ASA Career Education Champion Awards Presented at Building Hope Impact Awards
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ASA Career Education Champion Awards Presented at Building Hope Impact Awards

Nonprofit Building Hope and American Student Assistance Award Career Education Champions

Building Hope, a nonprofit leader in charter school facilities and services, and American Student Assistance (ASA), a national nonprofit focusing on career readiness, are proud to honor Latitude High School in Oakland, California, and Liberty STEM Charter School in Sumter, South Carolina, with ASA Career Education Champion Awards at the 2025 Building Hope IMPACT Awards ceremony.

ASA created these awards in collaboration with Building Hope to recognize schools that inspire students to explore their passions, talents, societal needs, and potential career paths. By emphasizing these aspects, students are guided towards a fulfilling and successful future.

Latitude High School in Oakland incorporates real-world experiences into its educational approach, offering students opportunities for career exploration through job shadowing, dual enrollment, and internships. By connecting classroom learning with practical applications, students gain valuable skills and confidence in various industries.

Similarly, Liberty STEM Charter School in Sumter focuses on early career exploration through a STEAM-based curriculum and project-based learning. By introducing students to real-world career paths early on and fostering partnerships with local industries, the school prepares students for future success.

Building Hope President and CEO William D. Hansen expressed pride in partnering with ASA to recognize schools that excel in preparing students for their envisioned futures. Both Latitude High School and Liberty STEM Charter School were selected from numerous applicants for their exceptional impact on community engagement, educational innovation, and student empowerment.

The Building Hope IMPACT Summit and Awards ceremony, scheduled for May 7, 2025, in Miami, will celebrate these ASA Career Education Champion schools along with other outstanding charter schools. Since 2022, Building Hope has awarded over $1 million to support the development of school facilities and honor school volunteer leaders.

To learn more about the IMPACT Awards and register for the 2025 IMPACT Summit, visit www.buildinghope.org/impact/awards. Building Hope, with its 21-year history of empowering advancements in education, continues to support charter schools in providing quality facilities and services.

American Student Assistance (ASA) is dedicated to changing the way students approach career readiness by providing access to information and experiences that help students make informed decisions about their futures. Through digital platforms like Futurescape, Next Voice™, and EvolveMe, ASA aims to empower students to confidently navigate their post-high school paths.

For more information about ASA and their mission, visit www.asa.org/about-asa. ASA’s commitment to supporting students through advocacy, impact investing, and research demonstrates their dedication to preparing young people for successful futures.

In conclusion, the partnership between Building Hope and ASA highlights the importance of career education in preparing students for the future. By recognizing schools like Latitude High School and Liberty STEM Charter School, we celebrate the impact of empowering students to explore their interests and develop essential skills for success. Join us in supporting excellence in K-12 education and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Please rewrite the content so that it is more concise and to the point.