Partnership for Learning

10/02/2026

Washington employers regularly report the need for skilled talent. When structured in alignment with business needs, internships can help with early talent pipelines. High-ROI internships come in many forms, from short externships and project-based roles to cohort models and apprenticeship-style pathways. The most effective programs align structure to strategy, like capacity gaps, hiring needs, or brand-building goals.

There’s no one-size-fits-all, but you can find the right fit for your business.

📘 Download the Early Talent Advantage Playbook, featuring three successful Washington employers, to explore models that deliver real ROI.

https://bit.ly/InternshipROIWebinar

09/04/2026

Washington employers are exploring early talent strategies to strengthen their workforce pipelines. This roadmap—shaped by business and sector leaders—highlights key planning and decision points for launching and growing early talent programs. Share with a colleague who is thinking about engaging the next generation workforce. See the roadmap: https://bit.ly/RoadmapToROI

Roadmap to ROI: A Guide for Employers Exploring Early Talent Employers play a critical role in building strong talent pipelines and expanding opportunity for young people. The Roadmap to ROI infographic—developed with insights from employers and industry leaders—outlines key planning and decisio...

08/26/2026

Student voice matters.

From leadership programs to student-led STEM events, Lakeside students are actively shaping their school experience and building skills for the future. Check out our interview with him https://bit.ly/QA-Principal-of-the-Year

08/19/2026

Jefferson Healthcare is building a workforce pipeline starting in the classroom. Students from Jefferson County explore, prepare for, and launch into healthcare careers—thanks to a partnership between the hospital, local schools, and Olympic College.

📚🏥 From job shadows to CPR training to industry-aligned credentials, students are gaining the skills and support they need to succeed. bit.ly/JeffersonHealthcare_Spotlight

08/11/2026

🎓 What does it really mean to be a first-generation student?

Ready WA Storyteller Carina shares what she’s learned about navigating college as the first in her family to pursue higher education — and the resources that can make the journey easier.

💙You don’t have to figure it out alone!

Read her story: https://bit.ly/Carina-First-Gen-Student

08/05/2026

Ready WA Storyteller Nahomi shares how growing up in a small rural town shaped his beliefs about school, ambition, and higher education — and how he learned to challenge those limits.

Being “the only one in the room” can feel isolating. But it can also be the start of something powerful. 💙

Read his story and be inspired to rethink what’s possible. 📚✨ https://bit.ly/Nahomi-Only-One-in-the-Room

07/18/2026

Sara is ready to make an impact 👏👏

This Washington State honoree is going to the University of Washington to learn the STEM skills to make people’s lives better. We can’t wait to see what Sara accomplishes!

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07/16/2026

👏👏👏 Let’s give it up for Hannah who wants to study neuroscience at University of Oregon to support children.

Hannah is one of this year’s Washington State honorees! 💫📚

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07/14/2026

Putting community first! ✨

2026 Washington State honoree Brady wants to use STEM to give back to his community. We can’t wait to see all he accomplishes at Yale! 🎉

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07/12/2026

Sometimes the biggest problems need an active listener. honoree Diana is headed to Bellevue College to pursue a degree in psychology. Her goal? Become the person her clients can rely on! Boeing in Washington