Readyct INC

During its 2024-25 program year, readyct significantly advanced economic mobility for connecticut students by bridging the gap between k-12 education and the workforce. The organization provided over 2,900 students with work-based learning (wbl) experiences and delivered career-readiness training to 1,500+ participants. Readyct's deep industry integration was supported by 250+ employer partners, facilitating high-quality, paid internships for 520 students, including nearly 200 interns through the g.r.I.t. And first responders youth academy (frya) summer programs. As a leader in stem learning, readyct scaled its robotics programming to support 306 teams (including 16 rookie teams across 8 alliance districts), established 2 new practice hubs, and celebrated competition wins for 30 schools. Additional impact included 4,500+ students engaging with manufacturers via the manufacturing roadshow series, 200+ seniors completing the student 5.0 program, and 550 students participating in the lt. Governor's computing challenge. Collectively, these initiatives continue to build the talent-ready pipeline to the benefit of students and employers alike.

For the 2024-25 program year, readyct focused on advancing policies that help build the teaching workforce through robust participation on a standards board designed to modernize the credentialing process (including removing barriers to the profession) for connecticut public school teachers, together with some focus on in-service educators. Readyct also maintained a presence on the high school graduation requirements working group, established to ensure graduation requirements are positioning students for postsecondary success. Readyct also worked with its affiliate, cbia, to keep state legislators informed on issues that can impact the education-employer alliance.

Readyct raises public awareness through targeted events (e.g., the annual business & community partner breakfast), emarketing, media outreach, social media, and its website, working to produce engaging content for a range of stakeholders. Stakeholders include students, parents, teachers, funders, partners, collaborators, legislators, and other influencers.