The Future of Work Is Changing—Education Is Too

For decades, a four-year college degree was often seen as the primary pathway to career success. Today, that conversation is expanding.

Join best-selling author and workforce expert Kathleen deLaski at Stillpoint on August 6 at 4 PM for a conversation about her book, Who Needs College, Anymore?

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In the Headlines

“Mom, Dad, I Want to Be a Welder” — The New York Times

The New York Times highlights how more young adults are exploring trade schools, technical training, and career-focused pathways as they seek affordable, skills-based routes to stable and rewarding careers. The story reflects a broader shift toward recognizing that success can come through many different educational pathways.


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Multiple Pathways on Martha’s Vineyard

Across the country, students, workers, and employers are rethinking how people prepare for careers. Rising education costs, changing workforce needs, advances in technology, and growing demand for skilled professionals are driving increased interest in apprenticeships, industry credentials, community college programs, and hands-on career training.

The future of education is not about choosing one path over another—it is about creating more pathways to success.

Here on Martha’s Vineyard, these shifts are especially relevant. Our Island economy depends on skilled professionals across industries, and building a strong future workforce requires accessible opportunities for Islanders to gain skills, explore careers, and advance in high-demand fields.

Through ongoing partnerships and community conversations, ACE MV is working to develop new training opportunities in the automotive, HVAC/plumbing, and behavioral health fields, that align with workforce needs and create pathways into growing industries. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!