Ford Next Generation Learning

Can you believe we’re already nearing the end of February? With the 28th right around the corner, the deadline for the Ford NGL SAE Engineering Scholarship is fast approaching. See details below.
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CTE is the Reason I am Where I am Today, and I am Forever Grateful. Cheryl Carrier, Executive Director, Ford Next Generation Learning

#CTE Month reminds us why #FordNGL exists. One powerful story, from our own Cheryl Carrier, shows how community connected learning can spark lifelong opportunity and real transformation. CTE is more than #career prep. It is a foundation. Get inspired here: fordngl.medium.com/cte-is-the-r...

A Reflection on the Power of Community. Get your weekend reading started with this: fordngl.com/rediscoverin...

How a Ford NGL Community using the model’s Community Connected approach fueled a measurable rise in student readiness. Review the DATA here: fordngl.com/how-a-ford-n...

Doing the work of community connected transformation? Ford NGL Circles connect Phase 4 and 5 leaders in role based, action focused learning communities. Authentic conversations and relevant learnings. Read more and get connected. fordngl.com/q4-2025-circ...

President of Ford NGL, has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as MI's member-at-large to the Education Commission of the States. Read more: fordngl.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=41x...

#EducationLeadership #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #WorkforceDevelopment #MichiganLeadership

Our final newsletter of the year is live, and it’s one of the strongest reflections of our network’s progress, purpose, and people. Get the scoop here: bit.ly/48uf02I

Fort Wayne Community Schools celebrates 'transformational act' that's preparing students for meaningful futures Fort Wayne Community Schools held its Schools of Success celebration Tuesday, bringing together more than 200 educators and business and community partners.

Fort Wayne Community Schools is proving the power of a community connected approach. Schools of Success links learning with real experiences so every student can see their future clearly. When schools and community partners show up together, students win. www.journalgazette.net/local/school...

Free webinar Oct 15! Ford NGL + NAF present Getting to Know KnoPro—real industry challenges (AI, Startups, Aerospace + more) turned into career-building opportunities for ALL students.

See how it works + preview Fall 2025 challenges. Prizes up to $500!

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Industry associations + workforce intermediaries = powerful connectors between schools & employers. Join Associations as the Bridge: Unlocking Partnerships that Last to learn the how-tos. Learn more and register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Education reform isn’t boring or impossible. It’s hard—and it takes courage. In 36 mins, we unpack the Ford NGL Community Connected Academy Model and how it changes the game for students, educators & communities. Listen in here: player.captivate.fm/episode/6bdb...

@cherylcarrier.bsky.social joins the Swimming Upstream podcast to share the power of the Ford NGL Community Connected Academy Model—a movement transforming education & communities nationwide. Don’t miss it on the 25th! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Our fall newsletter has dropped, and it’s filled with stories and updates to explore as the new season unfolds. Featuring highlights from across the network, this is one that you won't want to miss. Read here: fordngl.activehosted.com/social/2a79e...

Moved listening to Batesville, IN Sup on the @pltworg.bsky.social podcast. He captured it perfectly: “moving beyond four walls and into their zip code.” That’s what real career-connected learning looks like—students preparing for their futures while strengthening community ties.
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This school built high-end career and technical education training sites on campus to prepare students for local skilled jobs Across the country, the average age of manufacturing workers is increasing. In many other jobs the workforce is aging, too. Staffing their companies into the future is a major concern. More states are...

#FNGL community, Beloit, WI is raising the bar for career readiness—welding labs, construction classrooms & real-world training on campus. Get inspired here: hechingerreport.org/this-school-...

Thanks to the @hechingerreport.org for sharing the story + all the partners making it possible.

PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

Help bring “Future Ready: Innovations in Career-Connected Learning” to #SXSWEDU 2026! Cheryl Carrier of Ford NGL will explore how we can better bridge classrooms + careers alongside panel colleagues. Vote by 8/24 and join the conversation here:

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Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) shared our work to bring businesses and education together at the annual conference of TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives in Denton Texas this week! |... Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) shared our work to bring businesses and education together at the annual conference of TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives in Denton Texas this week! ...

Ford Next Generation Learning shared our work to bring businesses and education together at the annual conference of TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives in Denton, Texas, this week! Get the scoop & follow here: www.linkedin.com/posts/marc-e...

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Akron in Action: A Ford NGL Community Experience is already over 50% sold!

Only a month left to lock in the early bird rate, now’s the time to register and be part of this powerful experience. Don’t miss your chance to see transformation in action!

Learn more and register here: lnkd.in/gCk9uXyM

APS to roll out new career-readiness initiative at these three high schools Beginning next school year, all freshmen at three Albuquerque Public Schools will have their courses tailored to a potential career path they select as the district implements a new program

Next year, freshmen at three Albuquerque Public High Schools will begin in Career Academies—a powerful step toward student-centered, community-connected learning.

Read more here: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

#CareerAcademies #FordNGL #EducationThatWorks

Career Success Brings Former Academy Student Full Circle Engineer Helps Connect Student Learning to Real-World Opportunity

When students engage in real-world learning and are supported by mentors, they do more than succeed — they lead.

Alex's story, from Jeffersontown High to becoming an engineer & mentor, is proof of what happens when communities truly invest in young people.

Get inspired: medium.com/@fordngl/car...

Our latest newsletter highlights...

✅ A former academy student who returns as a mentor
✅ Second graders connecting learning to the real world
✅ Global leaders reimagining what's next
+ MORE

Read here: bit.ly/3YWAqjP

#FordNGL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureOfEducation

Registration is OPEN for Akron in Action: A Ford NGL Community Experience, Nov 12–14! Only 150 seats and over 40% gone! Hands-on site visits, insider strategies, real connections. Don’t miss out-secure your spot now: fordngl.com/akron-in-act...

Honored to be a guest at the Economic Forum of Albuquerque meeting this week! Dr. Blakey, Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools and Rodney Prunty, CEO of United Way of NCNM, shared the district’s vision for high school career academies.
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Cheers to the graduates across the #FordNGL network! 🎓
This isn’t just the end of a school year, it’s the beginning of a new journey, shaped by everything you've learned through powerful, community-connected experiences. We're proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do next. 💙

#academiesofshakopee | Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) One of the most powerful elements of the Ford NGL approach to the career academy model is the way it centers student voice. When students can clearly express WHY they chose their academy, it’s a sign ...

Students at #AcademiesofShakopee are sharing the why behind their academy choices, & their reflections are powerful. When education connects to real life, students engage with purpose. That’s what the Ford NGL approach is all about. Hear what they have to say here: www.linkedin.com/posts/fordng...

⏳ There's still time to register! Don’t miss this free session with Hans Meeder on how families and educators can support students in navigating life after high school. Join us Monday at 11:15 AM CST!

Great visit to Hopkins High School in Minnesota this week!
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Navigating the Future Together: 10 Career Exploration Questions and Tips for Families is a free, upcoming webinar with Hans Meeder. Learn how families can support career exploration—and win a copy of his new book.
Details + registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Schools are pushing career ed classes ‘for all,’ even kids heading to college Backers say the academy model engages students and prepares them for the future, but others worry it comes at a cost.

@hechingerreport.org pulled back the curtain on the power of Ford NGL community connected transformation. Get the scoop here: hechingerreport.org/schools-push...

YouTube video by Janell Carr Bunker Elementary I AM!

Muskegon Public Schools is now a Ford NGL community! 🎉 One elementary school created a video using “I AM” (Innovation Academies of Muskegon) to help young students understand community-connected learning. It’s a must-watch! 🎥 youtu.be/RfmNdqxoDSQ