The DeBruce Foundation

Congratulations to Kristie Larson, Strategic Relationship Manager at The DeBruce Foundation, who was recently re-elected as Vice Chair of The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmhZR-za #ExpandingPathways

In this month's blog, we share how you can use our Employment Empowerment research, paired with our resources, to guide your next steps in the new year! Whether you are a career seeker searching for a new opportunity, an educator working to empower the next generation of students, or an organizational leader looking to strengthen your team, The DeBruce Foundation has resources to help you build empowered careers next year. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gsjkV_fF #ExpandingPathways #EmploymentEmpowerment #Agilities

We are excited to announce that the Agile Work Profiler© (AWP), our signature tool, has reached 100,000 completions in 2024! Since its launch in 2019, the AWP has been completed more than 275,000 times. From students who are beginning their college or workforce journeys to adults making career changes, the AWP has been pivotal in helping so many individuals learn more about themselves and expand their career pathways! Read more about this accomplishment and the Agile Work Profiler here: https://lnkd.in/ghszHx5d #Agilities #ExpandingPathways

Congratulations to Craig Moore II, Partnership and Special Projects Manager at The DeBruce Foundation, who was selected for Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce's Partner of the Year Award! Craig was honored at Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Awards Dinner on December 13th! #ExpandingPathways

At the 2024 STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice Convening, we took the main stage to discuss Career Literacy and its impact on future STEM pathways. Led by Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, our Access in Action panel featured industry and education leaders: Christina Chandler of JE Dunn Construction, Dan Denniston from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, and DeBruce Career Corps member Annalia Escalante. The panel fostered conversations about overcoming barriers and expanding career opportunities in STEM for all. Learn more about how #Agilities integrate into STEM ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/gYEHNXPH #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy #EmploymentEmpowerment

The DeBruce Foundation is hiring! We are seeking a driven, visionary, and collaborative activator to serve as The Foundation’s Senior Director of Partnership Experience. This individual will: - lead the Foundation’s work in bringing tools, training, and resources to partner organizations, seeking greater impact through widespread adoption. - craft the partner acquisition strategy, lead partner outreach and acquisition, contribute to content development that supports successful adoption and implementation, manage and prioritize team capacity, and coordinate with the Foundation team to ensure impeccable partner experience. - report directly to the Executive Director & COO. Access the full job description and additional information here: https://lnkd.in/eBfWqdD3 #ExpandingPathways #KansasCity #Hiring #Agilities

In a recent feature, HirePaths says "Agilities.org is a great resource designed to help people explore how their skills align with different careers and broaden their career options. Parents and teachers can also use it to inspire young career-seekers." Also included are testimonials from students who have used #Agilities in their career exploration. From excelling in interviews to uncovering new opportunities, Agilities empower students to identify and communicate their strengths at every stage of their journey.  Read the HirePaths blog here: https://lnkd.in/gnZbgnwP #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy #EmploymentEmpowerment

Are you looking for resources to build career pathways in your classroom, curriculum, or organization? Register now to explore our career tools and join us in expanding career opportunities! 12/11: Introduction to Agilities K-12 Resources for Educators 12/17: Agilities Tour View all upcoming opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ghENdKD4 #Agilities #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy #EmploymentEmpowerment

This fall, award-winning science communicator @MaynardOkereke, the Hip Hop Science M.D., joined The DeBruce Foundation's Rebecca, Kristie, Cindy, and #Agilities Coach @TimAnderson to engage KC Metro students in the wonders of scientific curiosity at Science City of @UnionStationKC. Students made the most of their own Agilities in Okereke’s fascinating world of Hip Hop Science.  If you want to strengthen your educational event with Agilities, head here for more information: https://lnkd.in/ghENdKD4 #Agilities #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy #EmploymentEmpowerment

The DeBruce Foundation’s event celebrated innovation and collaboration.