Knowledge Network: Best Practices in Postsecondary Success by Collaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices Resources, materials, everything we need to share and connect during and after our sessions. en-us 2024-10-25 04:30:06 UTC 2025-05-19 02:17:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2930599917/ce4245c54f2edbbcf8bf0a7385e478e9/PSC_Logo_3Circles.png How to Post nicolessavage https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3187675201 Title: Need or Opportunity

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]]> 2024-10-25 14:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3187675201 October Slidedeck DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3192669074 2024-10-29 14:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3192669074 Opportunity: Low Cost, Local, Flexible College Option for DC Students https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3193115197 Nikki Williams, Site Director

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Arizona State University (ASU Local DC)


]]> 2024-10-29 19:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3193115197 Opportunity: Modern Youth Apprenticeship with CareerWise DC (a CityWorks DC program) https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3193137808 CareerWise DC is a two or three-year, modern youth apprenticeship program for DC public high school seniors and recent graduates that prepares them for competitive, high-wage careers in occupations such as business operations, information technology, healthcare, and finance.


Contact: Aurora Steinle, Chief of Staff

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]]> 2024-10-29 20:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3193137808 UDC Workforce Programs DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196732555 UDC's Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning (WDLL) programs are free to DC residents and provide career credential programs in 5 areas: Construction, Early Childhood, Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism & Information Technology.

]]> 2024-10-31 20:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196732555 Career Coach DC DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196742509 A DC-specific opportunity-searching resource for guiding young people toward postsecondary opportunities (across all six pathways) aligned to their career interest areas.

]]> 2024-10-31 20:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196742509 WIC Career Pathway Maps DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196744678 This tool uses updated labor market data to show key information about various high-demand DC industries: including wage, career advancement opportunity, and required education. Great tool for counselors or other types of advisors.

]]> 2024-10-31 20:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196744678 Career Pathway Worksheet: CareerWise DC Youth Apprenticeship DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196748794 2024-10-31 20:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3196748794 Employability Skills Framework (US Dept. of Ed/Perkins) DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3254716300 A Crucial Component of College and Career Readiness Individuals require many skills to be college and career ready, including academic knowledge, technical expertise, and a set of general, cross-cutting abilities called “employability skills.”

]]> 2024-12-10 21:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3254716300 Employability Skills Framework (US Dept. of Ed/Perkins) - in Spanish DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3254716458 Competencias para la empleabilidad: un componente crucial de la preparación para la universidad y la vida profesional Las personas deben contar con muchas habilidades para estar preparadas para la universidad y la vida profesional. Entre ellas, se incluyen el conocimiento académico, la experiencia técnica y un conjunto de habilidades generales y transversales llamadas “competencias para la empleabilidad”.

]]> 2024-12-10 21:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3254716458 HolderRISE Internship Program DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3254725393 HolderRISE is a Holder Construction limited internship program geared towards those who are 16-17 to work on one of our many jobsites here in Northern VA. Accepted students will have the opportunity to shadow different field leadership on our jobsites and will be paid $16/HR (1st Year); $17 (2nd Year / Returning Interns).

]]> 2024-12-10 21:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3254725393 Google STAR Construction Training Program DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3255896415 2024-12-11 15:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3255896415 American Experience Foundation (Destination DC) - More Information DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3255978403 The American Experience Foundation (partner organization to Destination DC) partners with DC educational organizations to cultivate the next generation of hospitality industry professionals and leaders. Brittany Anderson & Lisa Hamilton joined us as panelists at our 12/10 Knowledge Network.

Reach out for more information: Brittany@americanexperiencefoundation.org or lisa@americanexperiencefoundation.org.

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]]> 2025-02-25 19:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3342529388 HBCU Student Guide nicolessavage https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3342533938 2025-02-25 19:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3342533938 DC Student Enrollment in HBCUs, as of fall 2020 DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3342922924 In the fall of 2020, looking at federal data, an estimated 31% of DC alumni attended HBCUs (thanks Chelsea Coffin, from the DC Policy Center, for adding to our discussion!) https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications/where-did-dc-former-students-attend-postsecondary-fall-2020/


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]]> 2025-05-19 01:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456257284 CareerCoach DC DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456262585 Career Coach DC is a great student-and educator-facing tool you search jobs, interest areas, and education/training programs. It uses current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training, so it's a very relevant tool.

]]> 2025-05-19 01:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456262585 uAspire's College Cost Calculator DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456265275 This tool is one of the best ways to compare the actual costs of college by comparing financial aid letters. Great for sitting down with students as they receive their letters to have realistic (sometimes hard) conversations about cost.

]]> 2025-05-19 01:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456265275 DCPS Career Search Hub DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456273270 DCPS's Career Search Hub is a fantastic tool for graduating students who are "career-direct"- meaning heading directly into the workforce, career education/training programs, apprenticeships, and/or the military. Students can search by industry and other areas.

]]> 2025-05-19 01:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456273270 Network Post-Survey! Open 5/13-5/30 DCPostsecCollaborative https://padlet.com/DCPostsecCollaborative/KNbestpractices/wish/3456333304 All who have participated in at least 1+ session in this Knowledge Network: please complete the post-survey by 5/30/25 to reflect on your learnings and so we can ensure next year's Collaborative structures continue to meet the needs of our participants!

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