From School
to Skills
to Success

What if the most valuable skills in today’s economy aren’t the ones being taught in school?

America Succeeds is a national nonprofit that works at the intersection of education and workforce development to advance economic mobility.

By providing cutting-edge research, strategic advocacy, cross-industry partnerships, and the Pathsmith® framework and suite of tools, America Succeeds bridges the gap between education and industry leaders to ensure that every learner and earner can contribute to their local community and compete in the global workforce. 

Our employer-informed, research-backed insights and suite of tools are shaping the future of education and the workforce of tomorrow, today. 

America Succeeds Initiatives

Research & Advocacy

Solutions-oriented research and advocacy are at the heart of America Succeeds’ mission. We analyze real-world data, gather employer insights, and collaborate with national partners to understand what learners and earners truly need to succeed. Through initiatives like our Research Practice Collaborative, we turn that knowledge into actionable tools, policies, and solutions that help individuals build, demonstrate, and validate the durable skills needed for economic mobility and lifelong success.

Pathsmith® Suite of Tools

The Pathsmith® suite of tools was created by America Succeeds to future-proof learners and earners with the skills needed for economic mobility in a rapidly changing world. Built on original research and employer demand, the Pathsmith® suite supports the delivery, development, and demonstration of durable skills from early childhood through early career, powering curriculum, assessments, professional development, skills-based hiring, professional upskilling, and Portraits of a Graduate.

We envision a future where every learner and earner is prepared to succeed as a contributor to their local community and as a competitor in the global workforce. 

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