Partnering with K-12 Education

Help Students Discover Their Future Possibilities

Building bright futures starts earlier than many people realize. Students begin developing skills and interests long before they enter the workforce, and helping them recognize those qualities at an early age can better equip them to explore future possibilities with confidence.

The DeBruce Foundation partners with K-12 schools, districts, and education organizations to provide resources and experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students. From helping younger students build awareness of their skills and interests to supporting older students as they connect those skills to career pathways, our tools help students develop the self-knowledge and career literacy needed to navigate an ever-changing world of work.

Together, we can help students discover who they are, explore what is possible, and build a brighter future.

Let’s explore how we can work together.

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How We Partner with K-12 Education

School Districts across the country are implementing Agilities^TM to help students discover and articulate their skills and interests. Through more than 90 free resources, lessons, and career exploration activities, educators are helping students build career literacy and develop a deeper understanding of how they work, learn, and contribute. By building a common language around skills and interests, students gain the confidence to explore future possibilities, make informed decisions, and navigate career transitions across a lifetime.

More than 1,600 school districts across all 50 states have used The DeBruce Foundation’s K-12 resources to help students discover their skills and interests, explore career possibilities, and build career literacy. By providing educators with free tools, lessons, and professional development, we help schools create meaningful connections between classroom learning and future opportunities.

Join the growing community of educators and school systems using Agilities to help students become informed career decision-makers and build bright futures.

In addition to K-12 schools, we also support organizations within the K-12 system like:

Uncharted Learning is a nonprofit educational organization that partners with schools and communities to help students build future-ready skills through entrepreneurship, real-world learning, and meaningful local connections. Serving more than 400 school systems nationwide, Uncharted Learning has integrated Agilities into its curriculum. This fall, Agilities will be embedded into two additional national curricula, expanding access for students across the country. The DeBruce Foundation also partners with Uncharted Learning through educator training and implementation support, helping schools connect classroom experiences to future opportunities.

Jobs For America’s Graduates (JAG National) serves students nationwide who face significant barriers to success through elective, credit-bearing programs focused on career readiness, life skills, and successful transitions beyond high school. JAG supports students in middle schools, high schools, and out-of-school programs by providing career preparation, hands-on experiences, and post-graduation support. The DeBruce Foundation is partnering with JAG to map Agilities to national competencies. This collaboration will help JAG Specialists strengthen career exploration and equip students with a common language for understanding their skills and interests as they navigate education, employment, and life pathways.

Show Me Careers, Educator Experience is a statewide professional development program hosted and coordinated by the Missouri Chamber providing educators, counselors, and administrators with firsthand exposure to career pathways through immersive experiences with employers across Missouri. The DeBruce Foundation supports the program through Agilities© resources, training, and implementation support, helping educators connect workforce experiences to classroom learning and strengthen career-connected learning opportunities for students across the state.

State of Indiana, including the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Education, partners with The DeBruce Foundation to advance career navigation for students across the state, in response to legislation passed in 2023 (HB 1002). Through this collaboration, Agilities resources and the Agile Work Profiler^TM (AWP) have been implemented in approximately 90% of Indiana school districts, helping students better understand their strengths, interests, and future opportunities. Nearly 500 educators, counselors, and career coaches have been trained to use Agilities as part of career exploration and readiness efforts, creating a statewide network of practitioners equipped to support student success.

Building on this momentum, The DeBruce Foundation continues to invest in Indiana through educator training, resource development, and strategic partnerships that strengthen career navigation systems and expand access to career literacy tools for students and educators.

The DeBruce Foundation’s middle and high school Agilities resources are aligned to Indiana’s Preparing for College and Careers (PCC) standards and employability skills standards. Indiana school districts also utilize the Indiana Career Explorer (INCE), which includes the Agile Work Profiler as part of three key assessments. Together, these efforts help educators equip students with the career literacy needed to prepare for bright futures.