A new model for learning and work, incubated at Stanford

Accelerator Faculty Affiliate Mitchell Stevens talks about an initiative to rethink learning so that Americans can prosper in the wake of technological change and lengthening lifespans.

Catalyzing Early-Career Potential in the AI Era: Convening Summary

By Allison Wiley, Stanford University

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The case that AI is already stealing young people’s jobs is based on a statistical mirage.

Why College Graduates Feel Betrayed

Their anger goes far beyond the recent rise of unemployment and the looming threat of A.I.

ScalingWork-Based Learning: A Framework for Effective Employer Intermediaries

Work-based learning experiences, including internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships, provide employers with access to emerging talent and allow learners to build valuable skills through hands-on work. These experiences are increasingly of interest to both K-12 and postsecondary education systems as they strengthen individuals’ ties to the labor market, helping to prevent underemployment and unemployment, and are critical to building a workforce that can drive a globally competitive economy.

Work and learning are inseparable — so why do we try to separate them?

Disney’s New CEO and the Rise of “Experience Intelligence”

As organizations today confront trust, engagement, and resilience challenges, leaders who have “experience intelligence” have a strategic advantage. These leaders focus less on controlling outcomes, and more on creating conditions where employees and customers feel seen, capable, and proud. They understand that designing experiences that people genuinely love—not merely like or respect—drive behavior, loyalty, and performance more reliably than incentives or pressure.