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REACH Pathways Joins the AI Career & Workforce Coalition to Expand Access to High-Quality Careers
At REACH Pathways, we believe one thing deeply: Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. That is why we are proud to share that REACH Pathways is a contributor to the AI Career & Workforce Coalition and an active member of its working group. This coalition brings together leaders across education, workforce, and technology to ensure that AI strengthens access to opportunity rather than widens existing gaps. For REACH, this is not symbolic. It is mission-critical. Why This M
Mar 24


We're Celebrating Summer 2025 Wins
Last month was a milestone in our journey. In a moment of celebration and purpose, I had the privilege of ringing the Nasdaq closing bell...
Sep 17, 2025
REACH Pathways and Fellow Winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards to Ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeffery Beckham Jr. jbeckham@reachpathways.com Celebrating Innovation in the Chicago Region Chicago,...
Jul 31, 2025


What We Heard Across the AI and Future of Work Event Series So Far
Lessons from Leaders, Builders, and Bold Thinkers 🔑 Key Themes and Lessons Learned 1. The Old Models Are Cracking. And That’s an...
Jun 25, 2025


Leading the Moment: Building Youth Readiness in the AI Era
We’re at a turning point. As AI reshapes the workforce, over half of entry-level jobs are at risk, and the youth we serve face growing...
May 19, 2025


REACH Pathways™ Closes $1.99 Million Investment Round to Transform College and Career Access for Under-Resourced Learners
Backed by Mission-Driven Investors, REACH Expands Access to Job-Ready Talent for Employers and Colleges Chicago, IL — March 20, 2025 –...
Mar 31, 2025


2025 Women Leading in AI
REACH Pathways President and Co-CEO, Brooke McKean, is honored as a leader in AI by the ASU+GSV AI Show! As shared by the AI show team,...
Mar 24, 2025


Yahoo! Finance Features REACH!
REACH Pathways was featured on Yahoo! Finance. Listen here: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/nonprofit-using-ai-jump-start-110008106.html...
Mar 17, 2025


All-Edtech Awards Kicks Off A Spring of Speaking Engagements
The REACH Pathways team has 13 pitches, panels, and other speaking engagements this spring! February ended with the 2025 Midwest All-Tech...
Mar 10, 2025


REACH Contributes to AI Research on Career Navigation
President and Co-CEO of REACH Pathways, Brooke McKean, and Head of Product, Kenneth Woodard, interviewed with the Christensen Institute...
Jan 29, 2025


REACH Highlighted in Forbes
We're thrilled to share that REACH Pathways' innovative structure and platform was highlighted in Forbes . Many thanks to Anne Field for...
Jan 15, 2025


REACH Pathways Named Winner of 23rd Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2024 Chicago, IL— REACH Pathways™, based in Chicago, IL, has been named one of the winners of the...
Nov 15, 2024


Vote for Us - A Month of Honors
We're a Black Ambition Finalist and Chicago Innovation Top 100 ! September has been a month full of honors and wins to celebrate. 🎉our...
Oct 7, 2024


From Rural 'Merica to a C-Suite Leader
By Brooke McKean, President and Co-CEO of REACH Pathways As an introvert, I don’t like being the center of attention. It makes me so...
Jun 5, 2024


REACH Pathways Origin Story
By Jeff and Brooke, Co-CEO’s of REACH Pathways At REACH, we are on a mission to transform trajectories, taking students from merely...
Jun 5, 2024
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