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| As we kick off a new school year, I’m thrilled to share something we’ve been working on with educators and students in mind—the launch of our Agilities© Store! While our digital career literacy resources remain completely free, we’ve heard teachers’ requests for more tangible assets: large-format and color-printed materials that are classroom-ready—especially for those without easy access to printers. The store is our way of meeting that need, offering affordable merchandise designed to support learning and engagement. We’ve kept prices as low as possible to ensure accessibility for all. And the timing couldn’t be better—just in time for back-to-school season! I can’t wait for you to explore what’s available and see how these new resources can make a difference in your classrooms and communities. |
Agilities© Kids: Organizing
| In this month’s Agilities character highlight, meet one of our Agilities characters — Organizing! This skill helps you keep things neat, pay attention to details, and plan ahead. With strong Organizing skills, you’re good at keeping track of tasks. You might use Organizing to send invitations for a birthday party, keeping track of RSVPs and guest contacts. How can you practice Organizing? Watch the video for an overview of Organizing, how this Agility can help at school, home, or a future job, and how to practice using this Agility. |
Agilities for K-12: Lesson Plan Search Tool
Teachers: Agilities.org has a new tool to help you bring free career-building resources to your classroom!
With the new Agilities Lesson Plan Search Tool, you can quickly explore more than 90 free, ready-to-use lesson plans. You’ll find the right fit for your classroom by filtering by grade level, time for the activity, and standard system.
These lessons are designed to help your students explore their skills, build confidence, and connect classroom learning to future careers.
Explore it on Agilities.org today and give students the skills they need to confidently step into their future!
Episode 2 of Empowering Careers is out now!
In Episode 2 of the Empowering Careers podcast, host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight sits down with 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman for a heartfelt conversation about cultivating confidence in the classroom, the lasting influence of great educators, and embracing lifelong learning.
Missy reflects on lessons that shaped her career, including the pivotal advice: “everything you do — do it well.” From the smallest task to the most visible achievement, she shares how excellence and effort set the foundation for confidence and success. “It’s hard to look at our young people and not to feel hope for the future,” she reminds us.
This inspiring episode will leave you reflecting on the power of great teachers and aspiring to excellence in any career—listen now!
Talking culture on the Heliona Insight Podcast
Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Executive Director and COO of The DeBruce Foundation, recently joined host Ebrima Abraham Sisay on the Heliona Insight podcast for an episode titled “Quiet Quitting Starts at the Top: Why Leaders Own the Culture.” Together, they explore how leadership behavior sets the tone for workplace culture and why engaged teams begin with engaged leaders.
Dr. Taylor Knight shares both research and real-world wisdom from her career spanning education, nonprofit leadership, and executive strategy. The conversation highlights how employee disengagement often mirrors the clarity, care, and consistency modeled by leadership.
Culture can be a daily practice. Listen now!
Leadership opportunities for youth in your network
The DeBruce Career Corps is looking for new members—and you can help spread the word!
This youth advisory board is designed for high school students, college students, and young professionals who are ready to explore leadership opportunities. Career Corps members have helped shape career-exploration tools, test innovative ideas, and connect with inspiring professionals and peers—all while gaining valuable experience that builds confidence and skills for the future.
As one member shared: “I found my passion. It helped me figure out how I can use my skills and passions in a career!”
Please share this link with the young people in your network who might be ready to discover what’s possible with DeBruce Career Corps.
Empowering careers with durable skills
In a new post by Kathy Pease of Skillsline Learning, discover how Skillsline and The DeBruce Foundation are partnering to equip learners with skills like communication, self-awareness, and teamwork, all to fuel career success. With over 110 micro-lessons paired with the Agilities framework, this approach helps individuals not only develop skills but also discover the kind of work that excites them.
From women reentering the workforce to high school students planning their futures, this partnership is breaking down barriers to meaningful employment and sparking personal empowerment along the way.
Read the full story on our blog—see how durable skills and Agilities come together to build lasting impact!
Are you looking for resources to build career pathways in your classroom, curriculum, or organization? Register now to explore our career tools!
Virtual Agilities Tours:
September 2, September 16, September 30
Virtual Introduction to Agilities K-12 Resources for Educators:
September 10, October 8
In-Person Agilities Coach Training
September 23-24 (Hobart, IN)
October 6-7 (Kansas City, MO)
October 23-24 (Kansas City, MO)
View all upcoming opportunities.
Save the date for our annual Employment Empowerment event on November 6!
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