White Paper
November 20, 2025

Why Career Readiness and Development Matters

Closing the Gap Between Graduate Preparation and Employer Expectations

American high school graduates face a critical career readiness crisis. Recent research reveals that 72% of high school graduates report feeling only moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for life after graduation. This article digs into the importance of delivering both College and Career Readiness (CCR) in partnership with specialized Career Readiness and Development to learners.

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Ryan Hagedorn
Ryan Hagedorn is Chief Executive Officer of Pathful, where he combines his passion for education with innovative approaches to expand learning opportunities. Through empowering Pathfinders and educators, he works to make quality education more accessible and effective for all.
White Paper

Why Career Readiness and Development Matters

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Closing the Gap Between Graduate Preparation and Employer Expectations
Ryan Hagedorn
November 20, 2025
Blog

Are Today's Students Really Less Prepared for Work?

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If you've been following workplace conversations lately, you've probably heard the refrain: "New graduates just aren't ready for the real world anymore."
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Ryan Hagedorn
November 14, 2025
Press Release

Pathful Appoints Ryan Schwartzberg as Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Growth

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Veteran EdTech leader with deep career readiness expertise joins to drive market expansion and customer success
Lindsay Hallam
November 11, 2025

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