How early should we begin career development in a child’s life? It’s earlier than you might think. Heidi shares how Strive-Together is helping communities nationwide align around seven key educational milestones—from kindergarten readiness to career entry. Discover how data becomes a flashlight, not a hammer, and why systems thinking, equity, and authentic collaboration are essential for sustainable change.

Voices of Excellence and Resources for Episode 59:

Heidi Black, Vice President of Training | LinkedIn

• StriveTogether and the Training Hub
• Transcript and Show Notes (PDF)
• Work Ready Communities at ACT
• ACT Workforce Solutions