The Future of Career Navigation: Funding, Policy, and Practice

Erica Cuevas, Director of Education Policy at JFF; Stephanie Murphy, Director, State Policy and Research at HCM Strategists; Amy Loyd, CEO at All4Ed; and Elizabeth Texeira, VP, Social Impact at American Student Assistance (ASA) took the stage at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the future of career navigation.

As the demand grows for resources that help young people navigate the diversity of post-secondary options, the need for clear policies and sustainable funding becomes critical. This panel brings together voices from policy, practice, and lived experience to discuss actionable solutions for scaling career navigation systems. Explore the early findings of a forthcoming policy report about the funding and advocacy strategies needed to ensure all learners have equitable access to career guidance. Get a multi-stakeholder perspective on how to shape policy and advocacy efforts for career navigation. And see examples of collaboration supporting career navigation across government, philanthropic, and private-sector organizations.