AMERICAN FORK, Utah/PRNewswire/ — yourscience ®The leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, announces a partnership with Portland Public Schools (PPS), Oregon's largest school district. This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing PPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway programs, beginning with Benson Polytechnic High School and Leodis V. McDaniel High School. Through this partnership, PPS reaffirms its dedication to preparing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in an increasingly dynamic workforce.
Portland Public Schools serve more than 44,000 students in 81 schools, making it one of the largest districts in the Pacific Northwest. The introduction of YouScience into PPS signifies a fundamental shift toward data-driven education that not only improves student outcomes but also helps the district address workforce development needs in Oregon's largest urban area. .
By integrating the YouScience skills-based tool, yourscience ® Aptitude and professional discoveryIn its CTE programs, PPS aims to provide students with personalized information about their natural talents and abilities. Unlike traditional interest-based platforms, YouScience leverages proven science to align students' aptitudes (or natural abilities) with in-demand career paths. These insights enable students to make informed decisions about their educational and career paths while supporting the district's vision of fostering a future-ready workforce.
“The partnership between Portland Public Schools and YouScience is a transformative step in aligning education with the needs of both students and the workforce,” said Chris Brida, Director of Career and Technical Education at PPS. “By leveraging YouScience's innovative tools, we can empower every student in our district to discover their unique strengths and connect with meaningful career paths. By bringing together industry insights, educational excellence and student potential, we are building bridges from the classroom to the careers of tomorrow.”
YouScience has already demonstrated its impact in other Oregon CTE programs, such as the program at Henley High School in Klamath Falls. There, YouScience has been instrumental in connecting students to career opportunities in the health sciences and addressing critical workforce shortages, like those at Sky Lakes Medical Center. YouScience is used in more than 100 middle and high schools across Oregon.
“Partnering with Portland Public Schools is an important step for YouScience and our mission to close the skills gap in all parts of the United States,” said Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. “By empowering students with insights into their natural abilities, we help them discover and pursue career paths that align with their unique talents and industry needs. “This collaboration exemplifies how combining education and workforce development can create a better future for students and the communities they serve.”
For more information about YouScience, visit: www.youscience.com
About YouScience®
yourscience® is the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills and exposure gap crisis for students and employers. Its end-to-end platform, YouScience® Brightpath, connects education with career applications designed to help students unlock their potential for future paths. YouScience leverages proven research, artificial intelligence, and industry input to help people identify their aptitudes, validate their skills and knowledge, and connect to real-world educational and career paths in high-demand occupations. YouScience is the preferred choice for individuals, parents, educators and counselors to guide and support educational and career paths, currently serving more than 11,500 educational institutions and millions of users nationwide.
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