Rethinking How We Prepare Young People for Work Starts Here.

Across the country, employers struggle to find prepared talent while young people struggle to connect education to meaningful careers.

In the opening chapter of Make School Work, you’ll explore why traditional approaches to work-based learning often fall short—and what it actually takes to build programs that are scalable, sustainable, and rooted in real outcomes.

When you sign up for the Make School Work newsletter, you’ll receive:

• The full introduction and first chapter

• Insight into the youth employment crisis and its root causes

• A clearer understanding of why high-quality work-based learning requires intentional design—not just participation

You’ll also receive thoughtful updates, resources, and invitations connected to the ongoing Make School Work conversation.

If you believe young people deserve clearer pathways to meaningful careers (and employers deserve stronger talent pipelines) this chapter is your starting point.

Download the first chapter and join the movement to make school work.