Join us for our bi-monthly roundtable! This month, we'll be joined by the DC Department of Environment and Energy. They will share out about green jobs, the DC and national green labor market, and what types of employment and career pipelines we can create for our young people to join this fast-growing industry. We'll end our roundtable by debriefing our 2025 Summit and talking through what comes next.

On Friday, March 21st, 2025, we saw over 230 professionals in K12, higher and adult ed, nonprofit, workforce development, research/policy, philanthropy, and local government come together at Trinity Washington University and commit to improving early career outcomes for DC youth and residents. We are so grateful to all that attended, presented, tabled, and connected.

Learn more about our second annual Summit’s purpose, goals, outcomes and resources here!

In this first session, you'll explore the historical intersections of race, education, and urban change in Washington, DC. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own observations, discuss parallels to the history that is shared, and reflect on the lasting impact of these urban shifts. Whether you're a lifelong or new resident, educator, or history enthusiast, you’ll have the space to connect the past with the present and deepen your understanding of DC's evolving education landscape.

Find resources shared via the meeting deck.

This month's session will focus on strategies to support youth experiencing homelessness and those impacted by the justice system in their postsecondary transitions. Participants will explore barriers these students face, learn best practices for providing targeted support, and gain access to resources. The session will emphasize asset-based approaches and practical tools to help these youth navigate education and career pathways.

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HBCUs: Where Education Meets Culture

Our February session will explore strategies to improve access to and success in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for students in DC. We will examine common barriers, key supports, and best practices for guiding students. Topics including financial aid, persistence, and community resources.

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Our January Roundtable will be focused on highlighting all the college, career, and postsecondary resources and programs offered through DC government. We will be joined by representatives from District agencies who will both share out about their services and answer your questions.

Find resources and materials shared in the Member Toolkit.

This month's Supporting Special Populations Knowledge Network will focus on considerations, resources, and tools for young people navigating disabilities and the postsecondary transition. Perfect for those who work with young people with IEPs, special needs, or for those who want to learn more about how to support this population.

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This month's Best Practices in Postsecondary Success Knowledge Network will focus on the importance of developing and maintaining partnerships with industry leaders. Hear from education and industry experts and on their best practices and helpful tools. Perfect for education and workforce leaders that advise students and residents on their career journeys.

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This month, we'll be joined by the Education Opportunity Center to discuss FAFSA best practices. We'll go through the FAFSA changes, specific student scenarios, and how to navigate them.

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This month's Supporting Special Populations with Postsecondary Success Knowledge Network will focus on assisting undocumented students in their post-high school plans.

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This month's Best Practices in Postsecondary Success will focus on collectively building a framework for student success through the six postsecondary pathways.

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We will be joined by DC Policy Center, who will share out the results of their Career Assets Survey. We'll also be talking about the launch of our first knowledge networks in October. You don't want to miss this!

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We will be joined by Dr. Antoinette Mitchell, Interim State Superintendent of Education, who will share out about the new DC-wide Graduate Profile. DC Policy Center will also provide brief updates on its early career outcomes research.

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During our June Roundtable, we lifted up the problems of practice we'd like to solve and the learning communities we'd like to join.

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