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We’re officially counting down the days to National Career Development Month! I’m excited for all the ways The Foundation will celebrate Career Literacy—sharing free tools, fresh ideas, and inspiring stories that help expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity for everyone.
From the moment young people begin imagining their futures, we have an opportunity to help them explore their interests, build Career Literacy, and connect what they’re learning to the world of work. These conversations and career-connected learning experiences continue to shape them in the classrooms.
That’s why I’m thrilled to invite educators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about preparing students for the future to join us on November 6 for our event, Employment Empowerment for K–12: From Classroom to Career. You’ll see our K–12 Classroom Resources in action and hear my conversation with education expert and bestselling author Dr. Brad Johnson. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Be sure to register here.
And if you’re eager to see how far we’ve come this year, don’t miss our new Mission Momentum report, highlighting the progress and partnerships fueling our shared vision of economic opportunity for all.
Explore The Foundation’s Mission Momentum
Click, explore, and interact with Mission Momentum—The DeBruce Foundation’s new dashboard showcasing our nationwide impact through engaging data and design.
This interactive page lets you discover how our tools like the Agile Work Profiler©, Career Explorer Tools©, and Agilities© are being used across the U.S. through clickable maps, charts, and links.
“Interactivity has close ties to human connection…” shared Christopher Laubenthal, Data Design Manager. “Unlike a static infographic, this dashboard invites people to click, hover, and discover. We hope people explore partners, cities, and tools; everything we’ve built in recent years is represented here.” Explore the data!
Agilities© Kids: Serving and Caring
Meet the Agility called Serving and Caring! This skill is all about building strong friendships and helping others. People with the Serving and Caring Agility are great at empathizing, understanding, and being supportive. They might volunteer to clean up after activities or help a friend learn something new. How can you practice Serving and Caring?
Watch the video for an overview of Serving and Caring, how this Agility can help at school, home, or a future job, and how to practice using this Agility.
Episode 4 of Empowering Careers is out now
In Episode 4 of the Empowering Careers podcast, host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is joined by Nitzan Pelman, CEO and Founder of Climb Together.
Nitzan shares how the power of networks has shaped her journey from early challenges in school to discovering her strengths as a leader and entrepreneur. Drawing from her personal experiences and her work at Climb Together, she offers insights on how relationships and social capital can expand opportunities for every job seeker.
This episode explores the importance of building authentic connections, nurturing your network, and unlocking new pathways to career success. You’ll come away inspired to strengthen your own network—and help others do the same. Listen now!
Featured in The Magazine from UnitedWE
“With the right tools, mindset, and support, you can move forward with purpose – no matter where you start.”
In the latest issue of The Magazine from UnitedWE, Jennifer Alvarez of The Debruce Foundation shares her journey navigating a nontraditional career path.
Her story highlights that every path holds value and teaches us the importance of mentorship and community in career growth. Jennifer reflects on the role of resilience and career confidence, reminding us that success is not a straight line, but a series of steps shaped by persistence, support, and a willingness to embrace change.
Read more of her story and learn more about tools to navigate changing careers.
SOCI Empowering Families Breakfast
The DeBruce Foundation was honored to host the Systems of Care Initiative’s annual Empowering Families breakfast.
Kristie Larson, Strategic Relationship Manager, and her daughter, Ellie, shared how Agilities resources can help children build confidence and recognize their unique strengths from an early age.
SOCI believes early education is essential infrastructure; through partnerships with early education leaders and high-impact early learning centers, they’re creating systems that nurture, sustain, and uplift communities. Through The DeBruce Foundation’s Agilities framework, children of all ages can build Career Literacy for a brighter future.
Learn more about partnering with us to advance your organization’s mission.
Celebrate National Career Development Month
November is National Career Development Month — or as we like to call it at The DeBruce Foundation, the best time of the year!
Whether you’re a student exploring possibilities, an educator or parent guiding the next generation, or a professional looking to grow, this month is all about building empowered careers, and we’ve got the free, research-backed tools to help.
Our latest blog, 5 Ways to Celebrate National Career Development Month, is packed with inspiration and practical ideas to grow your career or help others do the same. Career development is something worth celebrating and every step brings you closer to success.
Read the full blog to explore all five ways to grow this month and beyond.
Are you looking for resources to build career pathways in your classroom, curriculum, or organization? Register now to explore our career tools!
Employment Empowerment for K-12: From Classroom to Career – Virtual Event
November 6
Virtual Agilities Tours:
October 28, November 11, November 25
Virtual Introduction to Agilities K-12 Resources for Educators:
November 12
In-Person Agilities Coach Training
November 3-4 (Fort Wayne, IN)
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