CAEL, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, works on many levels – from policy at the national, regional and state levels, to on-the-ground initiatives – to provide the tools for adults to successfully enter and advance in the workforce. This session will provide a brief snapshot of some of the tools and projects that have been successful in linking learning to work for high school students and young adults. • Industry-wide online education in the telecommunications and energy industries • A high school pipeline into the energy industry • Career mapping • Stackable credentials linked to sequential education • A nation-wide career readiness credential While this may look like a scattered list, this session will focus on the critical success factors, including the role of technology, common across these initiatives.