About This Business

ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career is a pioneering organization that challenges the status quo in education by utilizing a Linked Learning approach. This innovative method makes learning experiential, engaging, and more effective, inspiring students to succeed in college, career, and civic life. By partnering with school, district, and community leaders, ConnectED transforms how students learn, schools teach, and communities engage. The organization's mission is to equip all students, regardless of background, with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their future endeavors. ConnectED achieves this by co-designing long-term strategies for systemic change, defining desired student outcomes, and designing and implementing high-quality college and career pathways. Moreover, the organization engages community leaders and allies to provide guidance and support, ensuring that the changes made are sustainable. ConnectED's approach is built on the principles of making learning real, rigorous, and relevant, and empowering all learners by elevating student experiences. The organization's commitment to creating powerful communities of practice and care is evident in its partnerships and initiatives. For instance, ConnectED has partnered with Karma Automotive to launch the Clean Transportation Technology Collaborative, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at preparing Southern California youth for careers in STEM and the evolving transportation sector. Additionally, ConnectED has been recognized as a certified provider in Rivet Education's Professional Learning Partner Guide, further solidifying its position as a leader in education innovation. Through its work, ConnectED is dedicated to creating a better future for all students, where they can dream bigger, work harder, and learn more. The organization's impact is evident in the research, which shows that students in Linked Learning pathways graduate better prepared to succeed in college, career, and civic life. As ConnectED continues to push the boundaries of educational innovation, it remains committed to its core values of inspiring and equipping students to succeed, and to making a positive impact on the communities it serves.