Built on Research & Designed for Real Life

Project NexGen combines evidence based practices from education, workforce development, and life skill training with a people first approach.

Our materials are informed by nationally recognized frameworks and best practices in social emotional learning, career readiness, and transition education. Everything is written in a way that feels real, relatable, and relevant for the learners you serve.

Aligned With Educational and Workforce Standards

Each Project NexGen workbook is structured around research-driven frameworks that reflect state and federal education priorities.

Our content aligns with:

  • CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning Framework – supporting self-awareness, self-management, and relationship building.
  • U.S. Department of Education Employability Skills Framework – emphasizing communication, problem solving, and teamwork.
  • CTE and ECM Program Models – helping learners connect classroom skills to real-world opportunities.
  • WIOA Workforce Readiness Principles – preparing individuals for meaningful work and community participation.

Why Our Approach Works

Project NexGen is built to meet learners where they are. Each activity encourages reflection, discussion, and application — turning lessons into real life growth.

Our guides and materials are developed with input from educators, case managers, and youth development specialists to ensure they are easy to teach and relevant for diverse learning environments.

Participants gain:

✅ Confidence in their personal strengths
✅ Awareness of career and life pathways
✅ Practical communication and problem-solving skills
✅ Motivation to set and reach goals

Research-Based Instructional Design

Every workbook and facilitator guide incorporates methods proven to improve engagement and retention:

  • Active Learning – learners explore scenarios, practice decision making, and apply what they learn.
  • Social Emotional Learning – lessons that strengthen empathy, resilience, and collaboration.
  • Applied Practice – connecting learning directly to life and work experiences.
  • Trauma-Informed Design – creating a learning environment that promotes safety and trust.

These approaches reflect decades of research on how people learn best in school, workplace, and community settings.

Program Development and Continuous Improvement

Project NexGen continues to evolve through collaboration with schools, community partners, and workforce programs.

Feedback from facilitators and pilot sites helps us refine our materials to better support real program outcomes — from classroom engagement to post program readiness.

References and Framework Sources

Project NexGen draws from established educational and workforce frameworks, including:

Built for Impact. Backed by Research.

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