Pathways to Progress: An Evening Supporting ConnectED

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Pathways to Progress 2025 is a wrap! This sold out event brought together luminaries from multiple cutting edge industries and the fields of non-profit work and education. We were so thrilled to have a chance to celebrate the work of our Pathway Trailblazers and honored to receive support for the work we do. Thank-you!

See photos and learn more about the event below!

“We are not only honoring trailblazers, but we are blazing a trail.” – Marques McCammon, President of Karma Automotive

“You can see possibility in the eyes of a young person and choose to believe in it and imagine what they can do…become.” – Dr. Kenneth Washington, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Medtronic

“We need this type of collaboration. We need people in communities to come together to build ecosystems of innovation in America starting with K-16 to show what our young people can do in urban settings” – Michael Matsuda, Superintendent, Anaheim Union High School District

“Life can be hard especially if you don’t have a path or a vision and that is what my high school pathway gave me.” – Dan Robles, ConnectED Pathway Alumni

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Join us for an evening of fun, food, networking opportunities, inspiring student testimonials, and insights into the transformative work being done by ConnectED, Karma Automotive, and industry partners to develop career pathways in automotive, engineering, and advanced manufacturing. 

 

Pathway Trailblazer Awards

Karma and ConnectED are honored to recognize three outstanding industry leaders with the Pathway Trailblazer Award for their exceptional contributions to their fields and their dedication to empowering young people. 

• Michael Matsuda – Superintendent, Anaheim Union High School District
• Sandra Douglass Morgan – President, Las Vegas Raiders
• Dr. Kenneth Washington – Senior Vice President & Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Medtronic

The Pathway Trailblazer Award recognizes leaders who have broken new ground in their fields while paving the way for future generations.

“ConnectED helps connect the world of work and business with the world of K-12 education.” – Michael Matsuda

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About ConnectED

ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career is an education nonprofit partnering with school districts and community partners to transform the educational experience for students.  ConnectED’s mission is to expand education and economic opportunities for students and ignite their motivation, engagement, and passion for learning. ConnectED works with district leaders, industry and community to combine academic learning with hands-on experiences creating innovative and family sustaining  pathways for the next generation.   

To learn more about ConnectED, see the 2023-2024 Annual Report  

Ana’s Story is a reminder of the difference this work can make in a student’s life every day.

Our Day at Work videos help students see the range of opportunities before them so they can begin to envision a role in the community.

 

Sponsors

Title/Host Sponsor

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Community Champion

McKinnon Family Foundation

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Pathway Implementer

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Table Sponsor

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Pathways to Progress Committee

Marques McCammon	Ash Vasudeva	Alexa Harnett
Jeff Fisher	Sri Ananda	Ben Frech
Gary Hoachlander	Mary Adams	Rob Atterbury
Michele Hirch	Daphannie Stephens	Joseph Hendry
JD Hoye	Bailey Hall	Alfredo Varela

 

For More Information

Please contact Mary Adams, Executive Assistant to the President, ConnectED

(510) 401-9207 madams@connectednational.org