informed decisions about postsecondary education.
Everyone should have access to education-to-career coaching that helps them reflect on their talents and interests, choose a career goal, map pathways through education, and navigate challenges.
A quality education should be within everyone’s reach. The cost of education should not be an insurmountable obstacle for students.
All learners should have access to work-based learning experiences, including paid internships and apprenticeships, that help connect their education to their career aspirations.
All students should have access to programs that lead to quality jobs and mobility. Employers should assess and advance individuals based on skills and experiences, not only degrees.
News and insights
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President and CEO, Stephen Moret, provides a testimony during the “Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America’s Workforce” hearing on March 5, 2025.
