activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 9
- ABEC Career Exploration & Development (ACED) Program Financial Literacy & Career Readiness EducationOperates the ACED program in over 25 schools across Arizona, impacting over 65,000 students since its launch in 2009-2010. The program provides curriculum, online resources, and consultation to education members, and has contributed to increased attendance and academic proficiency in participating schools.
- ABEC Career Exploration & Development (ACED) Program Financial Literacy & Career Readiness EducationOperates the ACED program in over 25 schools throughout Arizona, impacting over 65,000 students by providing curriculum, online resources, and consultation to prepare students for civic and economic success.
- Hosting Career Exploration EventsHosts summit events, such as the West Valley Spark 2 Summit, to promote middle school career exploration and pathway planning for students in the West Valley region. The organization also hosts member events and special events throughout the year.
- Hosting Career Exploration EventsHosts summit events and tours, such as the West Valley Spark 2 Summit and Yavapai County Future Ready Council Tour, to promote middle school career exploration and pathway planning for students.
- Hosting Career Exploration Events and SummitsHosts summit events, such as the West Valley Spark 2 Summit, to promote middle school career exploration and pathway planning for students in the West Valley region and other areas.
- Operating the ACED Program Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates the Arizona Business & Education Coalition Career Exploration & Development (ACED) program in over 25 schools throughout Arizona, impacting over 65,000 students by providing curriculum, online resources, and implementation consultation.
- Supporting MyFutureAZ Online PlatformProvides financial support to extend the MyFutureAZ online platform for career support and planning to middle school grades.
- Supporting Online Career Planning PlatformsProvides financial support to extend online platforms like MyFutureAZ for career support and planning to middle school grades.
- Supporting Online Career Planning PlatformsProvides financial support to extend the MyFutureAZ online platform for career support and planning to middle school grades.
advocacy · 5
- Advocacy for Early Childhood Education Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareAdvocates for investment in early childhood education and quality childcare to improve academic readiness and support parental workforce participation.
- Advocacy for K-12 Career Awareness and Pathway Planning Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentAdvocates for robust K-12 career awareness and pathway planning opportunities, including state funding for early career exploration programs, investment in school counselors, and support for career and technical education and dual enrollment programs.
- Advocacy for K-12 Career Readiness and Education Funding Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentAdvocates for robust K-12 career awareness, pathway planning, and technical education programs, as well as state funding for early career exploration and investment in school counselors. The organization also advocates for dual enrollment programs and early childhood education.
- Advocacy for K-12 Education and Workforce Development Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentAdvocates for state funding and policies that support K-12 career awareness, pathway planning, career and technical education, dual enrollment programs, and early childhood education. This includes advocating for investment in school counselors and participating in state-level task forces on academic standards, school funding, and teacher recruitment/retention.
- State-Level Advocacy and Leadership Public Education & Secular AdvocacyParticipates in state-level task forces and committees focused on K-12 academic standards, public school funding, and teacher recruitment and retention, and has provided leadership contributing to the successful passage of school bond and override campaigns.
capacity building · 9
- Co-founding Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentCo-founded the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness to further its mission of preparing students for civic and economic success.
- Convening Business and Education Leaders Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentConvenes leaders from business, education, and the community to establish advisory councils, explore solutions for K-12 career readiness, and foster partnerships, including connecting over 125 business partners with local schools through the ACED program.
- Convening Business and Education Leaders Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentConvenes leaders from business, education, and community sectors to establish advisory councils, develop frameworks like the Career Exploration Campus Framework, and explore solutions for improving K-12 career readiness. This includes co-founding the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness and connecting over 125 business partners with local schools.
- Convening Leaders for Career Readiness Initiatives Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentConvenes business, education, and community leaders to establish frameworks like the Career Exploration Campus Framework and explore solutions for improving K-12 career readiness, including co-founding the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness.
- Facilitating Access to Career and Technical Education Career Exploration Campus VisitsFacilitates access to career and technical education programs by organizing campus tours and strategy sessions for school leaders.
- Facilitating Access to Career and Technical Education Programs Career Exploration Campus VisitsFacilitates access to career and technical education programs by organizing campus tours and strategy sessions for school leaders at institutions like West-MEC Southwest Campus and Yavapai College CTEC / Mountain Institute CTED.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building for Educators Educator Professional Development ProgramsProvides professional development through breakout sessions and events on career literacy and pathway planning for educators and administrators, engaging over 1,200 teachers through the ACED program. This includes organizing campus tours and strategy sessions for school leaders to facilitate access to career and technical education programs.
- Professional Development for Educators Educator Professional Development ProgramsProvides professional development through breakout sessions on career literacy and pathway planning for educators and administrators, engaging over 1,200 teachers through the ACED program.
- Providing Professional Development for Educators Educator Professional Development ProgramsOffers professional development through breakout sessions on career literacy and pathway planning for educators and administrators, and has engaged over 1,200 teachers in professional development through the ACED program.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Cross-Sector Collaboration and Coalition Building cross-sector_collaborationThe organization promotes and facilitates collaborative approaches among business, education, and community leaders to improve student outcomes, foster workforce development, and build an excellent and innovative education system. This involves convening stakeholders, building partnerships, and utilizing advisory councils to develop and advocate for solutions and policies.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration and Partnership Building cross-sector_collaborationBy fostering collaborative approaches and building strong partnerships among business, education, and community leaders, the organization aims to improve student outcomes, enhance workforce development, and create an excellent and innovative education system for Arizona.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Educational and Workforce Development cross_sector_collaborationBy fostering collaborative approaches and leader-to-leader connections among business, education, and community stakeholders, the organization aims to improve student outcomes, develop a skilled workforce, and create an innovative education system that benefits Arizona's future.
- Early and Integrated Career Exploration and Pathway Planning early_career_guidanceThe organization believes that integrating career awareness, exploration, and pathway planning into the K-12 education experience, particularly starting in middle school, prepares students for life success by providing real-world insights, developing essential skills, and aligning educational choices with future career goals and regional workforce needs.
- Early and Integrated Career Pathway Development career_pathway_integrationBy integrating career awareness, exploration, and pathway planning into the K-12 education experience, starting optimally in middle school, the organization prepares students for life success and strengthens workforce development by aligning with regional economic needs.
- Early and Integrated Career Pathway Development career_pathway_integrationBy integrating career awareness, exploration, and pathway planning into the K-12 education experience, particularly starting in middle school, students are better prepared for life success and workforce needs, making education more relevant and engaging.
- Partnership-Based Learning and Professional Development partnership_based_learningBy leveraging business and community partnerships, the organization provides professional development for educators, exposes them to industry needs, and enriches student learning through mentorship, field trips, and internships, thereby enhancing career exploration efforts and preparing students for the workforce.
- Systemic Change for Educational and Economic Impact systemic_changeThe organization aims to create a lasting, systemic impact on Arizona's educational and economic future by developing and implementing strategies that extend beyond individual communities, prioritizing career exploration, workforce development, and supportive public policy.
- Systemic Change through Ripple Effect systemic_changeThe organization aims to create a lasting difference in Arizona's educational and economic future by initiating changes that extend beyond individual communities, generating a ripple effect across the state.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
ACED Program
Award-winning program that engages middle school students in career exploration and development, providing insights into various careers and essential skills for future success.
relationships · 43
who they work with
- Arizona Educational Foundation Partner — Kim Graham, CEO of Arizona Educational Foundation, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Arizona School Administrators Partner — Dr. Paul Tighe, Executive Director of Arizona School Administrators, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Arizona School Boards Association Partner — Ellen White, Executive Director of Arizona School Boards Association, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Arizona School Boards Association Partner — Provided video credit for the ACED impact story at M.C. Cash Elementary School.
- Arizona School Boards Association Partner — Tracey Benson served as associate executive director, indicating a prior professional affiliation and collaborative relationship.
- Arizona State University Partner — Dr. Carole Basile, Dean of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- CORE Construction Partner — Todd Steffen, President, Mountain Region West at CORE Construction, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Casa Grande Elementary School District Partner — Dr. Adam Leckie, Superintendent of Casa Grande Elementary School District, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Cave Creek Unified School District Partner — Bill Dolezal, Superintendent of Cave Creek Unified School District, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Center for the Future of Arizona Partner — Co-founded the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness with and collaborated with to extend MyFutureAZ to middle grades.
- Challenge Charter School Partner — Wendy Miller, Principal and CEO of Challenge Charter School, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Cochise County Schools Partner — Dr. Jacqui Clay, County Superintendent of Cochise County Schools, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- County Superintendent of Schools Partner — Convened with to consider solutions for enhancing K-12 career readiness efforts.
- GenTech Foundation Partner — Dalton Abbitt, Executive Director of GenTech Foundation, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Goodyear High School Partner — Hosted the West Valley Spark 2 Summit.
- Grace Design Partner — Vispi Karanjia, Managing Partner at Grace Design, serves as Chair on the ABEC Board of Directors.
- Healthy Future US Partner — Dr. Scott Turner, President & CEO of Healthy Future US, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Junior Achievement of Arizona Partner — Co-founded the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness with.
- Laveen Elementary School District Partner — M.C. Cash Elementary School, which utilizes the ACED program, is part of this district.
- M.C. Cash Elementary School Partner — Utilizes the ACED Program to focus on career exploration.
- Maricopa USD Partner — Tracey Lopeman, Superintendent at Maricopa USD, serves as Treasurer on the ABEC Board of Directors.
- McCarthy Partner — Andrea Ramos, Senior Project Director at McCarthy, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Mountain Institute CTED Partner — Convened with to consider solutions for enhancing K-12 career readiness efforts.
- Mountain Institute CTED Partner — Hosted a Yavapai County Future Ready Council Tour & Meeting.
- Phoenix Children’s Hospital Partner — Tracey Benson completed 120 hours of volunteer service as a child life volunteer in the cardiovascular intensive care unit.
- Phoenix Union High School District Partner — Thea Andrade, Superintendent of Phoenix Union High School District, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
- Pipeline AZ Partner — Co-founded the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness with.
- Primary Consultants Partner — Paul Ulan, Principal at Primary Consultants, serves as Past Chair on the ABEC Board of Directors.
- RL Jones Insurance Services Partner — Shelley Mellon, Owner/Broker at RL Jones Insurance Services, serves as Vice Chair, Business on the ABEC Board of Directors.
- SPS+ Architects Partner — Scott Moellenberndt, Education Liaison at SPS+ Architects, serves as a Director on the ABEC Board.
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