Faculty Community of Practice for Career-Connected Learning
Launching in November for the 2026-27 academic year, the PASSHE Faculty Community of Practice for Career-Connected Learning connects faculty across the system to share ideas, explore discipline-specific approaches, and build partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry professionals that enhance student learning and career readiness. PASSHE faculty are invited to explore participation in the inaugural cohort by reviewing the program framework.
BRIDGE: Building Re-Imagined Instructional Design for Growth and Employability
BRIDGE funds faculty to link classroom learning with career readiness. Spring 2027 grant funding is available to: 1. Add employer-partnered projects to undergraduate courses through the Work-Based Learning RFP. 2. Include industry-recognized credentials in arts and sciences courses through the Industry Recognized Credentials RFP. BRIDGE grants support curriculum improvements that give students the skills, experience, and credentials employers want. Visit PASSHE Foundation’s Career-Connected Learning Hub to review syllabi from previous grantees. Applications are due October 16, 2026, by 5 p.m.
Learn more about PASSHE Faculty Engagement Opportunities PASSHE faculty interested in BRIDGE, the Community of Practice or other career-connected opportunities are encouraged to contact Carrie Richards, Project Lead: Work-Based Learning to learn more about participation opportunities at crichards@thepafoundation.org.
